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2015 Toyota Tundra recalls & problems

The 2015 Toyota Tundra has 5 safety recalls and 51 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints).

Recalls5safety recalls
Complaints51filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2015 Toyota Tundra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SteeringDec 23, 2021

Rack and pinion

Recall 21E103000151 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Components: Steering › Rack and pinion; Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

SteeringNov 23, 2021

Hydraulic power assist system

Recall 21V92000022,462 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

Components: Steering › Hydraulic power assist system; Steering › Rack and pinion

WheelsMay 11, 2017

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 17V3110001,325 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Risk
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
EquipmentJun 9, 2016

Other › Labels

Recall 16V4200004,253 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
EquipmentMay 27, 2015

Other › Labels

Recall 15V315000144 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk
If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.

Components: Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk19.8%
2015 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2015 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tundra 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway15 / 19 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,950/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

16mpg combined
City / highway14 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 18 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD FFV FFV

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

15mpg combined
City / highway13 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.7 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes800018,750 mi
Electrical systemHorn; Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer8000113,900 mi
Unknown or other8000—
Fuel/propulsion system700095,000 mi
Exterior lighting500057,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door4000—
Air bags3200—
Engine3000—
Tires2000—
Vehicle speed control2100—
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor2100—
Wheels2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations