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2015 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2015 Toyota Tundra has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 51 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Toyota dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2015 Toyota Tundra, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2015 Toyota Tundra owner complaints

Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tundra, describing incidents dated December 17, 2014 to October 3, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Service Brakes 10 complaints
  • Electrical System 8 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 8 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 7 complaints
  • Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
  • Air Bags 3 complaints

Of the 51 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11770993 · Filed

    Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and broke.

  • ODI #11769125 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 127,056. After obtaining a Carfax report, it was discovered that the mileage was 385,472.

  • ODI #11766938 · Filed

    the leather trim panels in the vehicle are leaking a sticky residue.

Read all 51 complaints

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2015 Toyota Tundra in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil

NHTSA #21E103000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 151 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.09% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 21TH01 · Owners notified February 17, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist

NHTSA #21V920000 · Steering — Hydraulic Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported November 23, 2021 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 22,462 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.1% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Toyota campaign 21TB10 / 21TA10 · Owners notified January 21, 2022

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Defective Lugnuts May Crack or Detach

NHTSA #17V311000 · Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · NHTSA notice

Reported May 11, 2017 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 1,325 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.47% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET17A · Owners notified June 23, 2017 · Vehicles built October 8, 2012 – April 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #16V420000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported June 9, 2016 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 4,253 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET-16C · Owners notified July 14, 2016 · Vehicles built May 6, 2014 – May 13, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Incorrect Tire Inflation Information/FMVSS 110

NHTSA #15V315000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported May 27, 2015 · Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Potentially affected: 144 vehicles

Repair completion: 70.83% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign SET15C · Owners notified June 29, 2015 · Vehicles built March 11, 2015 – April 11, 2015 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

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 could result in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Toyota Tundra model years

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