2025 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
87/100
#3 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Toyota Tundra has 132 NHTSA complaints, 5 recalls, and a complaint index of 87, ranking 3rd worst among 16 model years. Engine issues make up 44% of complaints, followed by transmission and fuel system problems.
- Complaints
- 132
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 11 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 22 hwy
Top 2025 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine58 (44%)
- Transmission & Powertrain35 (27%)
- Fuel System26 (20%)
- Electrical System16 (12%)
- Other14 (11%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (8%)
- Structure & Body9 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (7%)
- Steering8 (6%)
- Lane Departure7 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine dying or failing suddenly at speed, sometimes requiring full engine replacement.
- Multiple owners describe throttle lag or hesitation when accelerating from a stop, occasionally followed by an unexpected surge of power.
- Some report the transmission shuddering or hunting for the correct gear during acceleration, affecting turbo boost delivery.
- Owners describe the radar system and traction control shutting off unexpectedly, disabling forward collision warning and lane departure assistance until the vehicle is restarted.
- One owner reported a sudden steering seizure that caused a crash into a parked vehicle.
- Another owner described the lane-keeping assist activating on its own and steering the truck off the road into a ditch.
2025 Toyota Tundra recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V571000Sep 2, 2026Other135 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
- NHTSA 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Other8,230 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
- NHTSA 26V038000Jan 23, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras161,268 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not 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 camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
2025 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 22 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.
2025 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Compared to other Tundra model years, the 2025 ranks 3rd worst out of 16 years tracked, with a complaint index of 87 and 132 NHTSA complaints, so it falls into the 'Avoid' category relative to other years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
- Engine complaints make up 44% of reports (58 complaints), followed by transmission and powertrain issues at 27% and fuel system complaints at 20%, according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2025 Tundra, covering load carrying capacity labels, a rearview camera display software error, and moisture entering reverse light assemblies.
- What year Toyota Tundra should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data across 16 model years, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 all carry an 'Avoid' verdict, with 2024 having the highest complaint index at 100.
- At what mileage do 2025 Tundra problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 4,605 miles at failure across all reported issues, with engine complaints showing up at a median of 34,000 miles.