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2025 Toyota TundraRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 141 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tundra. Most complaints involve engine (47) and power train (37). The EPA rates it 19–22 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
19–22mpg
EPA · 7 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
5campaigns
Latest Sep 2026
Owner complaints
141
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$2,900est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

5 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported Sep 2, 2026NHTSA 26V571000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported Mar 24, 2026NHTSA 26V179000

Back over prevention: software

Free remedy

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."

Back over preventionReported Jan 23, 2026NHTSA 26V038000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

141 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Engine47
  2. Power train37
  3. Fuel/propulsion system26
  4. Vehicle speed control21
  5. Electrical system13
  6. Steering8
  7. Forward collision avoidance8
  8. Structure7
  9. Lane departure7

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Tundra model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20001,026
2001421
2002511
2003411
2004466
2005377
2006545
2007390
2008327
200938
2010163
2011134
2012156
201385
201493
201551
2016120
201778
2018100
201974
202047
202124
2022432
2023412
2024349
2025141
Crashes reported
5
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

47 reports
“My truck showed “Hybrid Engine Malfunction contact dealer” upon start up, then “Reduced Engine Performance Check Engine” warnings. I was not warned that I should not drive at all so I took my son to school. As I was driving home up a hill around 35 mph the temperature gauge began to climb fast towards the upper limit. At the upper red limit the car warned “Engine Overheating Stop Immediately” and I pulled over. The engine began smoking as I pulled over. I have an aftermarket Air Intake for the twin turbo and an aftermarket cat-back exhaust system but neither of these parts could have caused dramatic overheating of the main engine and failure of the hybrid system. Events happened over the span of about 15 min driving from start up to breakdown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 20, 2026EngineODI 11772333

Power train

37 reports1 crash
“Vehicle Information: 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 1794 Edition 4x4 (i-FORCE MAX Hybrid) VIN: [XXX] Component: Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Hybrid Propulsion System Description of Defect: I have discovered an active fluid leak originating from the transmission/bell housing area on my vehicle. There are currently no dashboard warning lights illuminated, and the transmission is not yet slipping or shifting roughly. However, the vehicle is actively dripping fluid onto the ground and undercarriage components from the powertrain assembly. Safety Risk: A transmission fluid leak on a high-pressure 10-speed automatic transmission presents an immediate safety hazard. If the transmission fluid level drops too low while driving at highway speeds, it can cause sudden power loss, transmission lock-up, or catastrophic mechanical failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, transmission fluid leaking onto hot exhaust or hybrid electrical components poses a severe vehicle fire risk.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 18, 2026Power trainODI 11771883

Fuel/propulsion system

26 reports1 crash
“Have owned the 2025 Toyota Tundra for about 18 months. Multiple instances of delayed acceleration when stopped or almost stopped, sometimes as much as 3 or 4 seconds. Last time was in early June, 2026. This is very dangerous because when I pull out into an intersection it will start to go but then lose all power for a few seconds with traffic coming behind me. This is something Toyota needs to look into.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 16, 2026Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11744569
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 27, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

7 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybrid · 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S10)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tundra 2WD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid · Rear-Wheel Drive
202422$2,900409
Tundra 2WD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI · Rear-Wheel Drive
182320$3,200450
Tundra 2WD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) · Rear-Wheel Drive
182320$3,200442
Tundra 4WD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
192220$3,200439
Tundra 4WD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172219$3,400460
Tundra 4WD
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
172219$3,400468
Tundra 4WD PRO
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
182019$3,400461
  • Tundra 2WD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
    20 city · 24 hwy · $2,900/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Tundra 2WD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
    18 city · 23 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tundra 2WD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco)
    18 city · 23 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tundra 4WD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid
    19 city · 22 hwy · $3,200/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
  • Tundra 4WD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco)
    17 city · 22 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Tundra 4WD
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo, SIDI & PFI
    17 city · 22 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • Tundra 4WD PRO
    Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo
    18 city · 20 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

4 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
18.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC RWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.8%
Overall
— / 5
Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
18.5%
Overall
— / 5
Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC RWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.8%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 27, 2026Vehicle 20275Vehicle 20274Vehicle 20273
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2025 Tundra questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have?

5 safety recalls as of Oct 27, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2025 Toyota Tundra problems?

Owners filed 141 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (47), power train (37), fuel/propulsion system (26). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2025 Toyota Tundra get?

The EPA rates the 2025 Toyota Tundra at 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).

How safe is the 2025 Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2025 Toyota Tundra 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 27, 2026