Toyota Tundra years to avoid (and the best years)
2,407 NHTSA owner complaints and 58 recalls across 16 model years, 2010 to 2025. Built from NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, generated October 26, 2026.
Compared with: Ford F-150, Toyota Tacoma
- 2,407complaints
- 58recalls
- 70reported crashes
- 22reported fires
- 61reported injuries
Which Toyota Tundra years should you avoid?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the Toyota Tundra years to avoid are 2022, 2023 and 2024. The typical Toyota Tundra year has 109 complaints on file.
- 2022: 428 complaints, 3.9 times the typical year. Most complaints name the engine (47% of complaints) and the transmission and drivetrain (24% of complaints).
- 2023: 400 complaints, 3.7 times the typical year. Most complaints name the engine (52% of complaints) and the transmission and drivetrain (21% of complaints).
- 2024: 334 complaints, 3.1 times the typical year. Most complaints name the engine (50% of complaints) and the transmission and drivetrain (25% of complaints).
What are the best Toyota Tundra years?
The Toyota Tundra years with the fewest complaints on file are the 2021 (24), 2020 (45) and 2015 (48). Model years after 2023 are left out: they have not been on the road long enough to compare.
NHTSA does not publish sales figures, so these are complaint counts, not a rate per car on the road. A year that sold more cars collects more complaints, and older years have had longer to collect them.
Every model year
| Year | Complaints | vs typical year | Recalls | Crashes | Injuries | Our read | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 | 1.2× | 5 | 5 | 11 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2024 | 334 | 3.1× | 10 | 2 | 0 | Approach with caution | Engine |
| 2023 | 400 | 3.7× | 13 | 7 | 3 | Approach with caution | Engine |
| 2022 | 428 | 3.9× | 13 | 5 | 3 | Approach with caution | Engine |
| 2021 | 24 | 0.2× | 3 | 1 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2020 | 45 | 0.4× | 5 | 4 | 3 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2019 | 72 | 0.7× | 10 | 4 | 7 | Few red flags | Fuel system |
| 2018 | 99 | 0.9× | 9 | 4 | 6 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2017 | 78 | 0.7× | 6 | 2 | 1 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2016 | 119 | 1.1× | 6 | 2 | 3 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2015 | 48 | 0.4× | 5 | 2 | 0 | Few red flags | Brakes |
| 2014 | 93 | 0.9× | 5 | 2 | 3 | Few red flags | Electrical system |
| 2013 | 85 | 0.8× | 6 | 4 | 3 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2012 | 155 | 1.4× | 4 | 7 | 5 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2011 | 134 | 1.2× | 11 | 6 | 5 | Few red flags | Engine |
| 2010 | 163 | 1.5× | 16 | 13 | 7 | Few red flags | Suspension |
Most reported problem areas
Share of the 1,659 complaints sorted by system, all years together.
- Engine & powertrain1,051 (63%)
- Steering, suspension & tires142 (9%)
- Electrical & infotainment125 (8%)
- Structure & body125 (8%)
- Other systems103 (6%)
Recalls (58)
Safety · 26V571000 · Sep 2026 · model year 2025
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 26V320000 · May 2026 · model year 2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 26V179000 · Mar 2026 · model years 2024, 2025
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 26V038000 · Jan 2026 · model years 2024, 2025
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Engine · 25V767000 · Nov 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 25V657000 · Oct 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 25V322000 · May 2025 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tires · 24V767000 · Oct 2024 · model year 2024
A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 24V548000 · Jul 2024 · model years 2023, 2024
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Engine · 24V381000 · May 2024 · model years 2022, 2023
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 24V125000 · Feb 2024 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 23V757000 · Nov 2023 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Safety · 23V633000 · Sep 2023 · model year 2023
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fuel system · 23V566000 · Aug 2023 · model years 2022, 2023
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Tires · 23V468000 · Jul 2023 · model year 2023
Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 23V142000 · Mar 2023 · model years 2022, 2023
A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 23V111000 · Feb 2023 · model years 2022, 2023
A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 22V854000 · Nov 2022 · model year 2023
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brakes · 22V661000 · Sep 2022 · model year 2022
An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V501000 · Jul 2022 · model year 2022
A rearview camera that fails to display the correct image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Transmission · 22V445000 · Jun 2022 · model year 2022
Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Electrical system · 22V285000 · Apr 2022 · model year 2022
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 21E103000 · Dec 2021 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Steering · 21V920000 · Nov 2021 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 21V688000 · Sep 2021 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.
Fuel system · 20V682000 · Nov 2020 · model years 2019, 2020
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Exterior lighting · 20V410000 · Jul 2020 · model years 2018, 2019, 2020
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.
Fuel system · 20V012000 · Jan 2020 · model years 2018, 2019
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 19V244000 · Mar 2019 · model year 2019
If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V900000 · Dec 2018 · model year 2019
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Safety · 18V711000 · Oct 2018 · model years 2018, 2019
Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.
Electrical system · 18V685000 · Oct 2018 · model years 2018, 2019
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Safety · 18V123000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2017
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Safety · 18V122000 · Feb 2018 · model year 2018
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.
Safety · 17V831000 · Dec 2017 · model years 2017, 2018
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Airbags · 17V416000 · Jun 2017 · model year 2016
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.
Safety · 17V311000 · May 2017 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure · 17V051000 · Jan 2017 · model years 2016, 2017
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.
Safety · 16V420000 · Jun 2016 · model years 2015, 2016
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 16V396000 · Jun 2016 · model year 2010
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Body & glass · 15V689000 · Oct 2015 · model years 2010, 2011
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 risk of a fire.
Safety · 15V315000 · May 2015 · model year 2015
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.
Safety · 14V743000 · Nov 2014 · model years 2010, 2011
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.
Airbags · 14V556000 · Sep 2014 · model year 2014
If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Safety · 14V429000 · Jul 2014 · model years 2013, 2014
If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Safety · 13V123000 · Apr 2013 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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 damage.
Airbags · 13V014000 · Jan 2013 · model years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
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 could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Safety · 11V588000 · Dec 2011 · model year 2011
AN INACCURATE LABEL COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING WHICH COULD RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Tires · 11V278000 · May 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
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, INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Transmission · 11V254000 · Apr 2011 · model year 2011
THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Tires · 11V185000 · Mar 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
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 INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
Tires · 11V148000 · Mar 2011 · model years 2010, 2011
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.
Transmission · 10V091000 · Mar 2010 · model year 2010
THIS MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Safety · 10V035000 · Feb 2010 · model year 2010
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Safety · 10V036000 · Feb 2010 · model year 2010
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Safety · 10V017000 · Jan 2010 · model year 2010
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.
Safety · 09V388000 · Oct 2009 · model year 2010
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.
Safety · 09V223000 · Jun 2009 · model year 2010
INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.