How many electrical complaints does the 2012 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, which is 12% of the 155 total complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2012 Toyota Tundra?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2012 Toyota Tundra, even though some owners note that a similar P0418 code issue was recalled on the 2011 model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Tundra?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 Tundra is 90,000 miles.

What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2012 Toyota Tundra?

Owners most often report the secondary air injection code P0418 triggering the check engine light, limp mode with flashing warning lights, and wiring damage from rodents.

Did any 2012 Tundra electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries associated with the 18 Electrical System complaints for this model year.

2012 Toyota Tundra Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 12% of its 155 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 90,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component on this model year.

Electrical System complaints: 18; 12% of 155
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 90,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report the secondary air injection system triggering code P0418, causing the check engine light to stay on.
Multiple owners describe the truck entering limp mode with the 4LO, check engine, and trac off lights flashing, along with a major loss of power.
Several complaints describe rodents chewing through wiring harnesses, leading to electrical failures and, in one case, the truck being towed after losing power on the road.
Owners report intermittent starting problems, including ignition hesitation at standstill even after replacing the battery, starter, or alternator.
Some drivers describe wiring issues in the steering column causing the horn to stop working or the hands-free talk switch to activate unintentionally instead of the horn.
One owner reported an electrical buzzing noise from the dash area when pressing the gas pedal.

When 2012 Toyota Tundra electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 14, 2013, latest Aug 19, 2026.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2013 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tundra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201017 (11%)
201123 (17%)
201218 (12%)
201314 (16%)
201419 (20%)
20159 (19%)
201635 (29%)
201732 (41%)
201826 (26%)
201916 (22%)
20206 (13%)
20214 (17%)
202233 (8%)
202357 (14%)
202463 (19%)
202516 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2012 Toyota Tundra have?: NHTSA lists 18 Electrical System complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, which is 12% of the 155 total complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2012 Toyota Tundra?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the Electrical System on the 2012 Toyota Tundra, even though some owners note that a similar P0418 code issue was recalled on the 2011 model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Tundra?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2012 Tundra is 90,000 miles.
What are the most common electrical complaints on the 2012 Toyota Tundra?: Owners most often report the secondary air injection code P0418 triggering the check engine light, limp mode with flashing warning lights, and wiring damage from rodents.
Did any 2012 Tundra electrical complaints involve fires or crashes?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 fires and 0 crashes and 0 injuries associated with the 18 Electrical System complaints for this model year.