AI DamageToyota Tundra: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Toyota Tundra across 28 model years: 6,950 owner complaints and 534 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
| Year | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) | YouTube repair videos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 0 | 29 | 7 |
| 2025 | 141 | 5 | 51 | 1 |
| 2024 | 352 | 2 | 146 | 2 |
| 2023 | 413 | 7 | 181 | 0 |
| 2022 | 432 | 5 | 232 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 1 | 134 | 0 |
| 2020 | 47 | 4 | 138 | 0 |
| 2019 | 74 | 4 | 116 | 0 |
| 2018 | 100 | 4 | 119 | 0 |
| 2017 | 78 | 2 | 104 | 0 |
| 2016 | 120 | 2 | 136 | 2 |
| 2015 | 51 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 85 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 156 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 134 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 163 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 38 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 327 | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 390 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 545 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 377 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 466 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 399 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 482 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 415 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1,011 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 25% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 12% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 12% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
- 6 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 8 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- Structure: 1,730 complaints (25% of all), 29 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 329.
- Service brakes: 943 complaints (14% of all), 68 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 87.
- Engine: 828 complaints (12% of all), 10 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 71.
- Suspension: 814 complaints (12% of all), 49 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Powertrain: 806 complaints (12% of all), 35 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 29.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2000–2004
- 3.4 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cyl 2022–2026named in 8 complaints
- 4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2005–2014
- 4.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2010–2019named in 13 complaints
- 4.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2000–2009named in 15 complaints
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl 2007–2021named in 32 complaints
- 3.4 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cyl 2022–2026named in 8 complaints
- automatic, 4-speed 2000–2004
- automatic, 5-speed 2005–2014
- automatic, 6-speed 2007–2021
- automatic, 10-speed 2022–2026
- manual, 5-speed 2000–2004named in 4 complaints
- manual, 6-speed 2005–2006named in 4 complaints
Drive: RWD, 4WD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6,950 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1,730 | 29 | 329 |
| Service brakes | 943 | 68 | 87 |
| Engine | 828 | 10 | 71 |
| Suspension | 814 | 49 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 806 | 35 | 29 |
| Air bags | 494 | 106 | 46 |
| Vehicle speed control | 462 | 72 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 457 | 12 | 350 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 416 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 344 | 27 | 9 |
| Engine and cooling | 273 | 3 | 55 |
| Fuel system | 166 | 1 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 163 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires | 152 | 11 | 11 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The driver's side air bag failed to deploy, causing the driver's chest to strike the steering wheel. A bystander assisted the contact out of the vehicle and called an ambulance and the Police. The contact was transported to the emergency room by ambulance.
Warning lights also turn on for no apparent reason such as parking, sensors, and other traction control. I am extremely concerned with my safety. I also believe the odometer has been altered to register higher mileage.
The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was an object in the road that he attempted to swerve around; however, the lane-keeping assist feature independently activated, causing the vehicle to jerk off the road, down the median, and crash into a ditch. The vehicle was not drivable.
Airbag , it was bad accident on freeway , but my car airbag did not work.car did not inspect with dealer , they were not any waring sign
Unintended acceleration. When you stop the truck, and have the brake on, the rpms go down to idle ~650. As soon as you lift the brake, without touching the accelerator, the vehicle starts ramping up the rpms and moving. On level ground it will go to 1000 easily before you have to stop it.
two weeks later the vehicle is "ready" and the manager claims the "eprom" had 2 pages of codes in it and that "got rid of the hesitation" I take him for a test drive with me and was able to recreate the issue a few times at which point he said "i understand your
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2025 – 2026 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles may exhibit that the tailgate will not power…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE August 24, 2026
- Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS…
- Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may…
- 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat…
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN…
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce…
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition
- Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026
- Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles…
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2016 Toyota Tundraamount per author: 100 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- Rebuilding a Wrecked 2016 Toyota Tundra Part 2amount per author: 1,700 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- I Bought a WRECKED 2025 Toyota Tundra from COPART | Wrecked to UNWRECKEDamount per author: 47,000 UNSPECIFIED_DOLLAR
- I REPLACED THE FRAME ON MY 2024 TOYOTA TUNDRA TRD PRO!!!
- WE COMPLETELY REBUILT MY WRECKED 2024 TOYOTA TUNDRA TRD PRO!!!
- Розхід палива Toyota Tundra 2026 #toyota #tundra #gas
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.