2022 Toyota Tundra Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, about 7% of its 428 total complaints for the year. A related recall (23V142000) covers a tonneau cover attachment defect, with no crashes, fires, or injuries reported in this category. Median mileage at failure was 49,150.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 30
- 7% of 428
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,150 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Front seat side shield covers crack repeatedly, sometimes replaced multiple times under warranty before cracking again.
- Driver and passenger seats loosen from the floor or make clunking and squeaking noises when cornering or driving over bumps.
- Recall 23V142000 notifications for the tonneau cover attachment were issued, but some owners reported long waits for repair parts to become available.
- Underbody skid plates have broken loose and dragged on the road while driving at highway speed.
- Owners report persistent rattling noises from the cab at idle and while braking.
- Interior trim issues include melting or smoking rear seat material and windshield molding coming loose.
When 2022 Toyota Tundra body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 23, 2022, latest Sep 2, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2022 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 23V142000Mar 3, 2023Structure & Body130,266 vehicles
Structure:body
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
Risk: A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
Structure & Body complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA lists 30 complaints in this category for the 2022 Tundra, which is 7% of the 428 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Toyota Tundra related to structure or body issues?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V142000, reported March 3, 2023, covers a defect where the tonneau cover attachment joints may fail. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- At what mileage do these structure and body problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,150 miles at the time these complaints were filed.
- Have any crashes, fires, or injuries been reported for this issue?
- No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries linked to the 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2022 Tundra.