2026 Toyota Tundra Problems
Compared with other Toyota Tundra years
Too new to compare
- Model years are compared once their first three years of complaints are in; the 2026 can be compared from 2029.
- Most reported part: Engine (8 complaints).
- 1 recall campaign on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 36filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.4L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2026 Toyota Tundra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2026 Toyota Tundra. The part named most often is engine, with 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and brakes (6). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 29 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine8 22%
- Brakes6 17%
- Fuel system6 17%
- Other or unknown5 14%
- Steering3 8.3%
- Body and structure2 5.6%
Also reported: Suspension (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Electrical system (1), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1), Lane departure (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Engine: “I was attempting to enter traffic from a steep driveway. I removed from foot from the brake and pressed on the accelerator, there was no power and the vehicle would not increase speed. This lasted about 2 seconds. It was a 50 mph roadway and the approaching vehicles had to slow quickly to avoid a collision”
NHTSA complaint #11764809, filed 2026-09Transmission and drivetrain: “From date of purchase… when truck accelerates from dead stop, drive train shudders for several seconds before fully engaged. Suspect issue related to software, hybrid enterface with drivetrain, torque converter not locking up. Dealer verified condition with test drive. Concluded it was operating normally. I don’t buy this explanation. Is it going to fail me entering traffic? Will it get progressively worse?”
NHTSA complaint #11744917, filed 2026-06Brakes: “I purchased a new 2026 Toyota Tundra on February 25, 2026. Almost immediately after purchase, I noticed a squealing noise coming from the brakes whenever the vehicle was placed in reverse. I brought the vehicle to my selling dealer, who confirmed the noise is caused by a known defect in the brake system, for which Toyota has issued an internal service notice. The dealer told me this defect has not been made the subject of a formal safety recall. The dealer informed me that the repair requires parts that Toyota Motor Manufacturing has been unable to reliably supply. …”
NHTSA complaint #11764683, filed 2026-09Fuel system: “I was stopped at a stop sign, hit the gas and no thrust happened did not respond to hitting the gas. I almost got T-bone by a car after three seconds then it took off.”
NHTSA complaint #11773311, filed 2026-10Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 18,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Toyota Tundra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra · crew cab AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Tundra · crew cab RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.8% risk |
| Tundra · extended cab AWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 18.5% risk |
| Tundra · extended cab RWD | not rated | — | — | — | 4 · 19.8% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2026 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.
Neighbouring years: 2025: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2026 Toyota Tundra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tundra 2WD TRD Perf | 3.4L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Tundra 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tundra 4WD TRD Perf | 3.4L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 26V433000Jul 6, 2026Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Toyota Tundra 2026
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110…
Recall details for the 2026 Toyota Tundra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 29 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038384Sep 21, 2026Body and structure. Some 2025 – 2026 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles may exhibit that the tailgate will not power close when the button on either the key fob or on the vehicle is pressed. This is observed…
- 11037197Aug 18, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation…
- 11036116Jul 1, 2026Brakes. Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or…
- 11034826Jun 25, 2026Other or unknown. 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger…
- 11034819Jun 18, 2026Other or unknown. During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle…
- 11034813Jun 10, 2026Other or unknown. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load…
- 11034812Jun 10, 2026Other or unknown. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle…
- 11033402May 6, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation…
- 11029890Feb 12, 2026Other or unknown. OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.
- 11029879Feb 6, 2026Other or unknown. A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load…
Other model years of the Toyota Tundra
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 6,000 | 1 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2025 | 141 | 4,605 | 5 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 350 | 15,000 | 10 | 5 | 20 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 412 | 30,000 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 100 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 432 | 28,500 | 13 | 5 | 20 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 24 | 18,000 | 2 | 4 | 15 | — | Rising |
| 2020 | 47 | 3,000 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 50 · Typical | Falling |
| 2019 | 74 | 17,256 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 59 · Typical | Stable |
| 2018 | 100 | 7,900 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 69 · More | Stable |
| 2017 | 78 | 16,000 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 42 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 120 | 15,000 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 75 · More | Stable |
| 2015 | 51 | 57,000 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 5 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2014 | 93 | 40,000 | 4 | 3–4 | 17 | 32 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2013 | 85 | 53,250 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 27 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2012 | 156 | 78,893 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 31 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2011 | 134 | 69,500 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 44 · Typical | Falling |
| 2010 | 163 | 41,630 | 15 | — | 16 | 79 · More | Falling |
| 2009 | 38 | 60,000 | 12 | — | 16 | 26 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 327 | 42,396 | 12 | — | 16 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 390 | 48,210 | 12 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 545 | 96,000 | 10 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 377 | 82,225 | 12 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 466 | 102,000 | 8 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 399 | 98,564 | 7 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 482 | 91,100 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 415 | 102,000 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 1,011 | 99,665 | 3 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Toyota Tundra model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA recorded 36 consumer complaints for the 2026 Toyota Tundra as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2026 Toyota Tundra is reported most often?
Engine is named most often, in 8 complaints (22% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 2026 Toyota Tundra been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2026 Toyota Tundra do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2026 Toyota Tundra 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Toyota Tundra get?
The EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Tundra (Tundra 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2026 Toyota Tundra reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 18,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.