2015 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#16 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
The 2015 Toyota Tundra ranks 16th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 0 and a "Best" verdict. It has 48 complaints, 4 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 fire on record, with Brakes as the top problem area.
- Complaints
- 48
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
Top 2015 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Parking brakes have failed to hold the truck on an incline, with one owner reporting the brake shoe overheated and caused a "death wobble" after a dealer adjustment.
- Integrated trailer brake controllers reportedly stop providing braking to the trailer, leaving only manual slide control.
- Door lock actuators have stopped locking or unlocking with the remote or door button, spreading from one door to others over time.
- Owners report hard cold starts tied to the flex-fuel engine and fuel pump/ECU misreading ethanol content, which also reduces fuel economy.
- Wiper mechanical components under the hood have broken loose during heavy rain or snow, with owners pointing to non-lubricated plastic parts that wear and rust.
- Front seat heater and amp module reportedly melted without a clear diagnosis.
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?
- Relative to other Tundra model years, the 2015 has the lowest complaint index (0) and ranks 16th out of 16 years tracked, earning a "Best" verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA data shows Brakes as the top problem area with 10 complaints (21% share), followed by Electrical System with 9 complaints (19%) and Fuel System with 7 complaints (15%).
- Does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Tundra, covering steering, suspension/wheels and tires, and labeling issues; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year Toyota Tundra should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint index data, the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Tundra model years carry "Avoid" verdicts, with complaint indexes of 80, 93, 100, and 87 respectively, far higher than the 2015's index of 0.
- How is fuel economy on the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
- The EPA rates the 2015 Tundra at 15 mpg combined (13 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300.