2017 Toyota Tundra
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 27 of 78 complaints (35%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 119 in 2016 to 78 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,650–4,150 | 3,650–4,150 | 3,900–4,150 | 3,900–4,450 | 3,900–4,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 15–17 | 15–17 | 15–16 | 14–16 | 14–16 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | 13–15 / 17–19 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 536–601 | 536–606 | 554–606 | 554–615 | 554–615 | |
| Complaints filed | 48 | 119 | 78 | 99 | 72 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Toyota Tundra have?
6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
Electrical: 27 of 78 NHTSA complaints (35%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA rates it 15–16 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Toyota Tundra?
EPA estimates $3,900–$4,150 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.6L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 15 mpg (high) | 19 mpg (high) | 16 mpg (high) | $3,900 (low) | 554 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 13 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 594 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 13 mpg (low) | 18 mpg | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 592 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.6L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 14 mpg | 18 mpg | 16 mpg (high) | $3,900 (low) | 568 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Gasoline or E85 | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 604 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 5.7L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 13 mpg (low) | 17 mpg (low) | 15 mpg (low) | $4,150 (high) | 606 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (6)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION · Campaign 21E103000 · Dec 28, 2021
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION; STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · Campaign 21V920000 · Nov 23, 2021
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
SEAT BELTS; SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY · Campaign 18V123000 · Feb 22, 2018
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. 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. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
Consequence: If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · Campaign 17V831000 · Dec 26, 2017
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · Campaign 17V311000 · May 15, 2017
Defect: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Consequence: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS · Campaign 17V051000 · Jan 27, 2017
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
Consequence: If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
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. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.