2017 Toyota Tundra Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 21%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,750miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2017 Toyota Tundra, 21% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel tank is suppose to be 37 gallon. I have never put more than 28.5 gallons in the tank. Even when I run the tank to the red light or my mileage indicator show 20 or less miles remaining. I have ask the dealership twice about this and they claim is a safety feature so you don't run out of fuel. I run the tank down to 10 miles left in tank and that is when I put 28.5 gallons into it.”
NHTSA complaint #11308141, filed 2020-02, 45,000 miles“This happened 4 times today the vehicle would stay at 1000 RPM while driving with no acceleration possible, it was as if the gas pedal was disconnected, tried to cross busy intersection , but could only coast threw. Also no warning codes available. Later the vehicle would not shift or accelerate it was going 40 MPH at 2000 RPM . The truck has 34500 miles on it. Toyota says no issues of this kind reported and I'm one month out of warranty. I feel this is very dangerous, trying to cross busy intersection , when you can not accelerate I'm gonna get killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11350952, filed 2020-08, 34,500 miles“Purchased truck new in november 2016..about a year later starting having rough starts and having to crank truck several times at cold start. Massive recalls for ECM and fuel pump however 17s not included...also recently had front drivers side turn signal/running light replaced and still didnt work. Have read about this problem also. Local Toyota dealership unable to fix either problem”
NHTSA complaint #11353279, filed 2020-09, 10,000 miles“My truck won't start and the symptoms directly match the recall already in place for the following year. Vehicle eventually started but spewed out allot of unburned fuel out of exhaust pipe.”
NHTSA complaint #11395325, filed 2021-02, 55,145 miles“I believe my Tundra has an emissions problem that Toyota will not cover. The FUEL TANK ROLL OVER VALVE is stuck. I believe this is a hazards condition. Toyota say the fuel tank will have to be replaced and not under warranty. Truck was purchased new by me and has 38887 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11464017, filed 2022-05Related service bulletins
- 10146001Jun 27, 2018TSB: Some 2017 ? 2018 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit a ?no click? or a ?no spring return? condition from the fuel cap when fully seated and sealed. In some vehicles, the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 17% |
| 2025 | 26 | 18% |
| 2024 | 48 | 14% |
| 2023 | 75 | 18% |
| 2022 | 104 | 24% |
| 2021 | 2 | 8% |
| 2020 | 7 | 15% |
| 2019 | 23 | 31% |
| 2018 | 18 | 18% |
| 2017 | 16 | 21% |
| 2016 | 8 | 7% |
| 2015 | 7 | 14% |
| 2014 | 6 | 6% |
| 2013 | 13 | 15% |
| 2012 | 27 | 17% |
| 2011 | 15 | 11% |
| 2010 | 11 | 7% |
| 2009 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 | 32 | 8% |
| 2006 | 16 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 2% |
| 2003 | 23 | 6% |
| 2002 | 22 | 5% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 22 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tundra
27 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
13 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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