2010 Toyota Tundra Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 10%of 163 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Toyota Tundra, 10% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 100,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 250,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11672503, filed 2025-07, 250,000 miles“Turn off vehicle after normal driving went to start after parked for 15 minutes would not start 4lo and slip light on sat 20 minutes finally started happened at least 10 times dealer found no problems with vehicle driving 45 MPH same lights came on truck would not go over 35mph turned off vehicle and it reset it self.”
NHTSA complaint #10672314, filed 2015-01, 46,000 miles“Vehicle was traveling in freeway and all of a sudden the a/t oil temp light came on and the vehicle stop right away. Engine and everything stop working. I think this is serious and too dangerous. Hope someone will investigate the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10572497, filed 2014-03, 50,000 miles“There is an electrical problem that the right light bulb keeps going on and off unexpectedly. In addition, the bottom of the car has lots of rust, the tire pressure sensor is not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10817357, filed 2016-01, 90,000 miles“Floor vents for the HVAC just stopped working. Noticed that there was no heat going to the front floor vents. Tried all the other vent settings and they all work fine as well as the auto setting, not a good thing to be doing while driving in traffic and winter road conditions. The dealer looked at the problem and repairs start at 500.00 # 87106d just for the actuators to be replaced. It could also be the whole HVAC unit # 87050, 2100.00. Called Toyota and they said the vehicle was out of warranty and will not respond to the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807916, filed 2015-12, 137,052 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10164330Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to 2019 ? 2020 model year Toyota vehicles. ? The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections…
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- 10133654Nov 22, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10152205Jan 6, 2017TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. T-SB-0101-11. Applicability has been updated to include 2016 ? 2017 model year vehicles…
- 10132930Nov 29, 2016TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE: September 14, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0134-16.
- 10150418Sep 14, 2016TSB: Supersession Notice. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
- 10149213Sep 8, 2016Technical Instructions: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service…
- 10149212Sep 8, 2016Dealer Package: In our continuing effort to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota has converted Limited Service Campaign (LSC) BST into Special Service Campaign (SSC)…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 13 | 9% |
| 2024 | 37 | 11% |
| 2023 | 41 | 10% |
| 2022 | 29 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 13 | 18% |
| 2018 | 26 | 26% |
| 2017 | 27 | 35% |
| 2016 | 26 | 22% |
| 2015 | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 | 19 | 20% |
| 2013 | 11 | 13% |
| 2012 | 19 | 12% |
| 2011 | 21 | 16% |
| 2010 | 16 | 10% |
| 2009 | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 | 38 | 12% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 17 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 3% |
| 2003 | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 11 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Tundra
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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