2012 Toyota Tundra Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver's seat frame (base) began intermittently popping which progressed to a consistent popping felt every time the vehicle cornered at speed or weight shifted in the driver's seat. The problem was confirmed by dealership and an adjustment made to the seat rail alignment pin. For several months, the problem appeared to be fixed. However, the problem ultimately returned with a similar popping noise. I allowed it to progress until the dealership could reproduce the popping noise in the driver's seat frame (base). …”
NHTSA complaint #10579312, filed 2014-04, 9,307 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the driver seat frame fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 7,000. Updated 10/11/12 updated 10/17/12”
NHTSA complaint #10472811, filed 2012-08, 7,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V014000Jan 16, 2013Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2010–2013, Highlander 2009–2013, Venza 2009–2013 +13 more
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Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 13 | 3% |
| 2021 | 4 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Toyota Tundra
57 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology