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.
2017 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2017 Toyota Tundra, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-311 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Toyota Tundra has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Exterior lighting
14Fuel/propulsion system
13Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Engine
5Steering
3Air bags
2Fuel system, gasoline
97 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 27 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 1 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 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 · 2019 Q2
Seat belts
Risk. If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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repaired · 2018 Q3
Body: bumpers
Risk. If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2017 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
2017 Toyota Tundra safety ratings
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- 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 2017 Toyota Tundra, and the recalls they led to.
- Electrical overstressLed to recall 20V-024
In owners' words
What Tundra owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Toyota Tundra. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 95,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax report the…
Headlights go out randomly usually when using turn signal. Because this happens at night all visibility is lost temporarily. This also confuses other drivers. I haven’t taken the vehicle to the dealer because the symptom is very sporadic and difficult to duplicate. Dealerships will not fix anything…
Intermittent failure of the integrated trailer brake controller system. System indicates a frequent intermittent fault indicating a wiring or connection issue that disables the signal to activate the trailer brakes resulting in no trailer braking. Vehicle and trailer are available for inspection. I…
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