2017 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
The 2017 Toyota Tundra ranks 14th of 16 model years with a complaint index of 13 and a 'Best' verdict among Tundra years. It has 78 complaints, 5 recalls, and no fires, with electrical issues (41% of complaints) as the top concern.
- Complaints
- 78
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 13 city / 18 hwy
Top 2017 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System32 (41%)
- Fuel System16 (21%)
- Brakes13 (17%)
- Other11 (14%)
- Engine6 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (8%)
- Steering5 (6%)
- Airbags3 (4%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (4%)
- Structure & Body2 (3%)
What owners report
- Headlights and dash lights suddenly go completely dark while the turn signal stalk is in the auto position, sometimes for several minutes.
- Interior and headlights shut off together when the turn signal is used, with dealers unable to reproduce the fault.
- Brakes reportedly failed to stop the vehicle during low-speed maneuvers, leading to collisions at very low mileage.
- Trailer integrated brake controller failed to apply electric trailer brakes correctly despite gain adjustments.
- Curtain airbags deployed unexpectedly while the vehicle was idling in park.
- Headlight leveling motor failed, pointing the headlight at the ground and reducing nighttime visibility.
2017 Toyota Tundra recalls
5 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 18V123000Feb 20, 2018Structure & Body8,769 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
Risk: If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
- NHTSA 17V831000Dec 20, 2017Other649 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
2017 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.
2017 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Compared to other Tundra model years, 2017 ranks well, placing 14th out of 16 years with a complaint index of 13 and a 'Best' verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA complaints show the Electrical System is the top problem area, making up 41% of all complaints, followed by the Fuel System at 21% and Brakes at 17%.
- Does the 2017 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 Tundra, covering steering, structure and body (seat leg brackets and labels), suspension wheels and tires (lugnuts), and the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets.
- What year Toyota Tundra should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data across 16 model years, the 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Tundra are rated Avoid, with complaint indexes of 80, 93, 100, and 87 respectively, while 2017 is rated Best.
- How many complaints does the 2017 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 78 complaints for the 2017 Tundra, with 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 0 fires reported.