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2022 Toyota Tundra reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Toyota Tundra holds 428 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 69 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tundra years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 13 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Back-over prevention, software, and Backup lights.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
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Complaints

428

Per year

69

Recalls

13

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (164 of 428), then Powertrain (104) and Fuel and propulsion system (75). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Tundra has 24 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 403 complaints, 95 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 Toyota Tundra. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (13)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-11-06 · NHTSA campaign 25V767000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. 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. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 25V657000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall exterior lighting, backup lights 2025-05-15 · NHTSA campaign 25V322000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2024-05-30 · NHTSA campaign 24V381000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. 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. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2024-02-21 · NHTSA campaign 24V125000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Recall Labels 2023-11-09 · NHTSA campaign 23V757000
Summary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2023-08-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V566000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. 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. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
Recall structure, body 2023-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 23V142000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2023-02-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V111000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
Recall Hydraulic brakes 2022-09-01 · NHTSA campaign 22V661000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
Recall electrical system, driver assistance, parking assist, software 2022-07-13 · NHTSA campaign 22V501000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.
Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2022-06-23 · NHTSA campaign 22V445000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. 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. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
Recall electrical system, software 2022-04-28 · NHTSA campaign 22V285000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA04.

Complaints by component (428 total)

Engine
164
Powertrain
104
Fuel and propulsion system
75
Engine and engine cooling
37
Speed control
32
Service brakes
30
Electrical system
29
Fuel system, gasoline
28
Structure
17
Forward collision avoidance
16
Seats
13
Steering
9
Back-over prevention
5
Exterior lighting
5
Tires
5
Air bags
4
Lane departure
4
Suspension
4
Visibility and wipers
4
Wheels
4
Equipment
2
Diesel fuel system
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Parking brake
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

34202255202311820241562025652026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On September 1, 2026, my 2022 Toyota Tundra experienced a serious loss of accelerator response while I was leaving a gas station and entering traffic. I pressed the accelerator, but the truck provided effectively no…"
    Powertrain, Speed control, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-10
  • "This is a follow-up to my NHTSA complaint tracking #11742382, filed June 5, 2026, before my recall repair. I'm filing again because the repair is now complete and it has raised two new concerns: undocumented warranty…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-06
  • "REPEATED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE / FAILED RECALL REMEDY. My 2022 Toyota Tundra suffered a complete engine seizure and sudden loss of motive power August 30, 2026, creating an immediate traffic hazard. This is the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-05
  • "The contact's husband owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the key fob failed to unlock the front driver’s side door. Due to the failure, the contact was forced to lock the front driver’s side door…"
    Electrical system, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-09-02
  • "I am filing this complaint regarding my Toyota Tundra and Toyota Safety Recall 24TA07. My vehicle was previously affected by this engine recall, and Toyota replaced the engine as the recall remedy. The replacement…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 2WD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 2WD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated
2022 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 2WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 24 22 MPG $2950
Tundra four-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400
Tundra four-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Tundra four-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG $3250
Tundra four-wheel drive PRO 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 20 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (XK70), 2022–present
Body styles Double Cab, CrewMax
Oil 0W-20 (3.4L i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX) , 7.7 qt capacity
Tire size 255/70R18 to 285/65R18 (265/50R22 on some Limited/Platinum/Capstone trims)
Towing capacity 12,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 25V767 covers certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine, along with certain Lexus LX and Lexus GX vehicles. 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. Dealers perform an inspection using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary replace the engine, free of charge. NHTSA campaign 22V445 (Toyota 22TA05) covers certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles: 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. Dealers inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Toyota Tundra reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 Toyota Tundra holds 428 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 69 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tundra years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 13 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Back-over prevention, software, and Backup lights.

What are common problems with a 2022 Toyota Tundra?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (164 of 428), then Powertrain (104) and Fuel and propulsion system (75). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 Toyota Tundra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Tundra has 24 complaints, 4 per year, and the 2023 has 403 complaints, 95 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 Toyota Tundra been recalled?

The 2022 Toyota Tundra has 13 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Toyota Tundra?

Owners have filed 428 complaints about the 2022 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 Toyota Tundra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 Toyota Tundra is 19.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Toyota Tundra take?

2nd-gen US V8 (2012-2021): 0W-20 (~8.5 qt with filter). 3rd-gen 3.4L i-FORCE (2022+): 0W-20 (~7.7 qt with filter).

Does NHTSA campaign 21V920 cover the Toyota Tundra?

It covers certain 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles (Toyota 21TB10/21TA10): the power steering gear may have been manufactured incorrectly; dealers inspect and replace as directed.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Tundra?

2nd generation (2012-2021 in this catalog). The 3rd generation starts in 2022.