Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Toyota Tundra. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist
- Summary
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
- Consequence
- An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
- Consequence
- An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Incorrect Tire Inflation Information/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
- Consequence
- If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.
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Owner complaints (49)
49 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 49 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 20.4% |
| Electrical system | 7 | 14.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 14.3% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 14.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 10.2% |
| Air bags | 3 | 6.1% |
| Engine | 3 | 6.1% |
| Structure | 3 | 6.1% |
| Seats | 2 | 4.1% |
| Steering | 2 | 4.1% |
How 2015 compares with other Tundra years
Best and worst Tundra years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 134 | 10 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3 |
| 2013 | 85 | 5 |
| 2014 | 93 | 4 |
| 2015 | 49 | 4 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5 |
| 2017 | 78 | 5 |
| 2018 | 100 | 8 |
| 2019 | 74 | 9 |
| 2020 | 46 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Toyota Tundra pu/cc 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 17 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,950
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 536 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 17 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 19 / 17 | $3,950 | 536 |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 / 18 / 16 | $4,200 | 568 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $4,450 | 592 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | $4,450 | 600 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 / 17 / 15 | $4,450 | 601 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2015 Toyota Tundra FAQ
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 21V920000 (steering), 17V311000 (wheel), 16V420000 (equipment), 15V315000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (10), Electrical system (7), Fuel/propulsion system (7) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2015 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA rates the 4.6 L 8-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 15 city, 19 highway and 17 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2015 Toyota Tundra get?
NHTSA rated the 2015 Toyota Tundra pu/cc 2wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (21.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2015 Tundra compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Toyota Tundra model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (46) and the 2012 the most (156). The 2015 drew 49. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.