2017 Toyota Tundra Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 17%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Toyota Tundra, 17% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While backing out of a parking spot, this vehicle failed to stop when I placed my foot on the brakes causing the vehicle to hit another parked vehicle. When the police office commanded me to remove my vehicle and park it inside a parking spot, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle again, leading to another auto accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10927481, filed 2016-11, 510 miles“On july 8, 2017 we had just purchased a new 2017 Tundra. We tow a 24 ft. Rv trailer and we purchased this vehicle for that reason. One of the features this vehicle has is the integrated brake control system for towing. As we were headed home on state hwy. 42 near coos bay, oregon, I noticed blue smoke coming from the rear of the pickup. I wasn't sure what happened. I stopped as soon as I could and I couldn't locate the cause of the smoke. I later learned there has been many consumer complaints regarding the faultiness of this integrated brake system controller. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005192, filed 2017-07, 15 miles“Trailer brake controller does not work and it almost caused a crash. Now it does not even shows up on display as if truck is not even equipped with this module. Extremely scary and dangerous when towing 6000ib behind you and your trailer brakes fail to engage. Internet is bussing with Tundra owners with same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11389707, filed 2021-01, 23,500 miles“Integrated brake controller. Tsb t-sb-0231-17 and t-sb-0231-16 performed with negative results. Unable to perform set up of controller according to owners manual. Dealer submitted a drp awaiting Toyota corp. To investigate. Toyota corp. Has no other fix for this controller. Toyota corp. Said ibc works as designed. Ibc will not stop trailer safely.”
NHTSA complaint #11043683, filed 2017-11, 500 miles“Trailer integrated brake controller (ibc) does not work correctly. Using setting for electric brakes on multi display indicator (mdi) will not stop trailer with dual axle disc brakes. Very poor performance with gain turned to max. Work around is to select electric over hydraulic on mdi and adjust gain output.”
NHTSA complaint #10979712, filed 2017-04, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10087869Jul 18, 2016Tt: some 13-17my tundra vehicles may exhibit a vibration/pulsation during light to hard braking. The vibration/pulsation feeling can be described as being felt in any combination…
- 10086606Jul 18, 2016Tt: some 13-17my tundra vehicles may exhibit a vibration/pulsation during light to hard braking. The vibration/pulsation feeling can be described as being felt in any combination…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 17% |
| 2025 | 6 | 4% |
| 2024 | 24 | 7% |
| 2023 | 30 | 7% |
| 2022 | 32 | 7% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 9 | 12% |
| 2018 | 22 | 22% |
| 2017 | 13 | 17% |
| 2016 | 34 | 28% |
| 2015 | 10 | 20% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 7 | 4% |
| 2011 | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 | 19 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 28 | 9% |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% |
| 2006 | 34 | 6% |
| 2005 | 41 | 11% |
| 2004 | 36 | 8% |
| 2003 | 41 | 10% |
| 2002 | 117 | 24% |
| 2001 | 116 | 28% |
| 2000 | 276 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tundra
27 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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