2012 Toyota Tundra Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 10% of all complaints that year, with 3 crashes reported. The median mileage at failure was 37,000, and one related recall (13V014000) covers occupant sensor issues, though it targets other models more directly.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 16
- 10% of 155
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 37,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Driver seat frames crack or fracture, sometimes recurring even after dealer replacement.
- Truck bed rust develops around the rear axle mounting bolts and spot welds, corroding from the underside outward.
- Rust also forms rapidly under the seats where the seat structure secures to the floor.
- Door handles or latches stick and can allow doors to open unexpectedly while driving.
- Doors have failed to open after a crash into water, trapping the occupant briefly.
- Sharp bottom door corners have cut occupants' shins when entering or exiting the truck.
When 2012 Toyota Tundra body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 28, 2012, latest Oct 24, 2024.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Structure & Body3,235 vehicles
Seats
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.
Risk: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.
Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA lists 16 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Tundra, which is 10% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Tundra's structure or body?
- Yes, recall 13V014000, reported January 2013, involves occupant detection sensor recalibration, though it spans multiple Toyota models across several model years.
- What is the most common structure or body issue owners report?
- Owners most often describe truck bed rust near the rear axle mounting bolts and driver seat frame fractures, with median mileage at failure around 37,000.
- Did any 2012 Tundra structure or body complaints involve crashes?
- Yes, NHTSA data shows 3 crashes tied to Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Tundra, though no fires or injuries were reported.