Which years should I avoid on the Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA data flags 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as the Tundra years to avoid, with 2024 showing the highest complaint index of 100 among all 16 model years and engine problems reported as the top issue at 928 complaints (38% share).

Which years should I avoid on the Ford F-150?

NHTSA data flags 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018 as F-150 years to avoid, with 2013 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 2018 close behind at 93; transmission and powertrain complaints lead at 7,711 (36% share).

Which truck has more recalls overall?

The Ford F-150 has 115 total recall campaigns across its years covered versus 55 for the Toyota Tundra.

Which gets better fuel economy?

The Ford F-150 averages 18.5 mpg combined across its years versus 16.4 mpg combined for the Toyota Tundra.

Does either truck have do-not-drive recalls?

The F-150 shows do_not_drive_recalls of 1 in both 2014 and 2021; the Tundra shows none across any year in this data.

Toyota Tundra vs Ford F-150: Which Years to Avoid

Toyota Tundra years to avoid are 2022-2025, with the 2024 hitting a complaint index of 100. Ford F-150 years to avoid are 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018, with 2013 at a complaint index of 100. Totals aren't sales-normalized: F-150 logs 21,194 complaints across 16 model years versus Tundra's 2,414.

Head to head

Toyota Tundra

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 2,414
Per model year: 151
Recall campaigns: 55
Years to avoid: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Best years: 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021
Top problem area: Engine
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 16.4
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: 4.3 ★

Ford F-150

Model years: 2010–2025 (16)
NHTSA complaints: 21,194
Per model year: 1,325
Recall campaigns: 115
Years to avoid: 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018
Best years: 2010, 2020, 2024, 2025
Top problem area: Transmission & Powertrain
Avg. EPA combined MPG: 18.5
Avg. NHTSA overall rating: —

Year by year

Complaint Index is relative within each model (0 = that model’s best year, 100 = its worst). Complaints and recalls are raw counts.

Year	Tundra				F-150
Year	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG	Verdict	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2010	Caution	160	13	16	Best	843	1	16
2011	Caution	134	10	16	Avoid	2,189	6	17
2012	Caution	155	3	15.5	Caution	1,781	4	17
2013	Good	85	5	15.5	Avoid	2,981	3	17
2014	Good	93	4	15.5	Caution	1,533	8	17
2015	Best	48	4	15	Caution	1,710	13	19.5
2016	Good	119	5	15	Avoid	2,053	13	18.5
2017	Best	78	5	15	Good	1,437	17	19
2018	Caution	100	8	15	Avoid	2,308	18	19
2019	Good	72	9	15	Caution	1,327	9	19.5
2020	Best	46	4	14.5	Best	727	11	19
2021	Best	24	2	14.5	Good	1,012	29	20
2022	Avoid	428	13	20	Good	594	23	20
2023	Avoid	405	13	20	Good	407	13	19
2024	Avoid	335	10	20	Best	188	11	19
2025	Avoid	132	5	20	Best	104	13	19

Complaint Index by year

Toyota Tundra

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Ford F-150

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Frequently asked questions

Which years should I avoid on the Toyota Tundra?: NHTSA data flags 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as the Tundra years to avoid, with 2024 showing the highest complaint index of 100 among all 16 model years and engine problems reported as the top issue at 928 complaints (38% share).
Which years should I avoid on the Ford F-150?: NHTSA data flags 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2018 as F-150 years to avoid, with 2013 topping the list at a complaint index of 100 and 2018 close behind at 93; transmission and powertrain complaints lead at 7,711 (36% share).
Which truck has more recalls overall?: The Ford F-150 has 115 total recall campaigns across its years covered versus 55 for the Toyota Tundra.
Which gets better fuel economy?: The Ford F-150 averages 18.5 mpg combined across its years versus 16.4 mpg combined for the Toyota Tundra.
Does either truck have do-not-drive recalls?: The F-150 shows do_not_drive_recalls of 1 in both 2014 and 2021; the Tundra shows none across any year in this data.