2007 Toyota Tundra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Toyota Tundra ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years with a Complaint Index of 75 and 390 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict. Engine problems dominate at 30% of complaints, with 12 recalls covering steering, structure, and unintended acceleration concerns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #6 of 21 Tundra years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 390
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 26
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 22
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 14 city / 17 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 22 / 3
Top 2007 Toyota Tundra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine116 (30%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires82 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain73 (19%)
- Structure & Body66 (17%)
- Brakes41 (11%)
- Other34 (9%)
- Fuel System32 (8%)
- Electrical System27 (7%)
- Airbags14 (4%)
- Steering11 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration where the truck surges to full throttle even with a foot on the brake pedal.
- Some describe the transmission shifting into reverse or rolling backward unexpectedly after being placed in park.
- Drivers report the truck lunging forward while decelerating or coming to a stop, in some cases causing rear-end collisions.
- Tire and suspension failures were reported, including a driveshaft yoke breaking and separating from the transmission, damaging the rear tire and bumper.
- A tire tread or pressure issue reportedly caused a loss of control that led one owner to crash into a ditch.
2007 Toyota Tundra recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 21V920000Nov 23, 2021Steering22,462 vehicles
Steering:rack and pinion
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
- NHTSA 16V396000Jun 2, 2016Structure & Body7,749 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
- NHTSA 14V743000Nov 19, 2014Structure & Body3,233 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
2007 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 Tundra ranks 6th worst among 21 model years, with a Complaint Index of 75 and 390 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Tundra years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 30% of complaints (116 complaints) with a median failure mileage of 57,000 miles.
- Does the 2007 Toyota Tundra have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2007 Tundra, covering components including steering, structure and body, engine, and suspension/wheels and tires.
- How does the 2007 Tundra compare to other years?
- The 2007 Tundra's Complaint Index of 75 is worse than most other years except 2006 (80), 2022 (90), 2023 (100), 2024 (95), and 2025 (85), which also carry Avoid verdicts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
- The EPA rates the 2007 Tundra at 15 mpg combined (14 city/17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300.