Toyota Tundra Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6,932 owner complaints and 74 safety recalls on file for the Toyota Tundra, across 28 model years (1999–2026). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (1,011). The most reported problem area overall is structure.
Toyota Tundra years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Tundra year: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2022, 2023, 2024. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Tundra: 1,011 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2006 Tundra: 545 complaints, 10 recalls
- 2002 Tundra: 482 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 Tundra: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2021 Tundra: 24 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2026 Tundra: 32 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Toyota Tundra problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 1,730 | 28 | 29 |
| Engine problems | 820 | 26 | 10 |
| Suspension problems | 814 | 24 | 49 |
| Power Train problems | 804 | 26 | 35 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 555 | 19 | 33 |
| Air Bags problems | 494 | 26 | 106 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 462 | 25 | 72 |
| Electrical System problems | 456 | 27 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 414 | 27 | 2 |
| Service Brakes problems | 363 | 26 | 31 |
| Steering problems | 342 | 27 | 27 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 271 | 18 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 161 | 25 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 158 | 22 | 1 |
| Tires problems | 152 | 26 | 11 |
| Wheels problems | 138 | 26 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 79 | 12 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 67 | 15 | 11 |
| Seats | 58 | 20 | 3 |
| Visibility | 56 | 17 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 55 | 13 | 4 |
| Equipment | 52 | 16 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 38 | 16 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 37 | 7 | 3 |
| Parking Brake | 28 | 10 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 27 | 14 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 26 | 6 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 21 | 6 | 2 |
| Traction Control System | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 8 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Trailer Hitches | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Toyota Tundra problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2024: engine (151) · power train (85)
- 2023: engine (166) · power train (87) · fuel/propulsion system (61)
- 2022: engine (165) · power train (104) · fuel/propulsion system (75)
- 2012: engine (57)
- 2008: vehicle speed control (77) · structure (56)
- 2007: power train (73) · vehicle speed control (65) · structure (61) · suspension (57)
- 2006: structure (169) · air bags (134) · suspension (91)
- 2005: structure (91) · air bags (83) · suspension (76)
- 2004: structure (200) · suspension (152) · air bags (50)
- 2003: structure (150) · air bags (86) · suspension (63)
- 2002: structure (154) · service brakes, hydraulic (97) · suspension (81) · power train (51)
- 2001: structure (171) · service brakes, hydraulic (99) · suspension (84)
- 2000: structure (529) · service brakes, hydraulic (247) · suspension (100) · power train (51)
All Toyota Tundra model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 32 | 1 | 5★ | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2025 Tundra | 139 | 5 | 5★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2024 Tundra | 345 | 10 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2023 Tundra | 410 | 13 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2022 Tundra | 431 | 13 | 5★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2021 Tundra | 24 | 2 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Tundra | 46 | 4 | 4★ | Unknown or Other | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Tundra | 74 | 9 | 4★ | Fuel/propulsion System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Tundra | 100 | 8 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Tundra | 78 | 5 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2016 Tundra | 120 | 5 | 4★ | Service Brakes | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2015 Tundra | 51 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2014 Tundra | 93 | 4 | 4★ | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2013 Tundra | 85 | 5 | 4★ | Engine | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2012 Tundra | 156 | 3 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2011 Tundra | 134 | 10 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2010 Tundra | 163 | 15 | — | Suspension | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2009 Tundra | 38 | 12 | — | Power Train | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Tundra | 327 | 12 | — | Vehicle Speed Control | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 Tundra | 390 | 12 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 Tundra | 545 | 10 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2005 Tundra | 377 | 12 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2004 Tundra | 466 | 8 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 Tundra | 399 | 7 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Tundra | 482 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Tundra | 415 | 2 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Tundra | 1,011 | 3 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Tundra | 1 | 0 | — | Structure |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Tundra years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (1,011), 2001 (415), 2002 (482), 2003 (399), 2004 (466), 2005 (377), 2006 (545), 2007 (390), 2008 (327), 2022 (431), 2023 (410), 2024 (345) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Tundra year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Toyota Tundra?
Structure, with 1,730 complaints across 28 model years.
How many recalls does the Toyota Tundra have?
74 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.