Toyota Tundra reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 2,474 complaints about the Toyota Tundra with NHTSA since 2010, most often about engine and transmission and drivetrain. Toyota has filed 5 warranty extensions and 29 service campaigns for it, and there are 56 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Toyota Tundra? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the Tundra a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2010 on.
- Owner complaints
- 2,474
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 5
- Filed by Toyota
- Service campaigns
- 29
- Filed by Toyota
- Safety recalls
- 56
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the Tundra with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | Transmission and drivetrain (25%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 138 | Engine (33%) | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 343 | Engine (44%) | 10 | 3 |
| 2023 | 409 | Engine (40%) | 13 | 4 |
| 2022 | 429 | Engine (38%) | 13 | 5 |
| 2021 | 24 | Other or unspecified (25%) | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 | 46 | Other or unspecified (20%) | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 74 | Other or unspecified (22%) | 9 | 8 |
| 2018 | 100 | Electrical system (26%) | 8 | 13 |
| 2017 | 78 | Electrical system (35%) | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 | 120 | Brakes (28%) | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 | 50 | Brakes (16%) | 4 | 4 |
| 2014 | 93 | Electrical system (20%) | 4 | 5 |
| 2013 | 85 | Engine (27%) | 5 | 7 |
| 2012 | 156 | Engine (37%) | 3 | 6 |
| 2011 | 134 | Engine (26%) | 10 | 3 |
| 2010 | 163 | Suspension (19%) | 13 | 11 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single Tundra model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Toyota
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Toyota filed with NHTSA for the Tundra, in its own words. A warranty extension means Toyota pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2023· Brakes· model years 2018–2020
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
- Warranty extensionFeb 2023· Brakes· model years 2018–2019
On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court.
- Warranty extensionApr 2017· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010–2015
Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the outside door handles on certain 2008–2015 model year Sequoia Vehicles and certain 2007–2015 model year Tundra vehicles.
- Warranty extensionApr 2017· Body and structure· model years 2010–2015
Dealer Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the outside door handles on certain 2008–2015 model year Sequoia Vehicles and certain 2007–2015 model year Tundra vehicles.
- Warranty extensionMay 2016· Engine· model years 2010
Warranty policy bulletin (POL11-05): Toyota has received reports of customer concerns regarding the illumination of the check engine light (malfunction indicator light) due to moisture/water in the air injection pumps and/or air switching valves in the engines of a number of…
- Service campaignMar 2026· Electrical system· model years 2022–2024
After calibrating a trailer and using the Trailer Backup Guide feature, subsequent use of this feature may result in a “Trailer not detected” message or a blank multimedia display that prevents the display of features such as the backup camera.
- Service campaignJun 2025· Electrical system· model years 2013–2025
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
- Service campaignOct 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2022–2024
The subject vehicles were delivered with only one (1) Smart Key on select models since October 2022 due to a global semiconductor shortage impacting certain microchips. The affected vehicles were delivered with one (1) Smart Key and a second mechanical key.
- Service campaignJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2021
Safety Recall and Service Campaign completion is an important part of our commitment to customer satisfaction of Toyota products.
- Service campaignJun 2024· Other or unspecified· model years 2021
Toyota plans to conduct Safety Recall and Service Campaign follow-up notifications to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall and/or Service Campaign repairs completed
- Service campaignNov 2023· Parking brake· model years 2022–2023
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 23TC06 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) DTC C059704 Certain 2022 & 2023 Model Year Tundra
- Service campaignJul 2022· Engine· model years 2022
Ti: Technical instructions for special service campaign 22TC08 engine ECU software update certain 2022 Model year tundra vehicles
- Service campaignApr 2022· Equipment and accessories· model years 2021
SSC: Toyota Over-The- Air (OTA) Pilot Program Team Members SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22TC01
- Service campaignMar 2021· Airbags· model years 2010–2021
Toyota Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- Service campaignMar 2020· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018–2019
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (K0B) Non-Toyota-Approved Modification - Owner Acknowledgment Form
- Service campaignFeb 2020· Equipment and accessories· model years 2020
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- Service campaignOct 2019· Equipment and accessories· model years 2016–2017
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign Follow-Up Notices to owners whose vehicles have not yet had the following Safety Recall/Special Service Campaign repairs completed. Please note the following information for Regional and PD associates.
- Service campaignMay 2019· Automatic emergency braking and collision warning· model years 2018–2019
Technical Instructions: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0B MILLIMETER WAVE RADAR SENSOR CERTAIN: 2018 - 2019 TACOMA 2018 - 2019 TUNDRA.
- Service campaignApr 2019· Suspension· model years 2018–2019
Dealer Daily Message: **Modified Vehicle Handling Process UPDATE** Certain 2018–2019 Model Year Tacoma and Tundra Millimeter Wave Radar Sensor Handling Procedure for Modified Vehicles Some vehicles may have modifications not authorized or approved by Toyota that make it…
- Service campaignApr 2019· Engine and cooling· model years 2018
Technical Instructions: Update 4/5/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN K0A ENGINE ECU SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN: 2018 TUNDRA 2018 SEQUOIA (Reference the separate Technical Instructions for 2018 Camry and Sienna)
Manufacturer reference K0A_Tundra Sequo: quote it to a dealer to check whether a car is covered.
- Service campaignMar 2019· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018–2019
Technical instructions: Technical instructions for special service campaign K0B millimeter wave radar sensor certain: 2018–2019 Tacoma 2018–2019 Tundra
- Service campaignOct 2018· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- Service campaignAug 2018· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- Service campaignFeb 2018· Airbags· model years 2018
Technical Instructions: Technical Instructions for Special Service Campaign H0Y. Center Air Bag Sensor Assembly Software Update. Certain 2018 Sequoia and 2018 Tundra
- Service campaignJan 2018· Equipment and accessories· model years 2018
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements.
- Service campaignSep 2016· Electrical system· model years 2010
Region Letter email: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date.
- Service campaignSep 2016· Electrical system· model years 2010
In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date.
- Service campaignSep 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010
Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC) BST with no expiration date.
- Service campaignApr 2016· Equipment and accessories· model years 2012–2014
Dealer Daily Notice: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has turned Limited Service Campaign (LSC) F0A into Special Service Campaign (SSC) F0A with no expiration date.
- Service campaignJul 2014· Equipment and accessories· model years 2010
Region Letter: Toyota will be sending Limited Service Campaign Notices to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had Smart Stop Technology installed on their vehicle under LSC BST.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every Tundra model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Engine696 (28%)
- Transmission and drivetrain382 (15%)
- Fuel and propulsion331 (13%)
- Electrical system313 (13%)
- Other or unspecified291 (12%)
- Brakes201 (8%)
- Cruise control and speed control158 (6%)
- Body and structure100 (4%)
Safety recalls
56 recalls cover at least one Tundra model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.
Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.
Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
And 41 more recalls on NHTSA.
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- EA19001Engineering analysis· opened Apr 2019, closed Sep 2024· Airbags· model years 2012–2017
Electrical overstress
Led to recall 20V024.
NHTSA's own page for the 2026 Toyota Tundra has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Toyota Tundra reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2010 on: 2,474 owner complaints, 5 warranty extensions and 29 service campaigns Toyota filed, and 56 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2022 (429), 2023 (409), 2024 (343). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Toyota Tundra?
Across every model year since 2010, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name engine (28%), transmission and drivetrain (15%), fuel and propulsion (13%). Toyota has filed 5 warranty extensions covering the Tundra, listed on this page.
Which Tundra model years have the most complaints?
2022 (429), 2023 (409), 2024 (343). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the Tundra with each other rather than with other models.
Has Toyota extended the warranty on the Tundra?
Yes: brakes (model years 2018–2020); brakes (model years 2018–2019); equipment and accessories (model years 2010–2015), and 2 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a Tundra?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 56 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.