Toyota Tundra problems and recalls by year

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Years with 100+ complaints

70 recall campaigns since 2005

1. September 2, 2026 · 26V571000 · 2025 · Equipment › Other › Labels

   The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge.

2. July 6, 2026 · 26V433000 · 2026 · Equipment › Other › Labels

   The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect.

   Remedy: SET will provide the owner with a new load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge.

3. May 20, 2026 · 26V320000 · 2024 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

   Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.

   Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine.

4. January 23, 2026 · 26V038000 · 2024–2025 · Back over prevention › Software

   The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge.

5. November 6, 2025 · 25V767000 · 2022–2024 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine.

6. October 1, 2025 · 25V657000 · 2022–2025 · Back over prevention › Software

   A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

   Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge.

7. May 15, 2025 · 25V322000 · 2022–2025 · Exterior lighting › Back up lights

   Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge.

8. October 15, 2024 · 24V767000 · 2024 · Tires › Sidewall

   The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.

   Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.

9. May 30, 2024 · 24V381000 · 2022–2023 · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

   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.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge.

10. February 21, 2024 · 24V125000 · 2022–2024 · Power train › Automatic transmission

    Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge.

11. November 9, 2023 · 23V757000 · 2022–2024 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.

    Remedy: SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge.

12. September 13, 2023 · 23V633000 · 2023 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge.

13. August 10, 2023 · 23V566000 · 2022–2023 · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge.

14. July 7, 2023 · 23V468000 · 2023 · Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

    The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge.

15. March 3, 2023 · 23V142000 · 2022–2023 · Structure › Body

    The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.

    Remedy: Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer.

16. February 22, 2023 · 23V111000 · 2022–2023 · Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel

    A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge.

17. November 18, 2022 · 22V854000 · 2023 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle.

    Remedy: GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge.

18. September 1, 2022 · 22V661000 · 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic

    The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge.

19. July 13, 2022 · 22V501000 · 2022 · Back over prevention › Display function; Electrical system › Adas › Parking assist › Software

    Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge.

20. June 23, 2022 · 22V445000 · 2022 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

    The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge.

21. April 28, 2022 · 22V285000 · 2022 · Back over prevention › Display function; Electrical system › Software

    The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather, preventing the rearview image from displaying.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge.

22. November 23, 2021 · 21V920000 · 2007–2021 · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system; Steering › Rack and pinion

    The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge.

23. September 2, 2021 · 21V688000 · 2018–2021 · Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting › Headlights

    The headlight electrical circuits may power the high and low beams simultaneously, which could overheat the electrical connector.

    Remedy: Dealers will modify the engine wire harness assembly and replace any damaged bulb, bulb connector, and/or headlight assembly as necessary, free of charge.

24. July 15, 2020 · 20V410000 · 2018–2020 · Electrical system › Wiring; Exterior lighting › Turn signal

    Due to a wiring error, the front turn signals may not flash brightly enough.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the wire harness connected to the front turn signal bulbs free of charge.

25. December 19, 2018 · 18V900000 · 2019 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    The load carrying capacity modification label may have been incorrectly calculated.

    Remedy: Toyota has notified owners, and provided corrected load carrying capacity labels, free of charge.

26. October 11, 2018 · 18V711000 · 2018–2019 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    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.

    Remedy: All vehicle owners will be sent a corrected label.

27. October 4, 2018 · 18V685000 · 2018–2019 · Air bags; Electrical system › Software

    The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ECU, free of charge.

28. February 20, 2018 · 18V122000 · 2018 · Electronic stability control (esc)

    Electrical interference within the power supply circuit may cause the vehicle's electronic stability control system to be deactivated.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software, free of charge.

29. February 20, 2018 · 18V123000 · 2017 · Seat belts; Seats › Mid/rear assembly

    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.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge.

30. June 29, 2017 · 17V416000 · 2016 · Air bags › Knee bolster

    The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.

    Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been inspected and any incorrect knee air bag mounting bolts have been replaced, free of charge.

31. May 11, 2017 · 17V311000 · 2013–2017 · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge.

32. January 24, 2017 · 17V051000 · 2016–2017 · Structure › Body › Bumpers

    In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.

    Remedy: 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.

33. February 5, 2016 · 16V065000 · 2005–2006 · Air bags › Side/window

    The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge.

34. May 27, 2015 · 15V315000 · 2015 · Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

    These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure.

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge.

35. September 11, 2014 · 14V556000 · 2014 · Air bags › Side/window

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

36. July 16, 2014 · 14V429000 · 2013–2014 · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.

    Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge.

37. December 14, 2011 · 11V588000 · 2011 · Equipment › Other › Labels

    THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”

    Remedy: GULF STATES TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL PROVIDE A CORRECTED LABEL FREE OF CHARGE.

38. May 12, 2011 · 11V278000 · 2007–2011 · Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems

    SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATION FREE OF CHARGE.

39. April 26, 2011 · 11V254000 · 2011 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.

    Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE.

40. March 10, 2010 · 10V091000 · 2010 · Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

    DUE TO THIS IMPROPER WELD, THIS JOINT MAY SEPARATE AND THE SEPARATED SHAFT MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT FREE OR CHARGE.

41. February 25, 2008 · 08V080000 · 2007 · Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

    THE RECALLED VEHICLES ARE MY 2007 TUNDRAS EQUIPPED WITH 18" INSTALLED DIAMOND FINISH 5-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS (OPTION CODE WN1 OR WN4) OR 20" INSTALLED PAINTED ALLOY WHEELS WITH 6 DUAL SPOKES (OPTION CODE WV1 OR WV4).

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING WHEEL NUTS.

42. December 18, 2007 · 07V579000 · 2007 · Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

    ON CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS, DUE TO THE IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT OF THE SLIP YOKES THAT HAD BEEN REWORKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE HARDNESS OF THE SLIP YOKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SLIP YOKE AND REPLACE THE PROPELLER SHAFT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE.

43. January 19, 2007 · 07V013000 · 2005–2006 · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

    ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MINI VANS, DUE TO POSSIBLE IMPROPER FINISHING OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT, SOME BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCIDENTAL DETERIORATION OF THE INTERNAL LUBRICATION.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINTS.

44. July 20, 2005 · 05V328000 · 2005 · Air bags › Frontal

    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND OPTIONAL FABRIC FRONT CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM INDICATOR LENS.

45. June 2, 2005 · 05V254000 · 2005 · Air bags › On-off switch assembly

    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MANUAL AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH TO DISABLE THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG AND DO NOT HAVE A…

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE MANUAL AIR BAG ON-OFF SWITCH, REPLACE THE OWNER'S MANUAL, AND AFFIX A NEW SUN VISOR AIR BAG WARNING LABEL.

46. March 30, 2005 · 05V123000 · 2005 · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOTH VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) AND THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF SO EQUIPPED, WILL REPLACE THE TRD DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE.

Shared, in full on the sibling's page:

• Toyota Tacoma: 26V179000 (2024–2025, equipment); 11V148000 (2008–2011, tires)
• Toyota Prius: 24V548000 (2023–2024, equipment); 19V244000 (2019, equipment); 16V396000 (2005–2010, seats); 14V743000 (2006–2011, seats); 13V123000 (2008, 2010–2013, equipment); 13V014000 (2010–2013, air bags); 10V035000 (2005–2010, equipment); 10V036000 (2005–2010, equipment); 09V388000 (2007–2010, vehicle speed control)
• Toyota Camry: 20V682000 (2019–2020, fuel system, gasoline); 20V012000 (2018–2019, fuel system, gasoline); 16V420000 (2015–2016, equipment); 15V689000 (2009–2011, visibility); 12V491000 (2007–2008, visibility); 10V017000 (2007–2010, vehicle speed control)
• Toyota Corolla: 19V741000 (2005–2006, air bags); 18V883000 (2005, air bags); 15V285000 (2005–2006, air bags); 15V286000 (2005–2006, air bags)
• Toyota RAV4: 17V831000 (2017–2018, equipment); 09V223000 (2006–2010, equipment)
• Toyota Fj Cruiser: 11V185000 (2009–2011, tires)

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