Toyota Tundra Problems by Year

We compared every Toyota Tundra model year from 2000–2026 using 6,936 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 74 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2024, 2023, 2022, 2025 and 2000, which drew far more complaints than other Tundra years at the same age. The best years are 2015, 2021 and 2020.

27model years
6,936complaints
74recalls
2024, 2023worst years
2015, 2021best years

Complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Toyota Tundra. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026322.3×1TransmissionCaution
20251415.6×5EngineAvoid
20243468.3×10EngineAvoid
20234117.4×13EngineAvoid
20224316.7×13EngineAvoid
202124−66%2ElectricalGood
202047−49%4Fuel SystemGood
201974−32%9Fuel SystemAverage
2018100−15%8ElectricalAverage
201778−41%5ElectricalGood
2016120−15%5BrakeAverage
201551−69%4BrakeGood
201493−39%4ElectricalAverage
201385−46%5EngineGood
2012156typical3EngineAverage
2011134−20%10EngineAverage
2010163typical15SuspensionAverage
200938−79%12TransmissionGood
20083271.9×12AccelerationCaution
20073902.2×12TransmissionAvoid
20065451.3×10BodyAverage
2005377typical12BodyAverage
20044661.3×8BodyAverage
2003399typical7BodyAverage
20024822.0×3BodyCaution
20014151.9×2BodyCaution
20001,0113.4×3BodyAvoid

* Complaints compared with the median Tundra year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Toyota Tundra problems

Latest Toyota Tundra recalls

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-571 · Sep 2, 2026 · 135 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-433 · Jul 6, 2026 · 1 vehicles

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. 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."

Remedy: SET will provide the owner with a new load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed August 6, 2026. The owner may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA recall 26V-320 · May 20, 2026 · 43,566 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. 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.

Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles

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…

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.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 26V-038 · Jan 23, 2026 · 161,268 vehicles

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.

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.

All 74 Toyota Tundra recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Toyota Tundra should you avoid?

2024, 2023, 2022, 2025, 2000 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Tundra years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2024.

What is the best year for the Toyota Tundra?

2015 has the fewest complaints compared with other Tundra years at the same age, followed by 2021 and 2020. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Toyota Tundra problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (1,729), engine & cooling (1,093) and brakes (958). Body complaints peak in the 2000 model year.

How many recalls has the Toyota Tundra had?

74 recalls across 2000–2026. The model year with the most is 2010. See all Toyota Tundra recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.