Is the Toyota Tundra Reliable?
2000–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Toyota Tundra Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 20 | 2 | — | 74 | Good |
| 2025 | 2 | 113 | 5 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2024 | 5 | 237 | — | — | 60 | Fair |
| 2023 | 6 | 301 | 5 | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2022 | 6 | 348 | 3 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | — | — | 93 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 3 | 29 | — | — | 82 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 7 | 62 | 7 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2018 | 5 | 63 | 6 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2017 | 2 | 43 | 2 | — | 84 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Tundra Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Tundra scores 5 points above the average truck — a strong result.
Known Toyota Tundra Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 1224 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota Tundra reliable?+
The Toyota Tundra scores 70/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 39 recall campaigns and 1224 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Tundra is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2021 Tundra achieved the highest reliability score of 93/100 with 1 recall and 8 complaints.
How many miles does a Tundra last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Toyota Tundra owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Tundra will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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