2012 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 63 engine complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 41% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share among the years shown. The median mileage at failure is 81,000. No related engine recalls are listed in this data.
- Engine complaints
- 63
- 41% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 81,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the truck suddenly enters limp mode, often tied to secondary air injection pump or valve failure, cutting power while driving.
- Some describe a burning smell followed by sudden loss of power, later traced to oil leaking through a small crack.
- Several note oil leaking from the cam tower seal area onto the manifold, causing smoke as oil burns off.
- Some mention an oil leak near the timing belt discovered during a routine oil change.
- Multiple owners state Toyota extended warranty coverage for the same air injection parts on 2007-2011 and 5.7-liter trucks but not on their 2012 4.6-liter model.
- One report describes the check engine and traction control lights coming on along with a P0418 code linked to the limp mode condition.
When 2012 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 17, 2012, latest Aug 8, 2024.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Toyota Tundra
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2012 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA has logged 63 engine-related complaints for the 2012 Tundra, which is 41% of all 155 complaints filed for that model year, the largest engine share among the years listed.
- At what mileage do 2012 Tundra engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 81,000 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Tundra engine issues?
- No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for the 2012 Tundra engine problem area.
- What is the main engine complaint on the 2012 Tundra?
- Owners most often describe the truck entering limp mode, frequently linked to secondary air injection pump or valve failure, along with reports of oil leaks near the cam tower seal or timing belt.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to 2012 Tundra engine complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported among the 63 engine complaints, with 0 injuries.