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2025 Toyota Tundra: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2025 Toyota Tundra — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

More reported complaints than most truck.

Owners filed 127 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 94% of 2025 trucks. Power Train leads the reports (26%). 4 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

127

Reports to NHTSA, 2025

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

20

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

More complaints than 94% of 2025 trucks

The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Power Train issues lead owner complaints (26% of 127 reports), followed by engine (13%).

Power Train26% · 33 reports
Engine13% · 17 reports
Vehicle Speed Control11% · 14 reports
Electrical System7% · 9 reports
Unknown Or Other6% · 8 reports
Fuel/Propulsion System6% · 7 reports
Steering6% · 7 reports
Service Brakes5% · 6 reports

+ 11 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 127 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11707147, ODI 11743105, ODI 11742273, ODI 11739181, ODI 11738459.

Recalls(4)

Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.

Back Over PreventionJan 2025 · 25V657000Details +

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.

Exterior Lighting · 25V322000Details +

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.

Back Over Prevention · 26V038000Details +

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.

Equipment · 26V179000Details +

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.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

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2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD NHTSA source

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2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC RWD NHTSA source

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202422
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive192220
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182320
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive182320
Tundra 4WD PRO3.4L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive182019
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive172219
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cylPart-time 4-Wheel Drive172219

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2025 Toyota Tundra: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Toyota Tundra?

Owners filed 127 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Toyota Tundra — more complaints than 94% of comparable 2025 trucks, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2025 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (26% of complaints) and engine (13%).

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2025 Toyota Tundra, covering components such as back over prevention. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota Tundra get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Tundra between 19 and 22 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.