NHTSA has received 131 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota Tundra, or 78.3 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.86, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #71 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 129% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 20% lower.
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
Complaints filed between 2024-11-26 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 10 days.
131Complaints
78.3Complaints per year on the road
1.86Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
3.8%Share involving a crash or fire
105Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 123.4 complaints per year, more than this one.
The most common problem area is Engine (35.1% of complaints), followed by Transmission / powertrain (12.2%) and Electrical (9.9%). Engine complaints are 1.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “throttle”, “lag”, “hesitation”, “delay” and “traffic”. 5 reports (3.8%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 11 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 11 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (65% of incidents). In the last 12 months 105 new complaints were filed, versus 26 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 17% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was an object in the road that he attempted to swerve around; however, the lane-keeping assist feature independently activated, causing the vehicle to…
Driver-assist systems · 2026-02-23 · ODI 11719851 · Crash
Unintended acceleration. When you stop the truck, and have the brake on, the rpms go down to idle ~650. As soon as you lift the brake, without touching the accelerator, the vehicle starts ramping up the rpms and moving.
Transmission / powertrain · 2025-12-26 · ODI 11707147 · Crash
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.
Wheels, tires & suspension · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761232
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to defrost the windshield on several occasions during the winter months, the windshield defroster failed to operate properly.
Body & structure · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757664
On July 20, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure resulting in a total engine seizure while operating.
Engine · 2026-08-18 · ODI 11757741
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 26V038000 · 2026-01-23
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. 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."
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Campaign 25V657000 · 2025-10-01
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to 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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS Campaign 25V322000 · 2025-05-15
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
No NHTSA investigation covers the tracked model years.
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
131 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Tundra, or about 78.3 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 35.1% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota Tundra still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 105 new complaints were filed, versus 26 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Toyota Tundra compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 131 owner complaints about the 2025 Toyota Tundra, or 78.3 per year on the road — more complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 1.86, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #71 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Toyota models its rate is 129% higher; against other Full-size pickups it is 20% lower.