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2017 Toyota Tundra Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints make up 21% of all 2017 Toyota Tundra complaints (16 of 78), with a median failure mileage of 39,750 miles. No fuel-system recall covers the 2017 model year, even though owners note similar recalls exist for 2018-2019 trucks.

Fuel System complaints
16
21% of 78
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
39,750 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report extended cranking and rough or delayed cold starts, especially on Flex Fuel V8 trucks, that dealers could not permanently fix.
  • Some owners describe fuel pump failures that caused engine misfires and disabled traction control, requiring a multi-week dealership wait.
  • Several report the EVAP system or charcoal canister failing before 60,000 miles, sometimes just after purchasing a certified pre-owned truck.
  • Others found the fuel tank rollover valve stuck, with Toyota telling them the whole tank needed replacement outside of warranty.
  • One owner reported a fuel hose damaged by rodents that caused a noticeable fuel odor and leak.
  • A few owners noted the fuel tank never fills past a certain point even when the gauge and mileage indicator show it nearly empty.

When 2017 Toyota Tundra fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2019, latest Jan 3, 2026.

2017 Toyota Tundra fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2019Aug 2020Feb 2021May 2022Feb 2023Oct 2023Jan 2025Jan 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2023 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Tundra model year

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

  1. 201011 (7%)
  2. 201115 (11%)
  3. 201227 (17%)
  4. 201313 (15%)
  5. 20146 (6%)
  6. 20157 (15%)
  7. 20167 (6%)
  8. 201716 (21%)
  9. 201818 (18%)
  10. 201922 (31%)
  11. 20207 (15%)
  12. 20212 (8%)
  13. 2022104 (24%)
  14. 202375 (19%)
  15. 202447 (14%)
  16. 202526 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Tundra, which is 21% of all 78 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system problems on the 2017 Tundra?
No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the 2017 Tundra's fuel system, though some owners mention recalls that apply to 2018-2019 Flex Fuel trucks.
At what mileage do 2017 Tundra fuel system problems typically occur?
The median mileage at failure for Fuel System complaints on the 2017 Tundra is 39,750 miles.
What specific fuel system issues do 2017 Tundra owners report?
Owners describe hard cold starts, fuel pump failures, EVAP/charcoal canister failures, a stuck fuel tank rollover valve, and a fuel tank that will not fill to its rated capacity.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.