Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 problems by year and mileage
2nd generation · XK50
NHTSA data through 18 October 20261,879 complaints, 1,350 with mileageMethod
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
- 200748kmedian
- 200842kmedian
- 200960kmedian
- 201042kmedian
- 201170kmedian
- 201279kmedian
- 201353kmedian
- 201440kmedian
- 2015—too few
- 201615kmedian
- 201716k†median
- 20188k†median
- 201917k†median
- 2020—too few
- 2021—too few
The 2007 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 48,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 390
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2007
- Transmission and driveline73 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Throttle and speed control65 reports · median 35,000 mi
- Body structure61 reports · median 76,000 mi
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Seats — front assembly · Visibility — power window devices and controls
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2008 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 42,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 327
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2008
- Throttle and speed control77 reports · median 23,000 mi
- Body structure56 reports · median 76,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline46 reports · median 43,000 mi
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Seats — front assembly · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2009 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 60,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 38
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2009
- Transmission and driveline11 reports
- Engine5 reports
- Throttle and speed control5 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Seats — front assembly · Visibility — power window devices and controls
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2010 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 42,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 163
- Recalls naming this year
- 15
Most reported on the 2010
- Suspension31 reports
- Body structure25 reports
- Throttle and speed control25 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Seats — front assembly · Visibility — power window devices and controls
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2011 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 70,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 134
- Recalls naming this year
- 10
Most reported on the 2011
- Engine35 reports
- Electrical system21 reports
- Steering19 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Visibility — power window devices and controls · Seats — front assembly
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2012 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 79,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 156
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2012
- Engine57 reports · median 81,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system25 reports
- Transmission and driveline21 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Equipment — other · Seats
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2013 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 53,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 85
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2013
- Engine23 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system13 reports
- Electrical system11 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2014 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 40,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 93
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2014
- Electrical system19 reports
- Body structure14 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise14 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · Air bags — side/window
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2015 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 51
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2015
- Electrical system8 reports
- Brakes8 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise8 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2016 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 15,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 120
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
Most reported on the 2016
- Brakes34 reports
- Electrical system26 reports
- Body structure21 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Air bags — knee bolster · Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2017 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 16,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 78
- Recalls naming this year
- 5
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2017
- Electrical system27 reports
- Exterior lighting17 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system14 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Seats — mid/rear assembly · Equipment — other
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2018 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 8,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 100
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2018
- Electrical system26 reports
- Brakes22 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system16 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Exterior lighting — headlights · Exterior lighting — turn signal
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2019 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- 17,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 74
- Recalls naming this year
- 9
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2019
- Fuel and propulsion system16 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise16 reports
- Electrical system13 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Exterior lighting — headlights · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2020 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 46
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2020
- Problems owners could not categorise9 reports
- Engine6 reports
- Fuel and propulsion system6 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Exterior lighting — headlights · Fuel system, gasoline — delivery
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2021 Toyota Tundra
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 24
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2021
- Problems owners could not categorise6 reports
- Electrical system4 reports
- Seats4 reports
Recall areas Steering — hydraulic power assist system · Exterior lighting — headlights
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2012; earliest: the 2018, and the 2012 is 6 years older (part of the gap is age). 3 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 42,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 130,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 1,350
- Recalls
- 38
Most reported
- Electrical system13.8% of complaints · median 49,000 mi
- Engine12.5% of complaints · median 80,000 mi
- Body structure11.9% of complaints · median 66,000 mi
Owners filed 1,879 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra; the electrical system leads with 13.8% of them, and half of the 1,350 that record an odometer reading came by 42,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
27% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 8.1 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra last?
On the 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra, half of the 1,350 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 42,000 miles and 90% by 130,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
91 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 26 past 200,000 — each one proof that a Tundra reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 · 1,350 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 239 complaints
- First 12,000 miles — 27% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 26 complaints (1.9%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,000
- 25%
- 10,000
- Median
- 42,000
- 75%
- 88,000
- 90%
- 130,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 239 | 17.7% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 94 | 7.0% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 64 | 4.7% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 70 | 5.2% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 53 | 3.9% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 49 | 3.6% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 45 | 3.3% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 39 | 2.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 33 | 2.4% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 32 | 2.4% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 39 | 2.9% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 39 | 2.9% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 40 | 3.0% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 43 | 3.2% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 37 | 2.7% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 39 | 2.9% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 30 | 2.2% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 27 | 2.0% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 40 | 3.0% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 21 | 1.6% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 17 | 1.3% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 18 | 1.3% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 22 | 1.6% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 10 | 0.7% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 11 | 0.8% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 14 | 1.0% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 11 | 0.8% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 12 | 0.9% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 5 | 0.4% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 26 | 1.9% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Tundra problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Toyota Tundra 2007–2021
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Throttle and speed control219 reportsmedian 23,000middle half 6,500–46,000
- Electrical system260 reportsmedian 49,000middle half 15,000–100,000
- Transmission and driveline213 reportsmedian 50,000middle half 16,000–90,000
- Problems owners could not categorise188 reportsmedian 52,000middle half 9,000–110,000
- Body structure224 reportsmedian 66,000middle half 16,000–111,000
- Fuel and propulsion system162 reportsmedian 73,000middle half 50,000–102,000
- Engine235 reportsmedian 80,000middle half 50,000–110,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 260 | 13.8% | 49,000 | 15,000–100,000 |
| Engine | 235 | 12.5% | 80,000 | 50,000–110,000 |
| Body structure | 224 | 11.9% | 66,000 | 16,000–111,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 219 | 11.7% | 23,000 | 6,500–46,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 213 | 11.3% | 50,000 | 16,000–90,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 188 | 10.0% | 52,000 | 9,000–110,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 162 | 8.6% | 73,000 | 50,000–102,000 |
| Brakes | 157 | 8.4% | 15,000 | 3,000–65,000 |
| Suspension | 142 | 7.6% | 10,000 | 400–83,000 |
| Steering | 105 | 5.6% | 55,000 | 13,000–88,000 |
Known problems with the 2007–2021 Tundra
Emissions/Engine 2007–2014
Secondary air injection (AI) pump and air switching valve failure on the V8s. Moisture and exhaust condensate corrode the pump and valves, triggering check engine lights and limp/fail-safe mode. Toyota issued a Customer Support Program / warranty enhancement covering 2007-2010 Tundra air pump assemblies and air switching valves, and separately addressed a 2012-2014 Tundra ECM software condition that could itself cause the air injection pump to fail and put the truck into fail-safe mode.
Engine 2007–2021
Cam tower oil leaks on the 5.7L 3UR-FE — the sealant between the cam towers and cylinder head degrades and weeps oil, commonly presenting as oil in the spark plug tubes or a leak at the front of the engine. Labor-intensive repair requiring cam cover and timing cover disassembly.
Before you buy a 2007–2021 Tundra: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,350 mileage-tagged complaints, 38 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 38 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for suspension repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 10,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check Emissions/Engine on 2007–2014 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check engine on 2007–2021 cars.
- Years differ here: from 24 to 390 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Tundra problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi59% below | At 90k mi76% below | At 120k mi88% below | At 150k mi93% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 50,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 16,000–111,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 6,500–46,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Transmission and driveline | 16,000–90,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 9,000–110,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 50,000–102,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 · 1,350 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 59% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 76% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 88% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 93% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2007–2021 Toyota Tundra recalls (38)
NHTSA records 38 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
The campaigns cluster around equipment (11), seats (4), the wheels (3) (why one area can repeat).
Nov 2021 · 2007–2021 · SteeringAn oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
What can happen. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service…
Sep 2021 · 2018–2021 · Exterior LightingAn overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.
What can happen. An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April…
Nov 2020 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting…
Jul 2020 · 2018–2020 · Exterior LightingIf the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
What can happen. If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Jan 2020 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota…
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service…
Mar 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.…
What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at…
Dec 2018 · 2019 · EquipmentAn overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Tundra standard and long bed trucks equipped with a spray-in bed liner. The load carrying capacity modification label may have been incorrectly calculated. If the label is…
What can happen. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota has notified owners, and provided corrected load carrying capacity labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2019. The recall number is J08. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Oct 2018 · 2018–2019 · EquipmentSince the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The accessory all-weather floormats may have been counted twice when creating the load carrying capacity modification label, resulting in the capacity…
What can happen. Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.
The free fix. All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Z.
Oct 2018 · 2018–2019 · Electrical SystemIf the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle…
What can happen. If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.…
Feb 2018 · 2017 · SeatsIf the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A…
What can happen. If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Feb 2018 · 2018 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such…
What can happen. Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's…
Dec 2017 · 2017–2018 · EquipmentAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity…
What can happen. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers…
Jun 2017 · 2016 · Air BagsThe incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
What can happen. The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The free fix. All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota…
May 2017 · 2013–2017 · WheelsLugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar…
What can happen. Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for…
Jan 2017 · 2016–2017 · StructureIf a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the…
What can happen. If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017.…
Jun 2016 · 2015–2016 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the…
What can happen. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at…
Jun 2016 · 2007–2010 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011…
What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact…
Oct 2015 · 2009–2011 · VisibilityIf the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the…
The defect. Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010…
What can happen. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the…
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The…
May 2015 · 2015 · EquipmentIf the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that…
What can happen. If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact…
Nov 2014 · 2007–2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4…
What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected…
Sep 2014 · 2014 · Air BagsIf the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury…
The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior…
What can happen. If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer…
Jul 2014 · 2013–2014 · WheelsIf the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the…
The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The…
What can happen. If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at…
Apr 2013 · 2008, 2010–2013 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 RAV4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ…
What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…
Jan 2013 · 2010–2013 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…
The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and…
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This…
The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact…
Oct 2012 · 2007–2008 · VisibilityIf the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of…
What can happen. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The free fix. Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners…
Dec 2011 · 2011 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to vehicle overloading which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk…
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Tundra vehicles that have an inaccurate load carrying capacity label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, “Tire selection and rims.”
What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to vehicle overloading which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Gulf states Toyota will notify owners and will provide a corrected label free of charge. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on…
May 2011 · 2007–2011 · TiresDrivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated…
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems." The TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly…
What can happen. Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, increasing the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires…
The free fix. Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2011. Owners may contact southeast Toyota customer…
Apr 2011 · 2011 · Power TrainThe driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Tundra vehicles equipped with a 3-joint type propeller shaft. Due to improper casting of the slip yokes, there is a possibility that the slip yoke may break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and…
What can happen. The driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at…
Mar 2011 · 2009–2011 · TiresDrivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated…
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 fj cruiser and model year 2009-2011 Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring systems." The TPMS on some…
What can happen. Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated increasing the risk that a vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires and…
The free fix. Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact gulf state…
Mar 2011 · 2008–2011 · TiresFailure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." When…
What can happen. Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and Tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information…
Mar 2010 · 2010 · Power TrainThis may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Tundra vehicles with four wheel drive, there is a possibility that an improper weld exists at the union of the propeller shaft and yoke. Due to this improper weld, this joint may separate and the separated shaft may…
What can happen. This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the front propeller shaft free or charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 2010 · 2007–2010 · EquipmentA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying…
What can happen. A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact…
Feb 2010 · 2007–2010 · EquipmentThis does not meet the standard requirements.
The defect. Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008…
What can happen. This does not meet the standard requirements.
The free fix. Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety…
Jan 2010 · 2007–2010 · Vehicle Speed ControlThe accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, RAV4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 Tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in…
What can happen. The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the Pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be…
Oct 2009 · 2007–2010 · Vehicle Speed ControlA stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the…
The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
What can happen. A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The free fix. Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal.…
Jun 2009 · 2007–2010 · EquipmentIncorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing…
The defect. Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor…
What can happen. Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota…
Feb 2008 · 2007 · WheelsIf a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off…
The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling 1,555 my 2007 Tundra vehicles due to a wheel nut issue. The recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with…
What can happen. If a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off the vehicle without warning, a crash could occur.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Dec 2007 · 2007 · Power TrainIn this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at…
The defect. On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.
What can happen. In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 1,879 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 102 (5.4%)
- Fires
- 22
- Injury reports
- 53
- Fatality reports
- 3
Tundra problems by model year
The 2007 drew the most complaints of this generation, 390, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2021 the fewest, 24. A typical year drew about 93.
That makes the 2007 stand out at roughly 4.2 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 390 | 314 | 48,000 | Transmission and driveline (73) | 12 |
| 2008 | 327 | 263 | 42,000 | Throttle and speed control (77) | 12 |
| 2009 | 38 | 31 | 60,000 | Transmission and driveline (11) | 12 |
| 2010 | 163 | 137 | 42,000 | Suspension (31) | 15 |
| 2011 | 134 | 102 | 70,000 | Engine (35) | 10 |
| 2012 | 156 | 120 | 79,000 | Engine (57) | 3 |
| 2013 | 85 | 64 | 53,000 | Engine (23) | 5 |
| 2014 | 93 | 66 | 40,000 | Electrical system (19) | 4 |
| 2015 | 51 | 27 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (8) | 4 |
| 2016 | 120 | 81 | 15,000 | Brakes (34) | 5 |
| 2017 | 78 | 45 | 16,000† | Electrical system (27) | 5 |
| 2018 | 100 | 48 | 8,000† | Electrical system (26) | 8 |
| 2019 | 74 | 30 | 17,000† | Fuel and propulsion system (16) | 9 |
| 2020 | 46 | 19 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (9) | 4 |
| 2021 | 24 | 3 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (6) | 2 |
What Tundra owners reported
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered. While driving approximately 65-70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. There was an unknown warning light was displayed after the failure. There was an abnormal fuel…
2016 · 77,000 miles · Engine
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tundra. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 149,000. The vehicle was a dealer sale. An independent mechanic checked the vehicle history report and discovered a mileage discrepancy. The Carfax report indicated that the mileage was 379,000 in May 2025. The…
2012 · 395,000 miles · Electrical system
The contact owns a 2016 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and other fuel…
2016 · 67,000 miles · Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while parked for 5-10 minutes, the contact noticed a burning plastic odor, and upon looking up moments later, the contact noticed flames coming from the driver's side headlight, and the flames were 6 inches above the headlight. The contact started…
2019 · 100,000 miles · Electrical system
Built from 1,350 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Tundra generations
- Tundra 2000–2006 2,463 reports with mileage, most about body structure
- Tundra 2022–2025 159 reports with mileage, most about the engine