Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport Tire Recall
Performance tires carry a certain promise. When you pay a premium, you expect grip, stability, and safety at high speeds. So when a tire built specifically for that kind of driving turns out to have an alleged defect, the stakes are not small.
In April 2026, Goodyear initiated a safety recall for certain Eagle F1 Supersport tires sold in the United States, citing a risk of tread separation that the company says could increase the chance of a crash. The recall, assigned NHTSA Recall ID Number 26T011, covers tires in two sizes: 305/30ZR21 and 255/35ZR20.
Contact the tire recall lawyers at The Lyon Firm to learn more and to discuss your legal options following a crash and serious injury.
Goodyear Supersport Recall Not an Isolated Incident
What makes this situation worth paying close attention to is the scope beyond U.S. borders. Around the same time, Goodyear initiated a parallel recall in Europe covering 247 Eagle F1 Supersport tires across the same two sizes. European regulators cited the tires’ failure to meet mandatory high-speed performance requirements, noting that the nonconformity could cause tread deformation or crown separation under sustained high-speed driving, with a resulting loss of vehicle control.
Goodyear stated that no accidents or injuries had been reported in connection with these tires at the time the European recall was announced. That is worth noting. But the fact that Goodyear moved simultaneously on both continents suggests the company took the underlying defect seriously enough to act quickly, and that matters when thinking about what this product was capable of doing on the road.
Approximately 69 units are believed to be affected domestically, all manufactured between August 31 and September 20, 2025 at Goodyear’s Hanau, Germany production facility.
Goodyear has said it will replace affected tires at no charge or issue refunds. Owner notification letters are scheduled for mailing by May 15, 2026. Drivers who want to act sooner can reach Goodyear customer service at 800-321-2136 or use the NHTSA TireWise lookup tool at nhtsa.gov with their tire’s DOT number.
Tread Separation at Speed Is Not a Minor Event
The Eagle F1 Supersport is not a commuter tire. It is marketed to drivers of performance cars, vehicles that spend time at the upper range of legal highway speeds and sometimes beyond. When tread separates from a tire at those speeds, the driver’s ability to respond is measured in fractions of a second.
The sequence of events in a tread separation failure tends to be sudden and severe. The outer rubber layer peels away from the steel belt structure beneath it. The vehicle pulls hard to one side or begins to vibrate violently before the driver realizes what is happening. In rear-wheel-drive performance cars, which are common applications for this tire, that kind of unplanned rear-end instability can spiral into a spin or rollover very quickly.
Injuries in these accidents can include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, internal injuries, and fractures. Fatalities are not uncommon when tread separations happen at speed on highways.
Product Liability Law & Tire Recall Victims
When a manufacturer issues a formal safety recall, it represents an acknowledgment that a defect exists in the product. Under product liability law in the United States, tire manufacturers are held to a standard of strict liability, meaning an injured consumer does not necessarily have to prove the company was negligent. They need to establish that the product was defective, that the defect caused the accident, and that the accident caused their injuries. Grounds for a defective tire claim can include:
- A manufacturing defect at the production facility
- A design flaw that made the product inherently unsafe for its intended use
- Failure to adequately warn consumers about known risks
- Distribution or sale of tires that did not meet federal safety standards
A formal NHTSA recall strengthens the factual foundation of a product liability claim, though it does not automatically guarantee a successful outcome. Building a strong case requires preserving physical evidence, including the failed tire itself, any wheel components, photographs from the accident scene, and all documentation related to where and when the tire was purchased and installed.
Drivers Who Were Already in an Accident Should Act Quickly
If you experienced a tire failure on your vehicle before this recall was announced and believe the Eagle F1 Supersport may have been involved, do not assume the time to act has passed. Statutes of limitations for product liability claims vary by state, but the clock begins running from the date of injury. Waiting too long can forfeit your right to seek compensation entirely.
The Lyon Firm represents plaintiffs in product liability and automotive defect cases across the country. Attorney Joe Lyon has handled cases against major manufacturers in multi-district litigation and individual claims alike, working alongside accident reconstruction experts and tire engineers who can analyze the physical evidence and determine what actually caused a crash. The firm takes these cases on a contingency basis, meaning there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.
If you were injured in an accident that may have involved a defective Goodyear tire, contact The Lyon Firm today for a free and confidential case evaluation.