2022 Toyota Tundra: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 592 complaints
592
Total Complaints
25,550mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
7
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
10,925
25th Percentile
25,550
Median Mileage
44,750
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
150
Power Train
96
Fuel/Propulsion System
71
Unknown Or Other
42
Engine And Engine Cooling
35
Vehicle Speed Control
30
Service Brakes
29
Fuel System, Gasoline
28
Electrical System
22
Automatic Emergency Braking
13
Severity Assessment
7
Crashes
0
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The engine V6 turbo wastegate is defective. The problem causes a Reduced Engine Power. Toyota and its dealership are trying to hide the problem from consumer. This vehicle is with Michaels Toyota of Bellevue in Washington. There are numerous YouTube buyer with the same problem. This problem requires..."
"The engine V6 turbo wastegate is defective. The problem causes a Reduced Engine Power. Toyota and its dealership are trying to hide the problem from consumer. This vehicle is with Michaels Toyota of Bellevue in Washington. There are numerous YouTube buyer with the same problem. This problem requires..."
"The engine V6 turbo wastegate is defective. The problem causes a Reduced Engine Power. Toyota and its dealership are trying to hide the problem from consumer. This vehicle is with Michaels Toyota of Bellevue in Washington. There are numerous YouTube buyer with the same problem. This problem requires..."
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.
Engine
150 complaints
25th: 11,500 mi
Median: 25,550 mi
75th: 35,500 mi
Power Train
96 complaints
Median: 11,000 mi
Engine And Engine Cooling
35 complaints
25th: 27,000 mi
Median: 40,000 mi
75th: 53,500 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 120
FL: 69
CA: 47
PA: 28
WA: 26
NC: 23
GA: 19
OH: 16
TN: 16
CO: 15
Toyota Tundra — Other Years
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Active Recalls (13)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Software
Campaign 22V285000 | 28/04/2022
A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA04.
Axle Shaft
Campaign 22V445000 | 23/06/2022
Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbe
Software
Campaign 22V501000 | 13/07/2022
A rearview camera that fails to display the correct image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Campaign 22V661000 | 01/09/2022
An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
Instrument Cluster/Panel
Campaign 23V111000 | 22/02/2023
A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
Body
Campaign 23V142000 | 03/03/2023
A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at t
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 23V566000 | 10/08/2023
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
Labels
Campaign 23V757000 | 09/11/2023
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 24V125000 | 21/02/2024
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 24V381000 | 30/05/2024
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
Back Up Lights
Campaign 25V322000 | 15/05/2025
Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in July 2025.Some owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be
Software
Campaign 25V657000 | 01/10/2025
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
Campaign 25V767000 | 06/11/2025
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Once the repair is available, repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 2026. Owners may
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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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