Reliable Auto DB

2025 Toyota Tundra reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Toyota Tundra holds 130 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 65 per year. It is too early to rank against other Tundra years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Labels, Back-over prevention, software, and Backup lights.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
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Complaints

130

Per year

65

Recalls

5

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (45 of 130), then Powertrain (35) and Fuel and propulsion system (26). The most filings arrived in 2026 (67 of 130). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Tundra has 334 complaints, 111 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 Toyota Tundra. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall Labels 2026-09-02 · NHTSA campaign 26V571000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall Labels 2026-03-24 · NHTSA campaign 26V179000
Summary 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."
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.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2026-01-23 · NHTSA campaign 26V038000
Summary 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."
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.
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.

Complaints by component (130 total)

Engine
45
Powertrain
35
Fuel and propulsion system
26
Speed control
21
Electrical system
10
Forward collision avoidance
8
Steering
7
Wheels
7
Lane departure
6
Structure
6
Back-over prevention
5
Exterior lighting
5
Service brakes
5
Suspension
5
Seats
3
Visibility
3
Visibility and wipers
3
Air bags
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12024622025672026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The alignment has consistently been an issue since I purchased the truck in March 2025. I've had the wheels aligned 3 times since I purchased it. I took it in for the 25000 mile service and it's out of alignment again.…"
    Suspension · filed 2026-09-01
  • "On July 20, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure resulting in a total engine seizure while operating. The failure caused an immediate, sudden loss of motive power, forcing the vehicle to become…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-18
  • "The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to defrost the windshield on several occasions during the winter months, the windshield defroster failed to operate properly. The vehicle…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-08-18
  • "The plastic piece that is where the drivers power seat controls had cracked again for the 2nd time and it could pinch someone or poke them as it’s sharp"
    Seats · filed 2026-07-22
  • "I am reporting a severe thermal and electrical safety hazard regarding the OEM wireless charging pad in a 2025 Toyota Tundra. During standard vehicle operation, the integrated charging pad overheats to extreme…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-06-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC RWD 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 20 24 22 MPG $2950
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
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 22 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 2025 Toyota Tundra reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2025 Toyota Tundra holds 130 complaints after 2 years, a rate of 65 per year. It is too early to rank against other Tundra years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Labels, Back-over prevention, software, and Backup lights.

What are common problems with a 2025 Toyota Tundra?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (45 of 130), then Powertrain (35) and Fuel and propulsion system (26). The most filings arrived in 2026 (67 of 130). Those filings include 5 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2025 Toyota Tundra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Tundra has 334 complaints, 111 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Toyota Tundra been recalled?

The 2025 Toyota Tundra has 5 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 2025 Toyota Tundra?

Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2025 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Toyota Tundra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 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.