2015 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Toyota Tundra, 6% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,950 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.
“When at 55 degrees or below getting a misfire on cylinder 2, engine light on with traction control off on my display (not the actual icon). Code reader says p0302, c1201, and b1242. Engine light starting flashing, juddering really bad when accelerating to 70mph. When at 60 degrees or higher everything is normal no engine light on or any juddering.”
NHTSA complaint #11389327, filed 2021-01, 113,900 miles“Manufacture is aware that there is a massive issue with the timing cover sealant that is being used for vehicles. Not only is the robot that applies the sealant for the timing cover and results in oil leaks for the owner the dealerships are aware that is an massive issue and wants owners to pay for removal of the engine to reapply update sealant to stop oil from leaking that comes from the timing cover. …”
NHTSA complaint #11581512, filed 2024-04Related service bulletins
- 11005119Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 11005061Jun 19, 2024This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 – 2025 model year Toyota vehicles.
- 10170740Dec 9, 2019TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 09, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0166-19.
- 10170730Dec 6, 2019TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13. Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0058-13 is obsolete and any printed…
- 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…
- 10149217Sep 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…
- 10116443Mar 8, 2016Southeast Toyota Accessory Remote Engine Start System may experience a Crank no start or No Crank concern accompanied by DTC B279A due to open in Remote Engine Start Harness.
- 10111519Oct 9, 2015TSB: Some 2014 - 2015 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with 3UR-FE engine and Supercharger may experience a MIL "ON" condition with the following Diagnostic Trouble Code…
- 10096242Oct 9, 2015"tsb: some 2014 2015 model year tundra vehicles equipped with 3ur-fe engine and supercharger may experience a mil on condition with the following diagnostic trouble code…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 22% |
| 2025 | 47 | 33% |
| 2024 | 153 | 44% |
| 2023 | 168 | 41% |
| 2022 | 165 | 38% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 27% |
| 2012 | 57 | 37% |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2015 Toyota Tundra
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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