Toyota Tundra Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Toyota Tundra across 26 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (17). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (9% of reports).
- 138wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 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.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 12 of 138 complaints (9%)
- Tire wear: mentioned in 11 of 138 complaints (8%)
- Front tires: mentioned in 10 of 138 complaints (7%)
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 9 of 138 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 138 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Toyota Tundra wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 7 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Tundra | 4 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 14,900 |
| 2019 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2018 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 1 | 1% | 11,800 |
| 2016 Tundra | 4 | 3% | 42,500 |
| 2015 Tundra | 2 | 4% | 27,146 |
| 2014 Tundra | 8 | 9% | 54,000 |
| 2013 Tundra | 5 | 6% | 43,250 |
| 2012 Tundra | 6 | 4% | 55,800 |
| 2011 Tundra | 2 | 1% | 250,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 4 | 2% | 43,815 |
| 2009 Tundra | 1 | 3% | 1,000 |
| 2008 Tundra | 6 | 2% | 80,500 |
| 2007 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 29,500 |
| 2006 Tundra | 17 | 3% | 147,500 |
| 2005 Tundra | 4 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Tundra | 8 | 2% | 116,000 |
| 2003 Tundra | 7 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 11 | 2% | 104,731 |
| 2001 Tundra | 9 | 2% | 172,500 |
| 2000 Tundra | 9 | 1% | 220,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Problem: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 2013, 2014
Problem: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
Risk: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 2007
Problem: Southeast toyota is recalling 1,555 my 2007 tundra vehicles due to a wheel nut issue. The recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with 6 dual spokes (option code wv1 or wv4). Affected vehicles were originally sold in florida, georgia, alabama, north carolina or south carolina. When the vehicle was processed at the port, the upgraded alloy wheels were fastened with new wheel nuts. The wheel nuts can crack and break if they are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. This wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.
Risk: If a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off the vehicle without warning, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Wheels
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002
Problem: On certain 4x2 vehicles equipped with an alloy wheel tire upgrade (options wm4, wm8, zl1-zl4, dh4, or dh5) installed by the processing centers in jacksonville, florida or commerce, georgia, a label identifying the spare tire as a temporary use spare tire was not installed. The upgrade includes 4 larger size tires with alloy wheels. The original spare tire/steel wheel is not part of the upgrade and was not changed.
Risk: Different operating characteristics can be experienced when the spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a caution label and an insert for their owner's manual. Owner notification began july 15, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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 truck has had three alignments and it still pulls to the right.
Excessive outer tire wear at 15,000 miles. Dealer advised that alignment was out of spec due to âMichigan roadsâ but I noticed this at 10,000 miles too and itâs still occurring.
2024 Toyota Tundra 4X4 SR5 CrewMax 6.5, VIN: [XXX] , 28,500 miles. Three distinct, worsening vibration issues affecting separate systems: 1 â Powertrain/Driveline: Significant vibration on initial acceleration, under tow load, and on inclines. Suspected driveshaft carrier bearing, U-joint, or…
My vehicle sustained a flat tire after driving. I was able to make it home safely. Vehicle was taken to dealer who found no evidence of a nail. This is the second incident. The first incident occurred while I was driving but thankfully I Was able to pull into a gas station. After research I found…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about wheels 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 wheels?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 12 of 138 complaints, followed by “tire wear” (11).
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