A tire smoke induction prevention system for a motor vehicle includes a tire smoke condition feature and a controller. The tire smoke condition feature may be adapted to produce a warning signal whenpotential for tire smoke generation exceeds a predetermined level or likelihood. The controller is adapted to respond to such a warning signal and engage a climate control system of the motor vehiclein recirculation mode. A related method for preventing the induction of tire smoke into a passenger cabin of a motor vehicle is also provided.