Model year
2011 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA lists 10 recalls and 134 complaints for the 2011 Toyota Tundra (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (35), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (20), STEERING (19). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 14–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,011 complaints
- 2001 415 complaints
- 2002 482 complaints
- 2003 399 complaints
- 2004 466 complaints
- 2005 377 complaints
- 2006 545 complaints
- 2007 390 complaints
- 2008 327 complaints
- 2009 38 complaints
- 2010 163 complaints
- 2011 134 complaints
- 2012 156 complaints
- 2013 85 complaints
- 2014 93 complaints
- 2015 51 complaints
- 2016 120 complaints
- 2017 78 complaints
- 2018 100 complaints
- 2019 74 complaints
- 2020 47 complaints
- 2021 24 complaints
- 2022 431 complaints
- 2023 411 complaints
- 2024 347 complaints
- 2025 141 complaints
- 2026 32 complaints
Recalls
21V920000 · Nov 23, 2021
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM; STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
15V689000 · Oct 22, 2015
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010…
14V743000 · Nov 19, 2014
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4…
13V123000 · Apr 9, 2013
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota…
13V014000 · Jan 16, 2013
SEATS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model…
11V588000 · Dec 14, 2011
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN INACCURATE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, ÂTIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.Â
11V278000 · May 12, 2011
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY CALIBRATED AND AS A…
11V254000 · Apr 26, 2011
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT…
11V185000 · Mar 16, 2011
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FJ CRUISER AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS." THE TPMS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE…
11V148000 · Mar 4, 2011
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED…
Complaints
134 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cab AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
| Double Cab RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
| PU/CC AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
| PU/RC AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| PU/RC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD · 4.6L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tundra 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Tundra 4WD · 4.6L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Tundra 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Tundra 4WD FFV · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Tundra 2WD · 4L · Automatic (S5) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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