Toyota Tundra Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints
We rank Toyota Tundra model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2021 drew the fewest (24) and the 2007 the most (390).
Complaints filed by model year
Every year compared
| Most-reported component | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Among the fewest complaints |
24 | 2 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 14–15 |
| 2026 Still collecting reports |
32 | 1 | Power train | 5★ | 19–22 |
| 2009 Among the fewest complaints |
38 | 12 | Power train | — | 14–16 |
| 2020 Among the fewest complaints |
46 | 4 | Unknown or other | 4★ | 14–15 |
| 2015 | 49 | 4 | Service brakes | 4★ | 15–17 |
| 2019 | 74 | 9 | Fuel/propulsion system | 4★ | 14–16 |
| 2017 | 78 | 5 | Electrical system | 4★ | 15–16 |
| 2013 | 85 | 5 | Engine | 4★ | 15–17 |
| 2014 | 93 | 4 | Electrical system | 3★ | 15–17 |
| 2018 | 100 | 8 | Electrical system | 4★ | 14–16 |
| 2016 | 120 | 5 | Service brakes | 4★ | 15–17 |
| 2011 | 134 | 10 | Engine | 4★ | 14–18 |
| 2025 Still collecting reports |
135 | 5 | Engine | 5★ | 19–22 |
| 2012 | 156 | 3 | Engine | 4★ | 15–18 |
| 2010 Among the most complaints |
163 | 15 | Suspension | — | 14–17 |
| 2008 Among the most complaints |
327 | 12 | Vehicle speed control | — | 14–17 |
| 2024 Still collecting reports |
342 | 10 | Engine | 5★ | 19–22 |
| 2007 Among the most complaints |
390 | 12 | Power train | — | 14–17 |
| 2023 | 408 | 13 | Engine | 5★ | 19–22 |
| 2022 | 428 | 13 | Engine | 5★ | 19–22 |
Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
What owners reported in the Toyota Tundra years with the most complaints
These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.
2007 Toyota Tundra: 390 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 73 (19%); Vehicle speed control 65 (17%); Structure 61 (16%).
Reports mention 26 crashes, 5 fires, 22 injuries, 3 deaths. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 48,419 miles. 12 recall campaigns listed.
2008 Toyota Tundra: 327 complaints
Most-reported: Vehicle speed control 77 (24%); Structure 56 (17%); Power train 46 (14%).
Reports mention 24 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 42,396 miles. 12 recall campaigns listed.
2010 Toyota Tundra: 163 complaints
Most-reported: Suspension 31 (19%); Structure 25 (15%); Vehicle speed control 25 (15%).
Reports mention 13 crashes, 7 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 41,630 miles. 15 recall campaigns listed.
The Toyota Tundra years with the fewest complaints
2021 Toyota Tundra: 24 complaints
Most-reported: Electrical system 4 (17%); Seats 4 (17%); Visibility/wiper 3 (13%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. 2 recall campaigns listed.
2009 Toyota Tundra: 38 complaints
Most-reported: Power train 11 (29%); Engine 5 (13%); Vehicle speed control 5 (13%).
Reports mention 1 crash, 1 fire. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 60,000 miles. 12 recall campaigns listed.
2020 Toyota Tundra: 46 complaints
Most-reported: Engine 6 (13%); Fuel/propulsion system 6 (13%); Electrical system 4 (9%).
Reports mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 3,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.
Crashes, fires and injuries in Toyota Tundra owner reports
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Typical miles at filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 135 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 4,605 |
| 2024 | 342 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14,900 |
| 2023 | 408 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 30,000 |
| 2022 | 428 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29,000 |
| 2021 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3,000 |
| 2019 | 74 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 17,511 |
| 2018 | 100 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 8,000 |
| 2017 | 78 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16,000 |
| 2016 | 120 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15,000 |
| 2015 | 49 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57,000 |
| 2014 | 93 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 40,000 |
| 2013 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 54,000 |
| 2012 | 156 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 79,786 |
| 2011 | 134 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 70,000 |
| 2010 | 163 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 41,630 |
| 2009 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 60,000 |
| 2008 | 327 | 24 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 42,396 |
| 2007 | 390 | 26 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 48,419 |
Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Largest Toyota Tundra recalls
- PEDAL ENTRAPMENT (2007–2010 model years; 4,445,056 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2009; 09V388000)
- Power Window Master Switch may Melt (2007–2008 model years; 2,519,424 vehicles across all models; filed Oct 2012; 12V491000)
- STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL (2007–2010 model years; 2,230,661 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2010; 10V017000)
- Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture (2003–2006 model years; 1,973,468 vehicles across all models; filed May 2015; 15V285000)
- Fuel Pump May Fail (2018–2019 model years; 1,830,752 vehicles across all models; filed Jan 2020; 20V012000)
All 74 Toyota Tundra recall campaigns · Toyota Tundra problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist
What the numbers can't tell you
- Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
- Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
- The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.
Toyota Tundra years FAQ
Which Toyota Tundra year has the fewest complaints?
Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2021 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (24). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.
Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?
Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.
Are there Toyota Tundra years to avoid?
No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2008 and 2010 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the engine. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.
What is the most common Toyota Tundra problem?
Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the engine (765 of 3,222 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.
How many recalls does the Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA lists 74 recall campaigns covering the Toyota Tundra. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Toyota Tundra recall page.
Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?
Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.
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.