Toyota Tundra Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
Toyota Tundra years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, with complaint indexes of 80, 93, 100, and 87. The best years are 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021, each with complaint indexes of 20 or below. Engine problems dominate every avoid year, making up 44% to 56% of complaints.
Avoid 2022Avoid 2023Avoid 2024Avoid 2025Best 2015Best 2017Best 2020Best 2021
- Model years
- 16
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 2,414
- Recall campaigns
- 55
- Crashes reported
- 69
- Fires reported
- 22
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Caution | 73 | 160 | 12 | 0 | 13 | Engine | 16 | — |
| 2011 | Caution | 60 | 134 | 6 | 0 | 10 | Engine | 16 | 4★ |
| 2012 | Caution | 67 | 155 | 7 | 2 | 3 | Engine | 15.5 | 4★ |
| 2013 | Good | 33 | 85 | 4 | 3 | 5 | Engine | 15.5 | 4★ |
| 2014 | Good | 27 | 93 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Structure & Body | 15.5 | 4★ |
| 2015 | Best | 0 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 4 | Brakes | 15 | 4★ |
| 2016 | Good | 40 | 119 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 15 | 4★ |
| 2017 | Best | 13 | 78 | 2 | 0 | 5 | Electrical System | 15 | 4★ |
| 2018 | Caution | 53 | 100 | 4 | 3 | 8 | Brakes | 15 | 4★ |
| 2019 | Good | 47 | 72 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Fuel System | 15 | 4★ |
| 2020 | Best | 20 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 4 | Fuel System | 14.5 | 4★ |
| 2021 | Best | 7 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Structure & Body | 14.5 | 4★ |
| 2022 | Avoid | 80 | 428 | 5 | 0 | 13 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2023 | Avoid | 93 | 405 | 7 | 5 | 13 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2024 | Avoid | 100 | 335 | 2 | 3 | 10 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
| 2025 | Avoid | 87 | 132 | 5 | 0 | 5 | Engine | 20 | 5★ |
Tundra years to avoid: what went wrong
2024 Toyota Tundra Index 100 · 335 complaints · 10 recalls
The 2024 Tundra has the highest complaint index of any year at 100, with 335 complaints, ranking 1st worst. Engine problems account for 56% of complaints at a median 24,000 miles, and transmission issues occur at a much lower median of 3,600 miles. Owners report vehicles catching fire while parked, engines that stall with grinding and knocking noises, and airbags that fail to deploy in a crash despite dashboard indications otherwise. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns, including engine main bearing and camera software recalls.
2024 engine problems →2024 transmission & powertrain problems →2024 electrical system problems →
2023 Toyota Tundra Index 93 · 405 complaints · 13 recalls
The 2023 Tundra has a complaint index of 93 and 405 complaints, ranking 2nd worst. Engine issues represent 55% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 35,500. Owners report unstable handling and swaying at highway speed, acrid odors and smoke from the cabin, unintended gear shifts to park, and engine shaking with loss of power accompanied by smoke from the hood. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns, including the same V35A engine main bearing inspection and a reverse camera software fix.
2023 engine problems →2023 transmission & powertrain problems →2023 fuel system problems →
2025 Toyota Tundra Index 87 · 132 complaints · 5 recalls
The 2025 Tundra has a complaint index of 87 with 132 complaints, ranking 3rd worst despite being the newest model year. Engine complaints are 44% of the total at a median 34,000 miles, while transmission issues appear at a much lower median of 2,700 miles. Owners report sudden steering seizure leading to crashes, lane-keeping assist jerking the vehicle off the road, airbags failing to deploy in multi-vehicle crashes, and transmission shudder during acceleration. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this year.
2025 engine problems →2025 transmission & powertrain problems →2025 fuel system problems →
2022 Toyota Tundra Index 80 · 428 complaints · 13 recalls
The 2022 Tundra carries a complaint index of 80 and 428 total complaints, ranking 4th worst. Engine problems make up 52% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 37,500. Fuel system and transmission issues each account for 24% of complaints. Owners report transfer case warning lights that will not clear, electrical harness failures, brake systems that fail to stop the vehicle, and crashes where airbags and collision avoidance did not activate. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this year, including an engine main bearing inspection recall and a rearview camera software issue.
2022 engine problems →2022 fuel system problems →2022 transmission & powertrain problems →
Most common Toyota Tundra problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine928 (38%)
- Fuel System403 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain389 (16%)
- Electrical System388 (16%)
- Other290 (12%)
- Brakes252 (10%)
- Structure & Body198 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires160 (7%)
- Steering117 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras101 (4%)
Frequently asked questions
- What Toyota Tundra years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Tundra have the highest complaint indexes (80, 93, 100, and 87), making them the years to avoid relative to other Tundra model years.
- What are the best Toyota Tundra years to buy?
- The 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Tundra rank as the best years, with complaint indexes of 0, 13, 20, and 7 respectively, the lowest among all 16 model years covered.
- What is the most common problem with the Toyota Tundra?
- Engine issues are the top problem area across all years, accounting for 928 of 2,414 total complaints, or 38%. Fuel system, transmission, and electrical issues follow at 17%, 16%, and 16%.
- Does the Toyota Tundra have engine recalls?
- Yes. The 2022, 2023, and 2024 Tundra models are covered by recall campaign 25V767000/26V320000 for a V35A engine main bearing issue caused by manufacturing debris, requiring a dealer inspection and possible repair.
- Is the 2024 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- The 2024 Tundra has the highest complaint index of all years covered, at 100, with 335 complaints and 10 recall campaigns, so relative to other Tundra years it ranks worst.