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2015 Toyota Tundra

Safety ratings, recalls, and consumer complaints from NHTSA

NHTSA Safety Ratings

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD

Overall
★★★★☆
Front Crash
★★★★☆
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★☆☆

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD

Overall
★★★★☆
Front Crash
★★★★☆
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD

Overall
★★★★☆
Front Crash
★★★★☆
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★☆☆

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD

Overall
★★★★☆
Front Crash
★★★★☆
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD

Overall
★★★★☆
Front Crash
★★★★☆
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★☆☆

2015 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD

Overall
★★★★☆
Front Crash
★★★★☆
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★☆

Recalls(5)

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

Campaign: 17V311000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Campaign: 16V420000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Campaign: 15V315000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Campaign: 21V920000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Campaign: 21E103000

Consumer Complaints(48 total, showing 10)

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Unknown Truck stuck in Branchport NY Started truck. Drove for ~20miles then died Has ~1/4 tank of gas Started truck again let it idle then died again Started truck again, gave it gas, ran fine, then died Started truck again, reversed it to turn around and died again in middle of intersection

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

BLUE RIBBON METALLIC PAINT, FAILING IN ALL DOOR JAMS. CLEAR COAT FAILING IN CERTAIN SPOTS. IN ALL JAMS CLEAR AND BASE COAT IS FLAKING OFF DOWN TO THE PRIMER. NO SAFETY AT RISK. PROBLEM CONFIRMED BY DEALER, IT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST

AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Was living in South Carolina at the time, but now live in West Virginia. Airbag light came on and Horn stopped working. Has not worked since and received a recall in the mail, but they are saying my vehicle is not on the list. Has not been repaired, but still in-operative.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Have replaced every part in the fuel system. Pumps, modules, etc. and it continues to have issues. Now a fuel smell issue. These cars have constant issues and need a full recall. Still has issues and have had multiple times it stopped running due to the fuel system issues. Attached is most recent receipt

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound while pressing the horn pad in the center of the steering wheel. The horn only sounded while activated with the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a defective clock spring in the steering wheel, causing the horn and air bag to malfunction. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

SERVICE BRAKES

Soft pedal when braking goes nearly to floor before engaging. Repairs attempted flushing brakes, new brake fluid and new master cylinder at dealer still not fixed. Toyota wants to replace ABS actuator but cannot guarantee it will fix the problem. Many instances of this on Toyota and no solutions. Toyota is ignoring the problem.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Front Rotors purchased on Amazon warped in under 5,000 miles/3 months of normal highway and city driving conditions. Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with new Wagner OEX pads when installed. Manufacturer’s Warranty period was 24,000 miles/2 years. Rear rotors also warped about 1,000 miles after front rotors did. Front rotors were turned/resurfaced at about 3,000 miles and warped again within 1,000 miles. Replaced with Raybestos high carbon steel rotors and ceramic pads and no issues since replacement (over a year). Wagner did not offer replacement equipment under warranty and Amazon offered only partial refund after return and restocking fees.

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not shifting above 2nd gear, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with shift solenoid C, and pressure control solenoid D. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.

TIRES

Tire size275/55/R20 Back Country AT2 had complete sidewall detachment while going 75 on free-way. Tires appeared to be in good condition prior to incident. There were no potholes or road conditions that contributed to incident. This nearly resulted in a freeway speed rollover.

ENGINE

Manufacture is aware that there is a massive issue with the timing cover sealant that is being used for vehicles. Not only is the robot that applies the sealant for the timing cover and results in oil leaks for the owner the dealerships are aware that is an massive issue and wants owners to pay for removal of the engine to reapply update sealant to stop oil from leaking that comes from the timing cover. This results is oil being leaked onto public roadways , property but also results in massive cost for owners to address in order to stop the leaks from occurring that could result in engine damage and failure of timing components.

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