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2011 Toyota Tundra Electrical system Problems

Complaints
21about this part
Share
16%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
61,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2011 Toyota Tundra, 16% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2011 Toyota Tundra has experienced issues with the internal climate control system from day 1 of purchase. I have discussed this with Toyota and have had in for service at least 5 times. The recirculation button (which is electronic, not manual) will automatically switch off while driving every three (3) minutes and allow outside air to flow in. …”

NHTSA complaint #10671094, filed 2015-01, 100 miles

“?on 12/26/2014, I started my Tundra, placed it into gear after a 30 second pause and proceeded to literally stand on my breaks to stop the vehicle from lurching forward. The back tires spun causing smoke to emanate from the screeching tires. At the time I placed the vehicle in gear, a pedestrian was walking in front of the Tundra. I almost squashed them.?”

NHTSA complaint #10668981, filed 2014-12, 69,000 miles

“Most door locks do not lock/unlock automatically. It's getting worse. I fear I will be locked in or out very soon if not fixed. If I had to get in the truck quickly for safety, I couldn't. Usually 2 of the 4 will not work - but you never know which ones. Have to manually unlock/lock other doors from inside.”

NHTSA complaint #10875100, filed 2016-06, 50,000 miles

“I was headed to springfield on I-95 and a car was coming into my lane and I tried to blow the horn and there was nothing. I ended up swerving into the left lane with traffic coming. It's happen a few times. I checked my fuse and it was fine. I ended up having to replace the air bag clock spring. It was a close call for a pile up situation let me tell you. $365.33 to have the air bag clock spring replaced. That should of never happen.”

NHTSA complaint #10735812, filed 2015-07, 140,000 miles

“I bought my Tundra with 7 miles on it so I know its not neglect that causes this problem it's poor quality part ..the clock spring under the steering wheel is malfunctioning my horn doesn't work it only has 60k on it I've been a loyal Toyota technician as well as ii\ owned a few I called the hotline (Toyota)theirs nothing they could do for me I will not recommend Toyota to my customers any longer poor quality parts cost the consumer not the dealer its a shame the once mighty Toyota corp has become just like the american counterparts”

NHTSA complaint #10810959, filed 2015-12, 54,000 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
2025139%
20243711%
20234110%
2022297%
2021417%
202049%
20191318%
20182626%
20172735%
20162622%
2015816%
20141920%
20131113%
20121912%
20112116%
20101610%
2009411%
20083812%
2007246%
2006163%
2005175%
2004133%
200362%
200292%
200131%
2000111%

Other parts of the 2011 Toyota Tundra

Engine
35 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 Toyota Tundra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology