Toyota Tundra problems, complaints & recalls by model year
Across 8 model years (2018–2025), NHTSA has logged 1,525 owner complaints and 33 safety recalls for the Toyota Tundra. That averages 54.1 complaints per year on the road — more complaints than typical (index 1.29 against all tracked vehicles). Within the Full-size pickups segment it ranks #1 of 5 for fewest complaints per year; the segment average is 98.0.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Analysis
Across eight model years from 2018 to 2025, NHTSA has logged 1,525 owner complaints and 33 safety recalls for the Toyota Tundra, with a rising pace of 632 complaints in the last 12 months versus 379 previously. While it ranks #1 among five full-size pickups for fewest complaints per year at an average of 54.1, recent model years 2022 through 2024 run at least 50% above the model's own average, with 2024 showing the highest rate of 123.4 complaints per year. The most common problem area is Engine, accounting for 41.4% of complaints and featuring recurring terms like "lag" and "throttle," while 47 complaints describe a crash or fire involving 34 injuries and 0 deaths. Buyers should research model years 2022, 2023, and 2024 most carefully as they sit well above the average compared to earlier years like 2018 through 2021 which recorded only 4.2 complaints per year in 2021.
Summary drafted by an AI model running on our own server from the figures on this page, and checked number by number against the data before publishing. The statistics and the analysis above come from our fixed methodology, not from the model.The trend is worsening. Measured on complaints filed in the first two years on the road and compared with other vehicles of the same model year, the 2023 and 2024 models run 544% above the 2018 and 2019 models (176 early complaints per model year versus 31).
The 2024 model year has the highest rate (123.4 complaints per year) and the 2021 model year the lowest (4.2). Model years 2022, 2023 and 2024 run at least 50% above the model's own average — the ones to research most carefully. Model years 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 sit well below the model's average.
Across all tracked model years the most common problem area is Engine (41.4% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (10.4%) and Fuel system (9.4%). Engine complaints are 1.9 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Recurring terms in owner reports: “lag”, “throttle”, “hesitation”, “delay” and “traffic”. 47 complaints (3.1%) describe a crash or fire; across all model years owners report 34 injuries and 0 deaths.
In the last 12 months owners filed 632 complaints versus 379 in the previous 12 months — the pace is rising. The 2024 model year generated the most recent reports (199). Across model years, half of all reported incidents occur within 23 months of the model year's start.
Recalls: 33 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2023 (6). 1 NHTSA defect investigation has covered this model; the latest is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).
It has fewer complaints per year than every other tracked model among Full-size pickups, including GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ram 1500 and Ford F-150.
Model years at a glance
| Year | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Complaints in first 2 years on the road | vs. same-year average | Last 12 months | Recalls | Most common issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 99 | 11.4 | 0.27 | 38 | 0.43 | 11 | 9 | Electrical | View › |
| 2019 | 72 | 9.4 | 0.22 | 24 | 0.3 | 6 | 10 | Fuel system | View › |
| 2020 | 45 | 6.7 | 0.16 | 19 | 0.33 | 6 | 5 | Interior & equipment | View › |
| 2021 Fewest complaints | 24 | 4.2 | 0.1 | 9 | 0.15 | 4 | 3 | Electrical | View › |
| 2022 Years to research carefully | 426 | 91.2 | 2.17 | 90 | 1.22 | 120 | 13 | Engine | View › |
| 2023 Years to research carefully | 398 | 108.3 | 2.57 | 148 | 1.78 | 181 | 13 | Engine | View › |
| 2024 Years to research carefully | 330 | 123.4 | 2.93 | 205 | 2.92 | 199 | 10 | Engine | View › |
| 2025 | 131 | 78.3 | 1.86 | — | — | 105 | 4 | Engine | View › |
1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road. Complaints in first 2 years on the road: vs. same-year average. How we count
Trend · vs. same-year average
Complaints in first 2 years on the road ÷ All-vehicle average (1.00)
When complaints were filed
Last 12 months: 632 · Previous 12 months: 379 Rising
Problem areas
Transmission / powertrain ›
158 · 10.4% · 0.89 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- lag42
- throttle43
- hesitation36
- delay28
Electrical ›
140 · 9.2% · 0.58 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- fuel gauge14
- pre-collision13
- trailer17
- reset18
Interior & equipment ›
99 · 6.5% · 0.72 vs. all vehicles · Steady
- hesitation15
- lag11
- exploded11
- sunroof12
Brakes ›
84 · 5.5% · 0.91 vs. all vehicles · Steady
- brakes43
- brake pedal15
- brake controller5
- integrated brake4
Body & structure ›
66 · 4.3% · 0.47 vs. all vehicles · Steady
- structure recall6
- sunroof10
- notification structure6
- glass11
Other
64 · 4.2% · 2.32 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- throttle19
- lag14
- seat24
- alone product4
Wheels, tires & suspension ›
43 · 2.8% · 1.13 vs. all vehicles · Rising
- tires29
- alignment19
- wear20
- outer12
Steering
31 · 2.0% · 0.31 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- alignment12
- steering18
- tire wear6
- tires10
Driver-assist systems
25 · 1.6% · 0.29 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- pre4
- lane9
- warning15
- collision8
Lighting
23 · 1.5% · 0.96 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- exterior lighting9
- notification exterior8
- lighting recall7
- received notification9
Airbags & seat belts
17 · 1.1% · 0.29 vs. all vehicles · Too few recent reports to judge
- air bags9
- bags deploy7
- police filed6
- crash7
Only problem areas with at least 40 complaints get their own page.
Common terms in reports
- lag173
- throttle206
- hesitation160
- delay108
- traffic277
- engine cooling97
- engine engine102
- gas170
Vehicle age at incident
Median age at incident: 23 months
What owners report
I am 99% sure my vehicle is compromised via a cybersecurity incident. My emergency brake will sometimes slam for no reason, no multi media system updates have occurred for over two years, and the vehicle will randomly beep on its own, unlocking the doors.
My 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition, VIN [XXX], is subject to Toyota Safety Recall 25TA06, Interim 25TB06, NHTSA Recall 25V322, concerning reverse lamps that may become inoperable.
I was leaving work one day and pulled out in traffic and my engine stalled causing the car behind me to slam on their brakes to avoid crashing into me from the back my engine completely stalled and I got no gas to accelerate I then went to the dealership and…
The alignment has consistently been an issue since I purchased the truck in March 2025. I've had the wheels aligned 3 times since I purchased it. I took it in for the 25000 mile service and it's out of alignment again.
This 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is subject to Limited Service Campaign 24TD01 for premature tire wear, caused by a factory front toe/camber angle defect acknowledged by Toyota.
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Segment peers · Full-size pickups
| # | Models | Complaints | Complaints per year on the road | Complaint index | Trend | Recent activity | Recalls | Most common issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Tundra | 1,525 | 54.1 | 1.29 | Worsening | Rising | 33 | Engine |
| 2 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 3,415 | 90.3 | 2.14 | Worsening | Steady | 30 | Engine |
| 3 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 4,479 | 105.8 | 2.51 | Stable | Steady | 31 | Engine |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | 4,615 | 110.7 | 2.63 | Improving | Steady | 70 | Engine |
| 5 | Ford F-150 | 5,985 | 129.2 | 3.07 | Improving | Falling | 80 | Transmission / powertrain |
Recalls by year received
- Campaigns: 33
- Do-not-drive / park-outside: 0
- Over-the-air fix: 0
Safety recalls: 2018 (9) · 2019 (10) · 2020 (5) · 2021 (3) · 2022 (13) · 2023 (13) · 2024 (10) · 2025 (4)
Investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds Closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Tundra model year has the most complaints?
The 2024 model year has the highest rate (123.4 complaints per year) and the 2021 model year the lowest (4.2).
Is the Toyota Tundra getting better or worse?
The trend is worsening. Measured on complaints filed in the first two years on the road and compared with other vehicles of the same model year, the 2023 and 2024 models run 544% above the 2018 and 2019 models (176 early complaints per model year versus 31). In the last 12 months owners filed 632 complaints versus 379 in the previous 12 months — the pace is rising.
What are the most common Toyota Tundra problems?
Across all tracked model years the most common problem area is Engine (41.4% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (10.4%) and Fuel system (9.4%). Recurring terms in owner reports: “lag”, “throttle”, “hesitation”, “delay” and “traffic”.
How does the Toyota Tundra compare with other Full-size pickups?
Within the Full-size pickups segment it ranks #1 of 5 for fewest complaints per year; the segment average is 98.0. It has fewer complaints per year than every other tracked model among Full-size pickups, including GMC Sierra 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ram 1500 and Ford F-150.
Does the Toyota Tundra have recalls or open investigations?
Recalls: 33 recall campaigns across the tracked model years, most of them received in 2023 (6). 1 NHTSA defect investigation has covered this model; the latest is “Pedestrian alert sounds” (opened 2023-01-27, closed 2023-08-07).