Brake complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 16% | 6,000 miles |
| 2025 | 6 | 4% | 2,000 miles |
| 2024 | 24 | 7% | 9,000 miles |
| 2023 | 30 | 7% | 26,000 miles |
| 2022 | 32 | 7% | 47,000 miles |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% | 6,000 miles |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% | 5,000 miles |
| 2018 | 22 | 22% | 8,000 miles |
| 2017 | 13 | 17% | 1,000 miles |
| 2016 | 34 | 28% | 5,000 miles |
| 2015 | 10 | 20% | 26,000 miles |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% | 32,000 miles |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% | 9,000 miles |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% | 24,000 miles |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% | 70,000 miles |
| 2010 | 19 | 12% | 16,000 miles |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% | 60,000 miles |
| 2008 | 28 | 9% | 47,000 miles |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% | 29,000 miles |
| 2006 | 34 | 6% | 102,000 miles |
| 2005 | 41 | 11% | 61,000 miles |
| 2004 | 36 | 8% | 66,000 miles |
| 2003 | 41 | 10% | 50,000 miles |
| 2002 | 117 | 24% | 33,000 miles |
| 2001 | 116 | 28% | 55,000 miles |
| 2000 | 276 | 27% | 50,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed through a tornado, the steering and braking systems became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Since taking delivery of this brand new 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, I have experienced a persistent shuddering at low speeds, approximately 15 to 25 mph. The shuddering is most pronounced during slow, gradual brake application - the more gently the brake pedal is pressed, the more severe the shudder. It is also present to a lesser degree during acceleration. The issue appears to involve the transition between the regenerative braking system and the conventional friction brakes in the i-FORCE MAX hybrid system. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Toyota dealership for a first repair attempt. Tires were rebalanced and inflated to 40 PSI, exceeding the manufacturer's recommended specification. The repair order was closed with the notation "test drove and vibration is gone." This conclusion is inaccurate. …
The contact's father-in-law owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while her father-in-law was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes independently activated. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle stopped excessively hard. In addition, because of the hard vehicle stop, the contact's father-in-law and mother-in-law were jerked forward very hard. The contact stated that her father-in-law and mother-in-law, who were seated in the front passenger's seat, stated that the impact felt like it could have caused whiplash. The contact stated that the two brake sensors were disabled prior to the drive. The contact referenced an unknown recall which had a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not associated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. …
Toyota Tundra 2025 Limited stalled at highway speeds. The vehicle flashed "Parking Brake Support" message, but dealer says it has to do with an engine failure. Vehicle came to a grinding stop and would only advance in short spurts before dying on the side of the road. I was in the left lane of a major highway during rush hour. Luckily, traffic was behind me, and I was able to limp to the shoulder before traffic arrived. I noticed nothing prior. A loose gas cap may have prompted the system to send failure message. I haven't heard yet why it stalled. But my safety was definitely put at risk, and I was lucky to not be rearended
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to stop for a traffic signal, the vehicle's rear end was swerving to the right and left directions. The contact stated that the rear wheels had at moments stopped turning which made the vehicle skip and bounce before he was able to stop. Additionally, the contact stated that when he was driving at approximately 65 MPH and traffic was slowing down, as he depressed the brake pedal it traveled to the floorboard in order to slow the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the failure was not able to be diagnosed. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer three other times for the same failure and was told that the failure was not able to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle made an abnormal sound and failed to stop immediately. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front brakes needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, new, they noticed that when applying the brake pedal there would be a loud squeaking sound emitting from the vehicle. The failure was most prominent after the initial startup and when driving during rainy weather conditions. The contact stated the noise had increased in volume over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the brakes had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed them of the part being recalled under warranty coverage and that the replacement would be covered. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the dealer not receiving the brake replacement parts. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4.
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while attempting to reverse, there was an abnormally loud sound coming the brakes. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the brakes needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,600.
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from…
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Tundra years have brake problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (276), 2002 (117), 2001 (116), 2003 (41) and 2005 (41) model years. Brake complaints make up 27% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Toyota Tundra brake problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 22V-661 (service brakes, hydraulic, Sep 1, 2022). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Tundra brake problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 44,000 miles; 58% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the foundation components › disc › rotor (142 mentions), followed by the foundation components › disc (73).
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.