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Toyota Tundra 2022–2025

3rd generation · XK70 (TNGA-F)

NHTSA data through 12 August 20261,955 complaints, 186 with mileageMethod

On this generation, 34% of failures fall within the first 12,000 miles — a rate roughly 3 times higher than during the rest of the car's life.

10%

2,000

25%

7,000

Median

22,000

75%

40,000

90%

52,000

Tallest bin: 85 complaints between 0 and 20,000 miles. Based on 186 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 20,000 miles.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

What fails, and when

Each bar spans the middle half of reports for that system; the tick marks the median.

1. Engine37,000median 37,000 miles, middle half 19,000 to 45,000
2. Transmission and driveline10,000median 10,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 14,000
3. Electrical system5,500median 5,500 miles, middle half 1,500 to 17,000
4. Engine and its cooling system34,000median 34,000 miles, middle half 20,000 to 44,000
5. Exterior lighting23,000median 23,000 miles, middle half 7,500 to 31,000
6. Fuel system18,000median 17,500 miles, middle half 11,000 to 36,000

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 22,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The engine accounts for 25.2% of complaints (492 reports, 26 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 37,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 19,000 and 45,000 miles.

A single system taking 25.2% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 15.2% of complaints (298 reports, 11 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 10,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,700 and 14,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 5.8% of complaints (113 reports, 12 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 5,500 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 1,300 and 17,000 miles.

The engine and its cooling system accounts for 4.9% of complaints (96 reports, 54 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 34,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 20,000 and 44,000 miles.

The exterior lighting accounts for 2.9% of complaints (57 reports, 15 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 23,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,278 and 31,000 miles.

The fuel system accounts for 2.2% of complaints (43 reports, 20 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 17,500 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 11,000 and 36,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2022 model year drew the most — 629 complaints — while 2025 drew the fewest at 219. The median year sits at 553.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 21 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around equipment (5), the reversing camera and sensors (4), the engine and its cooling system (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

Of the 1,955 complaints filed against this generation, 34 reported a crash; 15 reported a fire; 27 reported an injury. Crash-involved reports represent 1.7% of the total.

These are owner-reported outcomes, not verified investigations, and they are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. They are included because the distinction between a fault that strands a car and a fault that causes a collision is the one that matters most, and it is not visible in a complaint count alone.

What this means if you are buying one

For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 34% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.

On inspection, the engine and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 10,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

Documented problems

By model year

Recalls (21)

What owners reported

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated; however, the contact heard a squeaking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be…

2022 · 100 miles · Brakes

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the front view camera had failed on numerous occasions which resulted in several warning lights appearing on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle would come to an abrupt stop while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the…

2022 · 1,000 miles · Electrical system

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated while responding. There was no…

2022 · 1,000 miles · Engine and its cooling system

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated when accelerating, the vehicle hesitated as if it were to stall. In addition, the contact stated that on a separate occasion when making a left turn, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but…

2022 · 5,000 miles · Engine

Built from 186 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-08-12 · open data · reproduce this page

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