2012 Toyota Tundra Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 4% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,800 miles.
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.
“During inclement weather, the steel wheels retain water because of their design. As a result, there is corrosion/rust within the wheesl and at the base of the valve stems. This defect is now allowing air to leak from the bases of the valve stems. According to boch Toyota as well as Toyota customer service, this is a rare problem. Town fair tire and the internet indicate this is a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11099960, filed 2018-06, 55,800 miles“Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts. Summary: I have problem with lug nut right rear side of truck won't come loose nut keep spinning has a factory defect possible this year of vehicles should be listed in 2013&2014 recall I hope this and the time gone by does not effect me and my safety this should be dealer responsibility and fix”
NHTSA complaint #11386708, filed 2021-01Related service bulletins
- 10207946Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Toyota. This information must be kept…
- 10177781Jun 23, 2020TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST005-01, SU001-08, and T-SB-0391-08. The aforementioned bulletins are…
- 10164335Jul 3, 2019TSB: Some 2009 ? 2019 model year Toyota vehicles with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or damaged when aftermarket cleaners, polishes, or brake dust removal…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5% |
| 2024 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 2% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
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 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 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.
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