2017 Toyota Tundra: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 109 complaints
109
Total Complaints
18,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
3
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
2,150
25th Percentile
18,000
Median Mileage
29,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
25
Exterior Lighting
17
Fuel/Propulsion System
14
Service Brakes
13
Unknown Or Other
10
Power Train
6
Steering
5
Engine
5
Air Bags
3
Vehicle Speed Control
2
Severity Assessment
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, THIS VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN I PLACED MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. WHEN THE POLICE OFFICE COMMANDED ME TO REMOVE MY VEHICLE AND PARK IT INSIDE A PARKING SPOT, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AGAIN, LEADING TO ..."
"INTEGRATED BRAKE CONTROLLER DOES NOT OPERATE TRAILER BRAKES IN RELATIONSHIP TO BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE. COMPLETELY INADEQUATE TO USE AND A SERIOUS POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT WHILE TOWING TRAILER, CAMPER, ETC."
"INTERIOR DASH AND CENTER CONSOLE HAVE HIGHLY REFLECTIVE CHROME BEZELS. THE CHROME REFLECTS SUN DIRECTLY INTO DRIVER (AND PASSENGER) EYES DEPENDING ON THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE SUN AND LOCATION OF THE VEHICLE WHILE IT IS BEING DRIVEN. THE REFLECTIONS SHINE DIRECTLY INTO THE DRIVERS EYES AND OCCUR AT ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Electrical System
25 complaints
25th: 14,412 mi
Median: 23,350 mi
75th: 27,500 mi
Exterior Lighting
17 complaints
25th: 14,412 mi
Median: 23,600 mi
75th: 31,250 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
14 complaints
25th: 28,375 mi
Median: 39,750 mi
75th: 47,536 mi
Service Brakes
13 complaints
25th: 500 mi
Median: 1,000 mi
75th: 2,150 mi
Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
25th: 400 mi
Median: 4,400 mi
75th: 24,875 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 12
FL: 11
AZ: 10
CA: 8
GA: 7
MA: 5
LA: 4
ME: 4
NY: 3
UT: 3
Toyota Tundra — Other Years
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Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21V920000 | 23/11/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Hydraulic Power Assist System
Campaign 21E103000 | 23/12/2021
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Labels
Campaign 17V831000 | 20/12/2017
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Bumpers
Campaign 17V051000 | 24/01/2017
If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H
Mid/Rear Assembly
Campaign 18V123000 | 20/02/2018
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Campaign 17V311000 | 11/05/2017
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28