Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Toyota Tundra has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21E103000 Power Steering Gear Assembly May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V920000 Oil Leak May Cause a Loss of Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V123000 Inaccurate Load Carrying Capacity Labels NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V014000 Occupant Sensing System Calibration NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 57 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 25 complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
Of the 156 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 156 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Toyota Tundra shows an average reliability with four recalls and 156 owner complaints. Key areas of concern include the engine, fuel system, and powertrain, with some issues reported with steering and airbags. However, given the model year, this volume of complaints is not excessively high, indicating a generally reliable vehicle. Data is limited, so predictions lack precision.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80,000-120,000 miles | $800–$4,000 | common |
| Fuel system | 70,000-100,000 miles | $300–$1,500 | occasional |
| Power train | 90,000-130,000 miles | $500–$3,000 | occasional |
| Steering | 60,000-90,000 miles | $150–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine misfiring
- Fuel odor
- Transmission slipping
- Steering fluid leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.