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2025 Toyota Tundra: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Tundra, most recently filed September 2026. Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

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Recalls (5)

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 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.

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Listed for 2025 Toyota Tundra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V571000 Filed Sep 2, 2026

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Repair progress not yet reported135 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2025 Toyota Tundra. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V179000 Filed Mar 24, 2026

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity on Label/FMVSS 110

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
12.1% repairedof 8,230 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 26V038000 Filed Jan 23, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
47.3% repairedof 161,268 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 25V657000 Filed Oct 1, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
75.1% repairedof 393,838 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 25V322000 Filed May 15, 2025

Vehicle Lighting Failure

Exterior lighting · back up lights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
5.6% repairedof 443,444 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (135)

135 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

5involved a crash
0involved a fire
12injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Tundra, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 135.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2025 compares with other Tundra years

Best and worst Tundra years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2025)Other yearsStill collecting reports

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: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.5%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2025 Toyota Tundra pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 22 mpg combined

22
mpg combined
20
city
24
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,050
CO₂ tailpipe
409 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$2,969per year
$247per month
682gallons a year

Miles ÷ 22 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

2025 Toyota Tundra configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 24 / 22$3,050409
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350450
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350442
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive19 / 22 / 20$3,350439
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550460
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550468
3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 20 / 19$3,550461

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2025 Toyota Tundra FAQ

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V571000 (equipment), 26V179000 (equipment), 26V038000 (rear camera), 25V657000 (rear camera), 25V322000 (lighting). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2025 Toyota Tundra problems?

Owners filed 135 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (45), Power train (35), Fuel/propulsion system (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2025 Toyota Tundra get?

EPA rates the 3.4 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 20 city, 24 highway and 22 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2025 Toyota Tundra get?

NHTSA rated the 2025 Toyota Tundra pu/cc 4wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2025 Tundra compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Toyota Tundra model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (24) and the 2018 the most (100). The 2025 drew 135. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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