2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA

1 recalls, 26 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

26V433000 Jul 6, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence
An incorrect load carrying capacity modification label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will provide the owner with a new load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. An owner notification letter is expected to be mailed September 4, 2026. The owner may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET26A.
1 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

26 total complaints 1 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN3
SUSPENSION2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
SEATS1
STEERING1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
Toyota Tundra safety sense 2.5 package (pre-collision warning, lane keeping assist, RSA, etc.) disabled while vehicle was in motion.
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
Toyota Tundra safety sense 2.5 package (pre-collision warning, lane keeping assist, RSA, etc.) disabled while vehicle was in motion.
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST Jul 3, 2026
Incident date: Jul 1, 2026
Toyota Tundra safety sense 2.5 package (pre-collision warning, lane keeping assist, RSA, etc.) disabled while vehicle was in motion.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 2, 2026
Incident date: May 20, 2026
Bought my vehicle brand new on January 2026. During heavy rain, my truck has a strong water leak that comes out of the handle bars between the windshield and front door windows, behind the rearview mirrors and the sun glasses compartment. I’ve brought my vehicle to the dealership 3 times already a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 24, 2026
Incident date: Jun 16, 2026
Rear sunroof window exploded out while driving. Truck had just under 9000 total miles on it when this happened. Driving on I25 east of Casper Wyoming in very high cross winds. No other vehicle was within a quarter of a mile when the roof exploded with a VERY loud bang!
POWER TRAIN Jun 18, 2026
Incident date: Jan 28, 2026
From date of purchase… when truck accelerates from dead stop, drive train shudders for several seconds before fully engaged. Suspect issue related to software, hybrid enterface with drivetrain, torque converter not locking up. Dealer verified condition with test drive. Concluded it was operating n... Read more
ENGINE Jun 8, 2026
Incident date: Jun 6, 2026
I have owned my Honda Accord for under a year, puchased around 100k miles. My head gasket blew at 118k miles. There was no overheating of the engine or warning lights before hand, my car was idling after work and I turned it on and then I had about 5 different warning lights on. I find out that it w... Read more
ENGINE May 28, 2026
Incident date: Jan 31, 2026
Saturday may 23 at night my car started showing a message that states “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner's Manual” I took it to Toyota on Tuesday may 2026 they said it was fine and nothing was wrong even after I said that message kept appearing at least five times each time I was ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 26, 2026
Incident date: May 12, 2026
The touchscreen/head unit on my 2022 Honda Accord Sport SE (VIN: [XXX] ) consistently exhibits ghost touch behavior — the screen makes random phantom inputs while I am driving, without any physical contact. This causes the navigation to be rerouted or cancelled mid-drive, audio to change sources a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 10, 2026
Incident date: May 10, 2026
The car had been parked for 30 minutes in the driveway and spontaneously caught on fire. Our lives and home were at risk of serious injury due to the fire. Firefighters and police were called to the scene and the fire was put out. There were no mechanical issues prior to this happening.
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my Tesla Model Y. While driving, the vehicle’s main center screen (MCU) suddenly failed and entered a continuous reboot loop. This resulted in the loss of critical driving information and controls, including navigation, camera display, and vehicle... Read more
SUSPENSION Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
axle is deteriorating and make a clicking, vibrating and loud noise when turning or driving
POWER TRAIN Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
While driving at steady speeds around 50–65 mph, the vehicle intermittently feels like it shifts into neutral and the engine revs unexpectedly. After a moment, the transmission re-engages. This creates a safety concern, especially at highway speeds. Issue appears consistent with reported problems ... Read more
WHEELS Apr 10, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
axle is deteriorating and make a clicking, vibrating and loud noise when turning or driving
SUSPENSION Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 11, 2026
Vehicle: Lincoln MKZ 2013 Dealer: Auto Quest Inc. Description of the Safety Issue: I am submitting this report regarding a vehicle safety concern involving a 2013 Lincoln MKZ that I purchased from Auto Quest Inc. in Renton, Washington. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, within the first few da... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera image was delayed while being displayed. Additionally, the camera remained displayed while shifted out of reverse(R). The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V572000 (Back Over... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 18, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a clunking sound coming from the vehicle while attempting to shift gears. There was no warning light illuminated. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly hesitated ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 11, 2026
Incident date: Jan 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Mazda CX-30. The contact stated that the key fob had a slight dent, and after dropping the key fob, the key fob fractured into several pieces. The contact was unable to lock and unlock the vehicle using the key fob. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The de... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 9, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2026
12 V battery fails everyday and needed to press the 12 V boost button. Sometimes alarm turns on middle of the night.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Dec 24, 2025
Limp mode, knocking , engine light. Only has 62,768 miles on it. I can't fill out campaign 966 or 982 on the official web site for extended coverage.
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 22, 2025
Incident date: Dec 17, 2025
Vehicle was driving approximately 65 miles per hour on interstate. Upon crossing a bridge the sunroof exploded sending glass flying inside the vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with a dash camera which also captured audio. No external object struck the vehicle. Two children and an adult in the vehic... Read more
3 injured
STEERING Dec 22, 2025
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
The vehicle starts but the steering wheel won’t move. It’s very stiff and takes two pairs of hands to turn it to the left or right.
SEATS Dec 22, 2025
Incident date: Dec 19, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Sienna. The contact had received a recall letter from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V668000 (Seats). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the remedy was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reas... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
I am writing to report a serious safety issue with the satellite radio service in my vehicle. Recently, advertisements have been automatically taking over my infotainment screen while I'm driving, overriding whatever I am doing and forcing me to interact with the system to dismiss the ad. This beha... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
My 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris recently experienced a sudden onset of engine issues, triggering the Check Engine Light. Diagnostic data retrieved from the vehicle (via onboard telematics) revealed the following error codes via onboard OBD GPS Bouncie: P0300: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected... Read more
ENGINE Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 25, 2025
I began receiving a notification labeled "Engine fault, service now" a few weeks prior to the incident. I took my car to a mechanic and everything checked out fine, so the code was cleared and did not return. A few weeks later, I was changing my oil and noticed my engine coolant appeared extremely l... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA

2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/CC N/A AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk 18.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, TOYOTA TUNDRA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE09049 Opened: Oct 6, 2009 , Closed: Jan 26, 2010
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FRAME CORROSION
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED BASED ON 20 REPORTS OF MODEL YEAR (MY) 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES EXPERIENCING SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FRAME, RESULTING IN EITHER UNDER-BODY MOUNTED SPARE TIRE SEPARATION OR REAR BRAKE FAILURE.THE FAILURE REPORT COUNTS SHOWN ABOVE ARE FOR MY 2000 AND 2001 VEHICLES ONLY.BY L... Read more
RQ06005 Opened: Apr 10, 2006 , Closed: Aug 9, 2006
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2004
LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATION
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATIONS (ODI) OPENED RQ06-005 BASED ON FOUR CONSUMER REPORTS OF ALLEGED BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT A FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALL OF THESE C... Read more
EA04024 Opened: Aug 20, 2004 , Closed: Jul 8, 2005
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
BALL JOINT SEPARATION
ODI RECEIVED 3 CONSUMER REPORTS OF ALLEGED BALL JOINT SEPARATION ON MY 2002 TUNDRA VEHICLES.THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT A FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.BASED ON THESE COMPLAINTS, ODI OPENED PE02-0... Read more
PE04040 Opened: Apr 13, 2004 , Closed: Aug 20, 2004
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT BREAKAGE
ODI OPENED PE04-040 BASED ON THREE CONSUMER REPORTS OF ALLEGED BALL JOINT FAILURE.THE COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT A FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING, WHICH CAUSED THE SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE AND RESULTED IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS INVOLVED THE FAILURE OF A LOWE... Read more

TOYOTA TUNDRA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the TOYOTA TUNDRA across all model years (1999, 2026).

236 Total Recalls
9,358 Total Complaints
4 Investigations
546 Reported Crashes
82 Reported Fires
30 Reported Deaths

TOYOTA TUNDRA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 1 26
2025 4 217 View
2024 10 491 View
2023 13 585 View
2022 13 619 View
2021 3 30 View
2020 5 55 View
2019 10 103 View
2018 9 154 View
2017 6 112 View
2016 6 154 View
2015 5 58 View
2014 5 115 View
2013 6 105 View
2012 4 215 View
2011 11 184 View
2010 16 218 View
2009 13 53 View
2008 13 460 View
2007 14 535 View
2006 13 677 View
2005 14 491 View
2004 13 652 View
2003 10 524 View
2002 6 648 View
2001 5 542 View
2000 7 1,334 View
1999 1 1 View

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