Bridgestone Blizzak Tires Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations recalled 115 Bridgestone Blizzak 6 tires in size 235/40R19. The company decided on a voluntary noncompliance recall on March 5, 2025. It reported the recall to NHTSA under Part 573 on March 12, 2025.

The tires are missing the required DOT certification symbol on the sidewall. The company had received no consumer complaints or reports of accidents or injuries by March 12, 2025.

Owners of affected tires were told to check the sidewall for all four markings and, if they match, to visit a Bridgestone store or dealer for free inspection and replacement. The free period ran through November 12, 2025.

Latest Bridgestone Blizzak Tires Recall Updates

November 12, 2025: Last Day of the Free Replacement Period

This was the last day of the free inspection and replacement period stated in the Bridgestone owner notification letter [1]. The period covered tires confirmed to have the marking condition after inspection.

The letter said Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations would replace those tires with new Bridgestone or Firestone tires. The company would also mount and balance the new tires at no charge.

May 9, 2025: Owner Notification Letters Mailed

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations mailed owner notification letters, according to NHTSA’s recall record [2]. The owner letter explained how owners could check their tires and get free inspection and replacement.

The company’s Part 573 report says owners who registered their tires are notified directly by mail [3]. For other owners, the report says it would work with dealers and distributors to obtain owner information where available.

April 11, 2025: Dealers and Retail Stores Notified

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations sent two separate recall letters that day, one to authorized dealers and one to Bridgestone retail stores. The dealer notification letter tells them to stop selling the tires immediately [4].

It also tells them to return all recalled tires from their inventory to the company. It calls the action a voluntary noncompliance recall of these tires.

March 12, 2025: Company Reports the Recall to NHTSA

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations filed its Part 573 report with NHTSA for recall 25T-003. The report covers 115 tires and is the company’s own account of the problem and its remedy plan.

The report says the company is refining its first tire receipt process. The aim is to check that imported tires match the tires ordered. The report also names the Blizzak LM005 in size 235/40R19 as the remedy tire.

March 5, 2025: Company Decides to Recall the Tires

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations decided to conduct a voluntary noncompliance recall, according to its report to NHTSA. It made the decision because the tires likely did not have the required DOT marking.

The decision followed its investigation of the returned Blizzak 6 tires. The affected tires were made from June 2, 2024 to June 22, 2024. The recall covers one size of the Blizzak 6.

February 6, 2025: Retailer Returns Blizzak 6 Tires

The retailer Tire Rack noticed it had received Blizzak 6 tires instead of Blizzak LM005 tires. It told Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations and returned all the Blizzak 6 tires.

The company began investigating the returned tires that day, the report’s chronology says. Its investigation ran until February 26, 2025. It found the tires may not have carried the DOT marking on the sidewall.

Which Bridgestone Blizzak Tires Are Affected?

The recall covers Bridgestone Blizzak 6 tires with one of these three tire identification numbers:

• Bridgestone Blizzak 6, size 235/40R19, tire identification number 1VR100W122224
• Bridgestone Blizzak 6, size 235/40R19, tire identification number 1VR100W122324
• Bridgestone Blizzak 6, size 235/40R19, tire identification number 1VR100W122424

The tires were produced between June 2, 2024 and June 22, 2024. On an affected tire, the characters “DOT” do not appear before the tire number on the sidewall.

A tire is covered only if all four markings match: the brand, the line, the size and the tire number. Read the sidewall of each tire. The company sold the tires in the United States as replacement equipment only.

Why Were the Bridgestone Blizzak Tires Recalled?

The Bridgestone Blizzak tires were recalled because the DOT certification symbol is missing from the sidewall. That means they do not meet the tire marking rule in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 139, according to NHTSA’s recall record.

In its report to NHTSA, the company gives its own account of the cause. It says the tires were made before molds were set up for all US sidewall markings.

Paper labels for Blizzak LM005 tires were attached to them by mistake, so the non-compliant tires shipped to the US.

NHTSA’s recall record says tires missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations reported no accidents, injuries or consumer complaints related to the marking problem. That statement is dated March 12, 2025, the day the company reported the recall to NHTSA.

Except for the 115 tires sold to end users, the company says the other tires from that production were held in its own warehouses, according to the company’s own report.

No later incident count appears in the recall documents or NHTSA’s recall record. Reports are not proof that a tire caused an incident, and a lack of reports does not show that any tire is free of risk.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you own affected Blizzak 6 tires, take these steps:

1. Look at the sidewall of every tire for all four markings listed above.
2. If they match, bring the vehicle as soon as possible to a Bridgestone company-owned retail store or an authorized Bridgestone dealer.
3. Find a location at 1-816-398-6949 or https://www.bridgestonetire.com/dealer. The owner letter said inspection and replacement were free through November 12, 2025.
4. Bridgestone’s recall page says owners should exchange affected tires for the DOT-certified Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 [5].
5. Call Bridgestone Americas customer service at 1-800-847-3272 with questions about your tires.
6. If you already replaced affected tires, the owner letter says you may be eligible, so email Cust-Info@bfusa.com to ask for reimbursement.
7. If the company or a dealer cannot fix the tires free in a reasonable time, you may file a complaint with NHTSA. You can also call its Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically make a tire maker liable. NHTSA recall 25T-003 also does not automatically mean an owner may get compensation.

Whether you have a claim depends on your own facts, and the recall alone does not settle it. A legal review is the way to find out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is It Safe to Drive on Bridgestone Blizzak 6 Tires Without a DOT Marking?

Bridgestone says Blizzak 6 tires without a DOT marking meet other federal safety requirements but are not approved for highway use without the DOT certification. NHTSA’s recall record separately warns of a higher crash risk from the missing symbol.

Does Bridgestone Replace Recalled Blizzak 6 Tires for Free?

Bridgestone would replace recalled Blizzak 6 tires for free through November 12, 2025, according to the owner letter. The letter said the work should take about one hour, and a suitable competitive product could be used if Bridgestone or Firestone tires were unavailable.

Can I Get Reimbursed If I Already Replaced My Blizzak 6 Tires?

Owners who already replaced Blizzak 6 tires may be reimbursed for tires, parts, labor, fees and taxes. The request needs a name and address, a problem description, an invoice or receipt, and proof of payment. The amount may be limited to what an authorized dealer would have charged.

Is the Blizzak LM005 Included in the Recall?

No, the Blizzak LM005 is not included in the recall. Any tire marked Blizzak LM005 is not part of it, and the recall covers only tires marked Blizzak 6 with the tire numbers listed above.

Where Were the Recalled Blizzak 6 Tires Made?

The recalled Blizzak 6 tires were made at a Bridgestone plant in Tatabanya, Hungary, during weeks 22 to 24 of 2024. Bridgestone Firestone Europe SA made them, and Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations imported them.

Can I Reach the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline by TTY?

Yes, owners can reach the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline by TTY at 888-275-9171. NHTSA’s recall record lists the hotline, along with nhtsa.gov, as a contact for owners of the recalled Blizzak 6 tires.

References

1. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCONL-25T003-8028.pdf
2. https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/campaignNumber?campaignNumber=25T003
3. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCLRPT-25T003-6314.PDF
4. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2025/RCMN-25T003-3886.pdf
5. https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/tire-recall-information/consumer-march-2025