How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2012 Tundra, which is 14% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 87,065 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Tundra transmission or powertrain?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Tundra.

Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2012 Tundra, with 0 injuries reported.

How does 2012 compare to other Tundra model years for this problem area?

The 2012 Tundra's 21 complaints and 14% share are higher than 2010 (18 complaints, 11%) and 2011 (18 complaints, 13%), but far below 2022 (104 complaints, 24%) and 2024 (83 complaints, 25%).

2012 Toyota Tundra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 21 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 14% of its 155 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 87,065 miles. No related recalls are on file for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 21; 14% of 155
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 87,065 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission struggling to shift into 1st and 2nd gear, becoming sluggish or jumping during the shift.
Some describe the vehicle suddenly entering limp mode on the highway, losing power and being limited to about 40 mph.
Several complaints point to the secondary air injection/intake system triggering check engine and trac-off lights, cutting power while pulling into traffic.
One owner reports a transmission failure that occurred shortly after a dealer repair for an unrelated check engine light issue.
A flex-fuel software issue is described where the engine computer misreads fuel alcohol content, causing rough cold starts, power loss, and sudden RPM drops.

When 2012 Toyota Tundra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2012, latest Jul 26, 2023.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jul 2023; peak Mar 2013 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tundra model year

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

201018 (11%)
201118 (13%)
201221 (14%)
20130 (0%)
20145 (5%)
20151 (2%)
20165 (4%)
20176 (8%)
20183 (3%)
20191 (1%)
20203 (7%)
20211 (4%)
2022104 (24%)
202385 (21%)
202483 (25%)
202535 (27%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Toyota Tundra?: NHTSA lists 21 complaints in this area for the 2012 Tundra, which is 14% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 87,065 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Toyota Tundra transmission or powertrain?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 Tundra.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 fire among the transmission and powertrain complaints for the 2012 Tundra, with 0 injuries reported.
How does 2012 compare to other Tundra model years for this problem area?: The 2012 Tundra's 21 complaints and 14% share are higher than 2010 (18 complaints, 11%) and 2011 (18 complaints, 13%), but far below 2022 (104 complaints, 24%) and 2024 (83 complaints, 25%).