AI Damage2015 Toyota Tundra: common problems
Owners of the 2015 Toyota Tundra filed 51 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 51
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 20% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 10% of all complaints
- 5 Air bags 6% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 6% of all complaints
- 7 Structure 6% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 6% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 10 complaints (20% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 8 complaints (16% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 7 complaints (14% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 5 complaints (10% of all).
- Air bags: 3 complaints (6% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 4.6 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- 5.7 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 6-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 51 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Consumer writes in regards to vehicle brake failure. The consumer stated as he was approaching a red light, he attempted so slow down. Consequently, he rear ended the vehicle in front of him. The consumer also stated the air bag did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 toyota tundra. While attempting to avoid a head on collision, the contact steered the vehicle into an embankment. All the air bags deployed except the front passenger side air bag. There were no injuries and a police report was filed.
Airbag light came on and Horn stopped working. Has not worked since and received a recall in the mail, but they are saying my vehicle is not on the list. Has not been repaired, but still in-operative.
Now a fuel smell issue. These cars have constant issues and need a full recall. Still has issues and have had multiple times it stopped running due to the fuel system issues. Attached is most recent receipt
Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with new Wagner OEX pads when installed. Manufacturerâs Warranty period was 24,000 miles/2 years. Rear rotors also warped about 1,000 miles after front rotors did.
There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with shift solenoid C, and pressure control solenoid D. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
Tire size275/55/R20 Back Country AT2 had complete sidewall detachment while going 75 on free-way. Tires appeared to be in good condition prior to incident. There were no potholes or road conditions that contributed to incident. This nearly resulted in a freeway speed rollover.
Not only is the robot that applies the sealant for the timing cover and results in oil leaks for the owner the dealerships are aware that is an massive issue and wants owners to pay for removal of the engine to reapply update sealant to stop oil from leaking that comes from the timing cover.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,293 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 14% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tundra has 248 complaints (28 years in the data). This year has 51, below average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
- Tundra 20001,011 sources
- Tundra 2001415 sources
- Tundra 2002482 sources
- Tundra 2003399 sources
- Tundra 2004466 sources
- Tundra 2005377 sources
- Tundra 2006545 sources
- Tundra 2007390 sources
- Tundra 2008327 sources
- Tundra 200938 sources
- Tundra 2010163 sources
- Tundra 2011134 sources
- Tundra 2012156 sources
- Tundra 201385 sources
- Tundra 201493 sources
- Tundra 2016258 sources
- Tundra 2017182 sources
- Tundra 2018219 sources
- Tundra 2019190 sources
- Tundra 2020185 sources
- Tundra 2021158 sources
- Tundra 2022664 sources
- Tundra 2023594 sources
- Tundra 2024500 sources
- Tundra 2025193 sources
- Tundra 202672 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 51. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (8%), door locks, latches, handles (6%), fuel system, fuel smell (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2015 Toyota Tundra from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2015 models
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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.