2015 Toyota Tundra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Toyota Tundra ranks 21st worst out of 21 model years, meaning it has the lowest complaint index of any Tundra year and carries a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 48 complaints, 4 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 fire for this year, with Brakes as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #21 of 21 Tundra years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 48
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Toyota Tundra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes10 (21%)
- Electrical System9 (19%)
- Fuel System7 (15%)
- Other6 (13%)
- Engine5 (10%)
- Structure & Body5 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
- Airbags3 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (6%)
- Steering2 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Integrated trailer brake controllers reportedly fail to send braking power to towed trailers, working only in manual slide mode.
- Parking brakes have been reported to fail holding the truck on steep grades, with one owner describing a shoe sticking and causing a wobble at highway speed.
- Brake rotors have been reported to overheat and warp during normal highway driving, causing vibration in the pedal and steering wheel.
- Door lock actuators have been reported to stop responding to the remote or door button, spreading from one door to others over time.
- Owners reported the front passenger airbag failing to deploy during a crash into an embankment.
- Paint has been reported to chip within months of ownership, with rust appearing on the body within about a year and a half.
2015 Toyota Tundra recalls
4 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 17V311000May 11, 2017Suspension, Wheels & Tires1,325 vehicles
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
- NHTSA 16V420000Jun 9, 2016Other4,253 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
2015 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 18 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.
2015 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Tundra has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any Tundra model year, and carries a Best verdict relative to other Tundra years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA complaints for this year are led by Brakes at 21% of complaints, followed by Electrical System at 19% and Fuel System at 15%.
- Does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2015 Tundra, covering steering, suspension wheels and tires, a load carrying capacity label, and a tire placard issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2015 Tundra compare to other Tundra years?
- The 2015 Tundra ranks 21st worst out of 21 model years with data, making it one of the better years, while years like 2006, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes up to 100.