Toyota Tundra Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 363 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Toyota Tundra across 26 model years. The 2016 model year has the most (34). The words owners use most often: “brake controller” (12% of reports).
- 363service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 31mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake controller: mentioned in 42 of 363 complaints (12%)
- Trailer brakes: mentioned in 26 of 363 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 210 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 363 complaints, 31 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury.
Toyota Tundra service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 4 | 13% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 5 | 4% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 23 | 7% | 5,750 |
| 2023 Tundra | 29 | 7% | 12,802 |
| 2022 Tundra | 30 | 7% | 100 |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 | 9% | 3,150 |
| 2019 Tundra | 8 | 11% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Tundra | 22 | 22% | 7,800 |
| 2017 Tundra | 13 | 17% | 1,000 |
| 2016 Tundra | 34 | 28% | 4,400 |
| 2015 Tundra | 8 | 16% | 18,750 |
| 2014 Tundra | 7 | 8% | 32,000 |
| 2013 Tundra | 4 | 5% | 5,125 |
| 2012 Tundra | 6 | 4% | 46,000 |
| 2011 Tundra | 10 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 10 | 6% | 40,709 |
| 2009 Tundra | 1 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2008 Tundra | 16 | 5% | 88,500 |
| 2007 Tundra | 14 | 4% | 62,123 |
| 2006 Tundra | 20 | 4% | 105,442 |
| 2005 Tundra | 21 | 6% | 105,288 |
| 2004 Tundra | 18 | 4% | 112,500 |
| 2003 Tundra | 18 | 5% | 79,140 |
| 2002 Tundra | 13 | 3% | 149,500 |
| 2001 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 18 | 2% | 140,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Model years: 2022
Problem: 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 being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
frame and brake systems are severely rusted. has been undercoated many times but frame is rusting from inside out in the boxed portions and is delaminating from double layered reinforced areas. Toyota had a recall for some of these models but this one was not included for some reason. I have a 1997…
Since about 5,000 miles I reported abnormal tire wear, alignment, harsh or delayed shifting, and braking problems to the dealer. Repair orders from January 2024 to December 2025 show about 7 dealer visits: rear brake work three times including a rear pad replacement around 22,000 miles and an…
See attached document for complaint.
I purchased a new 2026 Toyota Tundra on February 25, 2026. Almost immediately after purchase, I noticed a squealing noise coming from the brakes whenever the vehicle was placed in reverse. I brought the vehicle to my selling dealer, who confirmed the noise is caused by a known defect in the brake…
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 â the more gently the brake pedal is pressed, the more severe the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 363 owner complaints about service brakes for the Toyota Tundra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Tundra service brakes?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “brake controller”, in 42 of 363 complaints, followed by “trailer brakes” (26).
Other Toyota Tundra problems
- Structure problems (1,730)
- Engine problems (820)
- Suspension problems (814)
- Power Train problems (804)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (555)
- Air Bags problems (494)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (462)
- Electrical System problems (456)
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