Toyota Tundra Steering Problems
Owners have filed 342 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Toyota Tundra across 27 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (43). The words owners use most often: “steering rack” (17% of reports).
- 342steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 27mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,250typical repair cost reported by owners
- 35%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.
- Steering rack: mentioned in 58 of 342 complaints (17%)
- Ball joint: mentioned in 23 of 342 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Toyota Tundra at $2,250, and half of them between $1,400 and $3,000.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2025), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 223 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 342 complaints, 27 mention a crash, 12 an injury.
Toyota Tundra steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 2 | 6% | 6,000 |
| 2025 Tundra | 8 | 6% | 4,605 |
| 2024 Tundra | 8 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 12 | 3% | 42,071 |
| 2022 Tundra | 9 | 2% | — |
| 2021 Tundra | 2 | 8% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 | 9% | 308 |
| 2019 Tundra | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2018 Tundra | 5 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% | 288 |
| 2016 Tundra | 7 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2015 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 111,000 |
| 2014 Tundra | 6 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2013 Tundra | 10 | 12% | 12,125 |
| 2012 Tundra | 12 | 8% | 75,000 |
| 2011 Tundra | 19 | 14% | 76,100 |
| 2010 Tundra | 6 | 4% | 90,744 |
| 2009 Tundra | 2 | 5% | 47,272 |
| 2008 Tundra | 11 | 3% | 40,068 |
| 2007 Tundra | 11 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 25 | 5% | 92,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 21 | 6% | 83,939 |
| 2004 Tundra | 26 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 2003 Tundra | 22 | 6% | 108,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 38 | 8% | 115,729 |
| 2001 Tundra | 23 | 6% | 150,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 43 | 4% | 110,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist system; steering:rack and pinion
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On Saturday, XXX, while driving on [XXX] toward [XXX], our 2024 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX]) lost power and stalled at highway speeds with the warning: "Ignition On / Engine Off â Stop in a safe place." I made an emergency lane change with 6 vehicles trailing closely. After smoke expelled during…
When using the cruise control and lane keeping system the truck will jerk into oncoming traffic and try to swerve off to turning lanes. I took it to Toyota and they couldn't find any problem. no warning lights or any indication of a problem shows on the dash. At this point the system is unusable. I…
The vehicle is a 2018 Toyota Tundra and failed state inspection at an authorized dealership due to the power steering rack and pinion assemble leaking at both ends. This is the same failure described in Toyota recall 21V920000, but Toyota claims my VIN is not covered. This is a severe safety issue…
This 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is subject to Limited Service Campaign 24TD01 for premature tire wear, caused by a factory front toe/camber angle defect acknowledged by Toyota. The vehicle received the campaign remedy (front alignment adjustment and tire replacement) in May 2024, but the same wear…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 342 owner complaints about steering 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Toyota Tundra?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,250 (half paid between $1,400 and $3,000), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “steering rack”, in 58 of 342 complaints, followed by “ball joint” (23).
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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