Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in the 1970s, but the lawsuit was later dismissed. Tyler was accused of child sex abuse in a California-based lawsuit, with claims cleared for proceeding by a court ruling. Tyler was also involved in a restraining order related to domestic violence.

Aerosmith signed an open letter calling for the end to the use of bots to boost streaming revenue, after a musician, Michael Smith, was charged with using bots to boost streaming revenue and charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy charges.

Aerosmith, specifically through their music, has been accused of containing transphobic lyrics in 'Dude Looks Like A Lady' and racist origins in a song, although there is no direct link to the band's actions or intentions.