I feel your pain. I, too, have a 2023 corolla cross. And I’ve already had 4 flat tires in it…3 of them being within 2 month’s time. 3 of which occurred on the dealership tires (2 of the 4 flats happened to the same wheel-front passenger) I don’t drive crazy or drive on any unmaintained roads or anything that would increase my chances for getting a flat..just regular driving on regular roads. Doesn’t seem right to me at all, don’t you agree? SMH, Toyota….

 

I think tire damage is mostly luck of the draw. Like others have said I've had 2 punctures in the same week and nothing for 2 years. I opted in for the tire and wheel protection package since it covers all tire punctures and the price for 5 years of coverage was less then the cost of one tire. I have the same package on my Grand Highlander with 20 inch tires and had a puncture last month that was too close to sidewall to repair they had to replace tire at over $900. Was fully covered with zero cost to me.

 

I feel your pain. I, too, have a 2023 corolla cross. And I’ve already had 4 flat tires in it…3 of them being within 2 month’s time. 3 of which occurred on the dealership tires (2 of the 4 flats happened to the same wheel-front passenger) I don’t drive crazy or drive on any unmaintained roads or anything that would increase my chances for getting a flat..just regular driving on regular roads. Doesn’t seem right to me at all, don’t you agree? SMH, Toyota….

 

I had 19,000 miles on original Michelin tires and was shown at a 5,000. mile rotation that the tires needed be replaced. They put tires on New Car...only rated for 30,000. miles ?
I put on a new set of Michelin Defender 2 rated for 80,000. miles, feels like a Brand new car again!
I go to Discount Tires, has a Warranty on Tires, free fix of any nails picked up etc.

 

Yes, at least one of them I think I picked up driving by some new home construction.

Yes, at least one of them I think I picked up driving by some new home construction.

Yes, at least one of them I think I picked up driving by some new home construction.

H1k3rb, thanks but no I haven’t been near any construction sites, or any areas with the recent hurricane damages. I worked in construction accounting for over 40 yrs, and yes very familiar with the tire damages that can happen, but I retired @ 7 yrs ago and avoid those areas at all cos, Lol.The dealer maintenance said they put them in water to check for bubbles (indication for leaks), but all was good.i asked about checking the App for a possible issue with an incorrect reading, they looked at me like I was crazy. The 1st leak the car warning light came on, since then I’ve gotten into the habit of checking and taking screenshots with notes of how many miles I traveled, for reference. even when driving for @ 75 miles without stopping, when the tires are suppose to heat up and expand.. mine loses air (only @ a 10 degree exterior temperature) so I know that’s not the problem. I think before I go back to the shop, I’ll have it checked by my local old mechanic to get his opinion. Prior to the Cross I had a 2009 Pontiac Vibe, with 93K miles, and never had to constantly check my tire PSI.Thanks for your input.

 

Have gone a couple years on a set of tires with no issues, then had a nail in one and a screw in another within a couple weeks of each other. Luck of the draw. Also skinned a parking lot curb last year and put a nice slice in my sidewall but it held air. Went back to feel the curb and sure enough there was an area of small angular (aka sharp) pebbles embedded in the concrete where I made contact. Luckily it was nearing time for a new set so got them a bit early to avoid a possible blowout.

 

that sucks I'm not sure but could it be something about where you're driving? Like a construction area or something? Just a thought

 

Same here. Got a screw puncture twice in my corolla cross within 5 months of each other. Seems like a puncture magnet. 1 on my winters and the other on my 20” Pirelli.

 

Same here. Got a screw puncture twice in my corolla cross within 5 months of each other. Seems like a puncture magnet. 1 on my winters and the other on my 20” Pirelli.

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Ouch, sorry about that! Took mine in for the regular maintenance… said they took the tires off and checked, but none showed any leaks… my PSI is still going down! The outside temp has went down 20 degrees (80 instead of 100). Even at 80* I drove via interstate for over 90 minutes…checked PSI by the car system and manuall… PSI had decreased at least by 3 PSI per tire. I know when they get hot the PSI should increase… not decrease. Dealership looks at me like I’m crazy… their response “when it gets low just put air in it”. My point is it’s been this way since I’ve owned the car.. I’m 69 yrs old and owned a few cars in my lifetime… never had to constantly check air for fear of tire going flat. This vehicle has really left such a bad taste in my mouth for Toyota!!

 

I had my 2023 XLE for approx 3 mths last year when my passenger rear tire decided to loose pressure. Went down to 26 psi (and it looked flat) and got an alarm. My son filled it with air and not issues until a few days ago, I checked the Toyota app, which I always did to watch the tire pressure. had driven almost literally across the road.. shopped and checked the app. air had dropped from a 31 to 29 in this same tire, others were at 32 the entire time, now they all read 31. So I drive @ another hour doing errands and checked the app when I got home… app pressure now reads, the trouble tire at 26, and the other 3 at 29 psi. WTH? No alarms visually the tires don’t look low. I don’t drive much and in the year since I bought it new, I’ve only got a little over 3400 miles. I’m elderly and handicappe, but in the morning will use a manual reader to check the pressure. At this point I’m so aggravated and afraid to drive far from home. Reliable transportation was the reason I bought a new car.. and planning a 1K mile trip next month (alone) and i know tires can go flat but usually there’s a reason. 😡😡. Yes I’ve considered the APP could be useless to which is why I’ve been taking screenshots if the psi!!

 

Thank you, I will keep it in mind.

 

I have a very similar story: Drove 2 prius over 15 years, not a single tire issue. Got a 2024 cross with the same Continental tires, was rounding a curb going 5 mph, and my rear tire bumped it. Went flat immediately. Took it to the shop and found the puncture, was literally a surface level cut about 2cm wide. The shop (discount tire) fixes it for free if its on the actual tread, but since mine was on the sidewall and was so small, i had to pay $200 for a new one less than a month after getting the car. Between these two stories, there may be a quality issue with these tires