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Toyota Tundra 2007–2021

2nd generation · XK50

NHTSA data through 13 August 20262,554 complaints, 1,821 with mileageMethod

Reports with mileage
1,821
Median of reported failures
42,000 mi
Most-reported system
Electrical system (10.2%)
Recalls
34

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On this generation, 27% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 11 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.

Figure 1 · Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 · 1,821 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 321 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Toyota Tundra 2007–2021Histogram of 1,821 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 321 complaints, 17.6 percent of the total. 27% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 11 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. A further 24 complaints, 1.3 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 42,500.
  • First 12,000 miles — 27% of all failures
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 24 complaints (1.3%), plotted separately
10%
1,000
25%
10,000
Median
42,500
75%
88,000
90%
128,268

Tallest bin: 321 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 1,821 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,00032117.6%
5,000–10,0001287.0%
10,000–15,000894.9%
15,000–20,000884.8%
20,000–25,000754.1%
25,000–30,000623.4%
30,000–35,000563.1%
35,000–40,000492.7%
40,000–45,000563.1%
45,000–50,000452.5%
50,000–55,000422.3%
55,000–60,000532.9%
60,000–65,000462.5%
65,000–70,000462.5%
70,000–75,000623.4%
75,000–80,000543.0%
80,000–85,000532.9%
85,000–90,000633.5%
90,000–95,000422.3%
95,000–100,000392.1%
100,000–105,000482.6%
105,000–110,000291.6%
110,000–115,000231.3%
115,000–120,000231.3%
120,000–125,000351.9%
125,000–130,000150.8%
130,000–135,000120.7%
135,000–140,000211.2%
140,000–145,000140.8%
145,000–150,000191.0%
150,000–155,000160.9%
155,000–160,00090.5%
160,000–165,00090.5%
165,000–170,000100.5%
170,000–175,000110.6%
175,000–180,00090.5%
180,000–185,00080.4%
185,000–190,00060.3%
190,000–195,00060.3%
195,000–200,00050.3%
200,000+241.3%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 2,554 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra, and 1,821 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

27% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 11 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.

The most-reported areas are the electrical system (10.2% of complaints, typically around 46,000 miles), the engine (9.1% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles), body structure (9.0% of complaints, typically around 64,000 miles).

34 recall campaigns cover this generation.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra were filed by 42,000 miles and 90% by 128,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,821 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

24 reports (1.3%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Tundra reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2007–2021 Tundra: the 3-minute check

Generated from 1,821 mileage-tagged complaints, 34 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 34 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  2. Ask for suspension repair records. This area fails at a median of 8,500 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
  3. Check emissions/engine on 2007–2014 cars. Secondary air injection (AI) pump and air switching valve failure on the V8s. Moisture and exhaust condensate corrode the pump and valves, triggering check engine lights and limp/fail-safe mode. Toyota issued a Customer…
  4. Check engine on 2007–2021 cars. Cam tower oil leaks on the 5.7L 3UR-FE — the sealant between the cam towers and cylinder head degrades and weeps oil, commonly presenting as oil in the spark plug tubes or a leak at the front of the engine.…
  5. Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 27% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.

On inspection, the electrical system and the engine are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The electrical system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 46,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Toyota Tundra 2007–2021

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Throttle and speed control220 reports23,0006,500–46,000Throttle and speed control: 220 reports, median 23,000 miles, middle half 6,500 to 46,000 miles.
  2. Electrical system260 reports46,00014,000–97,000Electrical system: 260 reports, median 46,000 miles, middle half 14,000 to 97,000 miles.
  3. Transmission and driveline215 reports50,00015,000–90,000Transmission and driveline: 215 reports, median 50,000 miles, middle half 15,000 to 90,000 miles.
  4. Problems owners could not categorise183 reports52,0009,000–110,000Problems owners could not categorise: 183 reports, median 52,000 miles, middle half 9,000 to 110,000 miles.
  5. Body structure230 reports64,00016,000–107,000Body structure: 230 reports, median 64,000 miles, middle half 16,000 to 107,000 miles.
  6. Fuel and propulsion system161 reports73,00050,000–102,000Fuel and propulsion system: 161 reports, median 73,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 102,000 miles.
  7. Engine232 reports80,00050,000–111,000Engine: 232 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 111,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Electrical system26010.2%46,00014,000–97,000
Engine2329.1%80,00050,000–111,000
Body structure2309.0%64,00016,000–107,000
Throttle and speed control2208.6%23,0006,500–46,000
Transmission and driveline2158.4%50,00015,000–90,000
Problems owners could not categorise1837.2%52,0009,000–110,000
Fuel and propulsion system1616.3%73,00050,000–102,000
Brakes1576.1%15,0003,000–65,000
Suspension1475.8%8,500200–80,000
Steering1054.1%56,00014,000–88,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 · 1,821 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Toyota Tundra 2007–2021Of 1,821 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 58 percent below 60,000 miles. 76 percent below 90,000 miles. 87 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 42,500 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 58% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 76% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 87% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 1.3% of reports (24) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

58% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Throttle and speed control — median 23,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Electrical system — middle half 14,000–97,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 50,000–111,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 16,000–107,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 15,000–90,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 9,000–110,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 50,000–102,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

76% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Throttle and speed control — median 23,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 50,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Electrical system — middle half 14,000–97,000 mi
  • Engine — middle half 50,000–111,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 16,000–107,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 9,000–110,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — middle half 50,000–102,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

87% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Electrical system — median 46,000 mi
  • Engine — median 80,000 mi
  • Body structure — median 64,000 mi
  • Throttle and speed control — median 23,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — median 50,000 mi
  • Problems owners could not categorise — median 52,000 mi
  • Fuel and propulsion system — median 73,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 42,500 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The electrical system accounts for 10.2% of complaints (260 reports, 179 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 46,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 14,000 and 97,000 miles.

The engine accounts for 9.1% of complaints (232 reports, 176 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 80,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 111,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 9.0% of complaints (230 reports, 138 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 64,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 16,000 and 107,000 miles.

Throttle and speed control accounts for 8.6% of complaints (220 reports, 185 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 23,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 6,500 and 46,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 8.4% of complaints (215 reports, 176 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 50,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 15,000 and 90,000 miles.

Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 7.2% of complaints (183 reports, 104 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 52,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 9,000 and 110,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2007 model year drew the most — 535 complaints — while 2021 drew the fewest at 30. The median year sits at 115.

That makes 2007 an outlier: roughly 4.7 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 34 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

The campaigns cluster around equipment (10), seats (4), the tyres (3). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 2,554 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
155 (6.1%)
Fires
33
Injury reports
75
Fatality reports
5

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Emissions/Engine 2007–2014

Secondary air injection (AI) pump and air switching valve failure on the V8s. Moisture and exhaust condensate corrode the pump and valves, triggering check engine lights and limp/fail-safe mode. Toyota issued a Customer Support Program / warranty enhancement covering 2007-2010 Tundra air pump assemblies and air switching valves, and separately addressed a 2012-2014 Tundra ECM software condition that could itself cause the air injection pump to fail and put the truck into fail-safe mode.

Engine 2007–2021

Cam tower oil leaks on the 5.7L 3UR-FE — the sealant between the cam towers and cylinder head degrades and weeps oil, commonly presenting as oil in the spark plug tubes or a leak at the front of the engine. Labor-intensive repair requiring cam cover and timing cover disassembly.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
2007535419
2008460369
20095338
2010218188
2011184132
2012215160
201310581
201411583
20155930
2016156109
201711266
201815378
201910441
20205524
2021303

Recalls (34) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Apr 2022 · 2018–2021 · Exterior LightingAn overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Tundra vehicles. The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

    What can happen. An overheated electrical connector can increase the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB06 and 21TA06.

    NHTSA campaign 21V688000, reported 2022-04-25.

  2. Jan 2022 · 2007–2021 · SteeringAn oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. 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.

    What can happen. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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 campaign 21V920000, reported 2022-01-21.

  3. Jan 2021 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this re

    NHTSA campaign 20V682000, reported 2021-01-21.

  4. Aug 2020 · 2018–2020 · Exterior LightingIf the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with LED headlight assemblies. Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    What can happen. If the turn signals or hazard lamps do not flash brightly enough, other drivers may fail to see that the turn signal or hazard lamp functions have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB12/20TA12.

    NHTSA campaign 20V410000, reported 2020-08-17.

  5. May 2020 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014

    What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

    NHTSA campaign 20V012000, reported 2020-05-01.

  6. May 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentIf the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 19R1.

    NHTSA campaign 19V244000, reported 2019-05-24.

  7. Jan 2019 · 2019 · EquipmentAn overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Tundra standard and long bed trucks equipped with a spray-in bed liner. The load carrying capacity modification label may have been incorrectly calculated. If the label is followed, the vehicle may be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota has notified owners, and provided corrected load carrying capacity labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2019. The recall number is J08. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.

    NHTSA campaign 18V900000, reported 2019-01-24.

  8. Nov 2018 · 2018–2019 · EquipmentSince the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The accessory all-weather floormats may have been counted twice when creating the load carrying capacity modification label, resulting in the capacity modification label incorrectly overstating the additional weight by 10 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    What can happen. Since the incorrect label is not within 1% of the additional weight, the vehicles are not compliant with the FMVSS.

    The free fix. All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0Z.

    NHTSA campaign 18V711000, reported 2018-11-16.

  9. Oct 2018 · 2018–2019 · Electrical SystemIf the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. If this occurs, the ECU may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," and 214, "Side Impact Protection."

    What can happen. If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0X. Note: 18V-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18V-122.

    NHTSA campaign 18V685000, reported 2018-10-26.

  10. Mar 2018 · 2017 · SeatsIf the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

    The defect. 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."

    What can happen. If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

    The free fix. 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 campaign 18V123000, reported 2018-03-19.

  11. Mar 2018 · 2018 · Electronic Stability Control (esc)Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles. Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

    What can happen. Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system can increase the risk of a crash in certain conditions.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0H. Note: This recall has been superseded by 18V-685. The software remedy for 18V-685 includes the updates to the software for this recall.

    NHTSA campaign 18V122000, reported 2018-03-14.

  12. Jan 2018 · 2017–2018 · EquipmentAn incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the…

    The defect. 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."

    What can happen. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. 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.

    NHTSA campaign 17V831000, reported 2018-01-23.

  13. Jun 2017 · 2013–2017 · WheelsLugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

    What can happen. Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

    NHTSA campaign 17V311000, reported 2017-06-23.

  14. Jun 2017 · 2016 · Air BagsThe incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.

    What can happen. The incorrect bolts may cause the air bag module to loosen over time, affecting the performance of the knee airbag, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    The free fix. All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0K.

    NHTSA campaign 17V416000, reported 2017-06-22.

  15. Apr 2017 · 2016–2017 · StructureIf a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.

    What can happen. If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.

    NHTSA campaign 17V051000, reported 2017-04-21.

  16. Jul 2016 · 2015–2016 · EquipmentAn incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

    What can happen. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

    NHTSA campaign 16V420000, reported 2016-07-14.

  17. Jul 2016 · 2007–2010 · SeatsIf damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

    What can happen. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

    NHTSA campaign 16V396000, reported 2016-07-14.

  18. Nov 2015 · 2009–2011 · VisibilityIf the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

    What can happen. If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

    NHTSA campaign 15V689000, reported 2015-11-25.

  19. Jun 2015 · 2015 · EquipmentIf the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be…

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,00

    What can happen. If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.

    NHTSA campaign 15V315000, reported 2015-06-29.

  20. Jan 2015 · 2007–2011 · SeatsDamage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and…

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 RAV4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

    What can happen. Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

    The free fix. SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

    NHTSA campaign 14V743000, reported 2015-01-29.

  21. Oct 2014 · 2014 · Air BagsIf the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury…

    The defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.

    What can happen. If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

    NHTSA campaign 14V556000, reported 2014-10-21.

  22. Aug 2014 · 2013–2014 · WheelsIf the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the…

    The defect. Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.

    What can happen. If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.

    NHTSA campaign 14V429000, reported 2014-08-29.

  23. May 2013 · 2008–2013 · EquipmentAn inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires.

    The defect. Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 RAV4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight ad

    What can happen. An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

    The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

    NHTSA campaign 13V123000, reported 2013-05-28.

  24. Mar 2013 · 2010–2013 · SeatsIf the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may…

    The defect. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger se

    What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

    The free fix. Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

    NHTSA campaign 13V014000, reported 2013-03-21.

  25. Nov 2012 · 2007–2008 · VisibilityIf the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

    The defect. Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

    What can happen. If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

    The free fix. Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

    NHTSA campaign 12V491000, reported 2012-11-05.

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