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2026 Toyota TundraProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2026 Toyota Tundra, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Gogerr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Toyota Tundra has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Engine
8Power train
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Service brakes
4Vehicle speed control
3Visibility/wiper
3Steering
2Back over prevention
2Forward collision avoidance
108 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 10 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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.
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
2026 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
'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Toyota Tundra safety ratings
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/CC ICE 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Tundra owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2026 Toyota Tundra Limited I-Force has 12k miles. On numerous occasions when accelerating from a near-stop, I press the gas pedal and get ZERO response. The engine RPM's don't increase and it won't accelerate for approximately 3-4 seconds and then the throttle suddenly responds. No warnings.…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The electronic throttle control system (drive-by-wire) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration. When accelerating from rolling stops or yields (0–10 mph), the vehicle experiences a severe…
My 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro developed a sudden, loud knocking noise from the engine at approximately 15,000 miles while I was driving. The engine began running very rough, the vehicle started shaking, and the engine was losing power as I pulled over. The knocking was most noticeable at low RPM…
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