repaired · 2023 Q4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
Risk. An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2015 Toyota Tundra, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-315 the manufacturer reports only 71% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TaurusEmerald, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Toyota Tundra has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes
8Electrical system
7Fuel/propulsion system
5Exterior lighting
3Engine
3Air bags
3Structure
2Wheels
2Seats
127 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2015 Toyota Tundra recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk. Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Other: labels
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Toyota.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Tundra year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tundra median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Toyota Tundra safety ratings
2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Toyota Tundra, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tundra owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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.…
WHEN AT 55 DEGREES OR BELOW GETTING A MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 2, ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH TRACTION CONTROL OFF ON MY DISPLAY (NOT THE ACTUAL ICON). CODE READER SAYS P0302, C1201, AND B1242. ENGINE LIGHT STARTING FLASHING, JUDDERING REALLY BAD WHEN ACCELERATING TO 70MPH. WHEN AT 60 DEGREES OR HIGHER…
INSTALLED FACTORY INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER IN 2016. CONTROLLER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO THE TRAILER BRAKES EARLY ENOUGH TO STOP APPROPRIATELY (TRAILER PUSHES THE VEHICLE). EVEN AT MAXIMUM POWER, THE ONLY WAY TO LOCK THE TRAILER BRAKES IS WITH THE MANUAL HAND LEVER. THIS IS…
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