Toyota Tundra Best and Worst Years (2005–2025)
Toyota Tundra years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, based on NHTSA complaint data; 2023 has the highest complaint index at 100. Best years are 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2021, each with low complaint indexes and few recalls.
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.
Avoid 2006Avoid 2007Avoid 2022Avoid 2023Avoid 2024Avoid 2025Best 2013Best 2015Best 2017Best 2021
- Model years
- 21
- 2005–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 4,093
- Recall campaigns
- 69
- Crashes reported
- 192
- Fires reported
- 33
- Top problem area
- Engine
Tundra Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Toyota Tundra problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Caution | 65 | 376 | 33 | 3 | 12 | Structure & Body | 15.5 | — |
| 2006 | Avoid | 80 | 545 | 38 | 0 | 10 | Structure & Body | 15.5 | — |
| 2007 | Avoid | 75 | 390 | 26 | 5 | 12 | Engine | 15 | — |
| 2008 | Caution | 70 | 327 | 24 | 2 | 12 | Engine | 15 | — |
| 2009 | Caution | 5 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 12 | Transmission & Powertrain | 15 | — |
| 2010 | Caution | 60 | 163 | 13 | 0 | 15 | Engine | 16 | — |
| 2011 | Caution | 50 | 134 | 6 | 0 | 10 | Engine | 16 | 4★ |
| 2012 | Caution | 55 | 155 | 7 | 2 | 3 | Engine | 15.5 | 4★ |
| 2013 | Best | 20 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 5 | Engine | 15.5 | 4★ |
| 2014 | Good | 25 | 93 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Structure & Body | 15.5 | 4★ |
| 2015 | Best | 0 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Brakes | 15 | 4★ |
| 2016 | Good | 35 | 119 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 15 | 4★ |
| 2017 | Best | 15 | 78 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 15 | 4★ |
| 2018 | Caution | 40 | 100 | 4 | 3 | 8 | Brakes | 15 | 4★ |
| 2019 | Caution | 45 | 72 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Fuel System | 15 | 4★ |
| 2020 | Good | 30 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 4 | Fuel System | 14.5 | 4★ |
| 2021 | Best | 10 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Structure & Body | 14.5 | 4★ |
| 2022 | Avoid | 90 | 428 | 5 | 0 | 13 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Avoid | 100 | 405 | 7 | 5 | 13 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Avoid | 95 | 335 | 2 | 3 | 10 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 85 | 132 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
Tundra years to avoid: what went wrong
2023 Toyota Tundra Index 100 · 405 complaints · 13 recalls
The 2023 Tundra ranks worst of all years with a complaint index of 100 and 13 recalls. Engine issues account for 224 complaints (55% share, median mileage 35,500), with Transmission & Powertrain (85 complaints, 21% share, median mileage 28,000) and Fuel System (75 complaints, 19% share, median mileage 14,000) also frequent. Owners described sudden power loss with smoke from under the hood, unstable handling at highway speed, and trailer detachment issues. The overall median mileage at failure for this year was 30,000.
2023 engine problems →2023 transmission & powertrain problems →2023 fuel system problems →
2024 Toyota Tundra Index 95 · 335 complaints · 10 recalls
The 2024 Tundra has a complaint index of 95 and 10 recalls. Engine complaints make up over half of all reports (187 complaints, 56% share, median mileage 24,000), with Transmission & Powertrain (83 complaints, 25% share, median mileage 3,600) and Electrical System (63 complaints, 19% share, median mileage 14,450) close behind. Owners reported vehicle fires while parked, reduce-engine-power warnings shortly after purchase, and an engine main bearing recall shared with the 2022-2023 models. The overall median mileage at failure for this year was 14,450.
2024 engine problems →2024 transmission & powertrain problems →2024 electrical system problems →
2022 Toyota Tundra Index 90 · 428 complaints · 13 recalls
The 2022 Tundra shows a complaint index of 90 and 13 recalls. Engine complaints lead by a wide margin (223 complaints, 52% share, median mileage 37,500), followed by Fuel System (104 complaints, 24% share, median mileage 19,000) and Transmission & Powertrain (104 complaints, 24% share, median mileage 11,000). Owners reported main bearing contamination addressed by an engine recall, rearview camera display failures, and reverse light moisture intrusion covered by separate recalls. The overall median mileage at failure for this year was 28,500.
2022 engine problems →2022 fuel system problems →2022 transmission & powertrain problems →
2025 Toyota Tundra Index 85 · 132 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2025 Tundra carries a complaint index of 85 and 5 recalls. Engine complaints lead (58 complaints, 44% share, median mileage 34,000), followed by Transmission & Powertrain (35 complaints, 27% share, median mileage 2,700) and Fuel System (26 complaints, 20% share). Owners described sudden steering seizure causing a crash, lane-keeping assist jerking the vehicle off the road, and airbags failing to deploy in a multi-vehicle crash. The overall median mileage at failure for this year was 4,605, indicating problems surfacing early in ownership.
2025 engine problems →2025 transmission & powertrain problems →2025 fuel system problems →
2006 Toyota Tundra Index 80 · 545 complaints · 10 recalls
The 2006 Tundra carries a complaint index of 80 and 10 recall campaigns. Owners most often reported Structure & Body issues (170 complaints, 31% share, median mileage 120,000), followed by Airbags (134 complaints, 25% share, median mileage 110,000) and Suspension, Wheels & Tires (114 complaints, 21% share, median mileage 112,000). Sample complaints describe brake pedals going to the floor, loss of steering control, and rollovers linked to steering seizure. Recalls covered airbag inflators and seat heater wiring. The median mileage at failure across all complaints for this year was 96,000.
2006 structure & body problems →2006 airbags problems →2006 suspension, wheels & tires problems →
2007 Toyota Tundra Index 75 · 390 complaints · 12 recalls
The 2007 Tundra has a complaint index of 75 and 12 recalls. Engine problems dominate (116 complaints, 30% share, median mileage 57,000), with Suspension, Wheels & Tires (82 complaints, 21% share, median mileage 7,647) and Transmission & Powertrain (73 complaints, 19% share, median mileage 60,000) also common. Owners described tire failures leading to loss of control, a power steering gear defect covered by a later recall, and transmission shift levers that failed to engage park. The overall median mileage at failure for this year was 48,209.5.
2007 engine problems →2007 suspension, wheels & tires problems →2007 transmission & powertrain problems →
Most common Toyota Tundra problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.
- Engine1,285 (31%)
- Structure & Body591 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain578 (14%)
- Electrical System497 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires493 (12%)
- Fuel System486 (12%)
- Other458 (11%)
- Brakes410 (10%)
- Airbags309 (8%)
- Steering187 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What Toyota Tundra years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2006, 2007, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Tundra model years are rated Avoid, with 2023 having the highest complaint index at 100.
- What are the best Toyota Tundra years?
- The 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2021 Tundra years are rated Best, with complaint indexes of 20, 0, 15, and 10 respectively, the lowest among all 21 model years covered.
- Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- The 2023 Tundra has the worst complaint index of any Tundra year at 100, with 405 complaints and 13 recall campaigns, and Engine problems account for 55% of its complaints.
- Does the Toyota Tundra have engine problems?
- Engine issues are the top problem area across all Tundra years, making up 31% of the 4,093 total complaints, with 2022-2025 models showing especially high engine complaint shares of 44% to 56%.
- How many recalls does the Toyota Tundra have?
- Across the 2005-2025 model years, NHTSA lists 69 recall campaigns for the Tundra, with the 2006, 2007, 2022, and 2023 model years each carrying 10 or more.