2022 Toyota Tundra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2022 Toyota Tundra has a complaint index of 90, the third-worst of 21 model years, and carries 13 recalls including engine and transmission software issues. NHTSA lists 428 complaints, over half about the engine, giving it an Avoid verdict.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 90/100
- #3 of 21 Tundra years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 428
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 13
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2022 Toyota Tundra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine223 (52%)
- Fuel System104 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain104 (24%)
- Other46 (11%)
- Electrical System33 (8%)
- Brakes32 (7%)
- Structure & Body30 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (3%)
- Steering9 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden reduced engine power tied to a turbo wastegate issue, sometimes while driving on the freeway.
- Some describe the truck stalling multiple times while in traffic or on the highway, requiring a full restart.
- One owner reported the collision avoidance system failed to activate before a 40 mph crash into a tree, with airbags not deploying.
- Owners report brake failure while driving, including one case where the brakes did not respond at all.
- Some describe transfer case indicator lights flashing between 4-high and 4-low that would not clear even after restarting the engine.
- One owner reported SRS airbag system malfunction warnings appearing and then disappearing after restarting the truck.
2022 Toyota Tundra recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V767000Nov 6, 2025Engine126,691 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
- NHTSA 25V657000Oct 1, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras393,838 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
- NHTSA 25V322000May 15, 2025Electrical System443,444 vehicles
Exterior lighting:back up lights
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Risk: Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
2022 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 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.
2022 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Tundra a complaint index of 90, ranked third-worst among 21 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Tundra years.
- What are the main problems with the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
- Engine complaints make up 52% of all reports, with fuel system and transmission/powertrain issues each accounting for 24%. Median mileage at engine failure was 28,500 for the model year overall, though the engine problem area's own median was 37,500 miles.
- Does the 2022 Toyota Tundra have engine recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 25V767000 covers debris contamination in the V35A engine's #1 main bearing, and recall 24V381000 covers a related engine assembly replacement for 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 models.
- How many complaints and recalls does the 2022 Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 428 complaints and 13 recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, with 5 crashes, 3 injuries, and 0 fires reported.
- Which Toyota Tundra years are better than 2022?
- Years like 2015, 2013, 2017, and 2021 all earn a Best verdict with complaint indexes as low as 0 and as few as 2 recalls, compared to the 2022 model's index of 90 and 13 recalls.