2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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4/5

★★★★

Safety Rating

54

Owner Complaints

4 Crashes 1 Fire

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

30

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA

The 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA has received a total of 54 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 20 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:RACK AND PINION. 30 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (8 complaints), Electrical System (6 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA

NHTSA has recorded 20 recalls for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA, potentially affecting up to 186,770 vehicles.

Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21E103000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 151 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 21V920000 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION

| 22,462 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 17V311000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

| 1,325 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 16V420000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 4,253 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

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.

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Recall 15V315000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

| 144 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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...

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Recall 15V315000 — TIRES

| 144 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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.

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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA

54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11689858 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | | 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound while pressing the horn pad in the center of the steering wheel. The horn only sounded while activated with the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a defective clock spring in the steering wheel, causing the horn and air bag to malfunction. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
#11675736 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
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. Toyota is ignoring the problem.
Front Rotors purchased on Amazon warped in under 5,000 miles/3 months of normal highway and city driving conditions. Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with new Wagner OEX pads when installed. Manufacturer’s Warranty period was 24,000 miles/2 years. Rear rotors also warped about 1,000 miles after front rotors did. Front rotors were turned/resurfaced at about 3,000 miles and warped again within 1,000 miles. Replaced with Raybestos high carbon steel rotors and ceramic pads and no issues since replacement (over a year). Wagner did not offer replacement equipment under warranty and Amazon offered only partial refund after return and restocking fees.
#11647655 | POWER TRAIN | | 168,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not shifting above 2nd gear, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with shift solenoid C, and pressure control solenoid D. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.
#11594302 | TIRES | | N/A miles
Tire size275/55/R20 Back Country AT2 had complete sidewall detachment while going 75 on free-way. Tires appeared to be in good condition prior to incident. There were no potholes or road conditions that contributed to incident. This nearly resulted in a freeway speed rollover.

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Safety Rating for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA

The 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★ (4/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★ (4/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 30 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

T-TT-0570-19 Rev — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TT: Some 2014-2020 model year Tundra vehicles with a TRD skid plate may exhibit a ?creaking? or ?crackling? noise coming from the lower front end. The source of this noise has been pinpointed in several cases to the TRD skid plate contacting the frame crossmember.

T-SB-0058-13_Obs — ENGINE

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 09, 2019: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0166-19.

T-SB-0144-19_Rev — STRUCTURE:BODY

TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 05, 2019 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2007 ? 2020 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit surface corrosion and/or perforation corrosion on the back of the cab near the lower corner(s)...

T-TT-0463-17 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

T-TT: Some vehicles may exhibit an abnormal HVAC blower motor noise.

ZH3-Region Email — EQUIPMENT

Region Email: Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the outside door handles on certain 2008 ? 2015 model year Sequoia Vehicles and certain 2007 ? 2015 model year Tundra vehicles.

T-SB-0206-17 — SEATS

TSB: Some 2014-2016 model year Tundra vehicles may exhibit difficulty in adjusting seat position (forward or backward) on manual seats. This is due to the seat position adjustment lever interfering with the seat cushion. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

T-TT-0418-16 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

TT: Customer may note a "creaking" or "crackling" noise coming from the lower front end. This has been attributed in several cases to the TRD front skid plate contacting the frame cross member.

T-TT-0407-16 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TT: When changing oil on a ?14-16? MY Tundra with an accessory skid plate (Part Number PT938-34140), there is an access panel to gain easy access to the oil drain plug and filter.

T-SB-0079-16 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: SOME 2014 – 2016 MODEL YEAR TUNDRA (1UR-FE) VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL “ON” CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2440 (SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE STUCK OPEN, BANK 1), OR P2442 (SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM SWITCHING VALVE STUCK OPEN, BANK 2), AND UNDER SOME CONDITIONS MAY ENTER...

T-SB-0049-16 REV — EQUIPMENT

TSB: SOME 2015 – 2016 MODEL YEAR AVALON, CAMRY, SIENNA, AND TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BLIND SPOT MONITOR MAY EXHIBIT A BLIND SPOT MONITOR WARNING MESSAGE WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) C1AB2 SHORT TO GROUND IN OUTER MIRROR INDICATOR (MASTER) OR C1AB3 SHORT TO GROUND IN OUTER MIRROR INDICATOR (SLAVE)...

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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