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2026 Toyota Tundra
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
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Overview
Our database contains 22 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Toyota Tundra, most frequently naming the driver assistance, engine and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 27 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
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| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 3 | 13 |
| Jun 2026 | 3 | 16 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 22 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Driver assistance518.5%
- Engine414.8%
- Fuel system414.8%
- Powertrain (other)414.8%
- Visibility27.4%
- Brakes27.4%
- Other / unspecified27.4%
- Electrical13.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
1 campaign cover this model year
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govRecent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
When you almost stop but then hit the gas there is a dead petal. The vehicle doesn’t accelerate. Then you almost get t boned. They know about the problem but say everything is fine. It’s traction control. It is not. I guess I will have to sue if I survive the crash.
- NHTSA ID
- 11753954
- Incident
- Jun 3, 2026
Brake system failure at less than 50 miles. Dealer providing minimal information Red Brake Warning lamp, Brake fluid low error message, and "Braking Power Low" Message being "Stop in a Safe Place"
- NHTSA ID
- 11753619
- Incident
- Jul 28, 2026
I bought the vehicle new in November 2025. 2026 Toyota Tubdra TRD SR5. In the first week I noticed a lot of jerking and shaking. I brought it to the dealer and was told it was a break in period and it should go away. I’ve had the truck in the shop 5-6 times since and the jerking and shaking hasn’t gone away. I’m at 6300 miles now. The dealer won’t even respond to me anymore. The only way to make the jerking go away is to step on the gas pedal harder but this has become extremely dangerous because it’s forcing me to go faster than I would like, especially in school zones. The dealers say that it’s the truck running very low RPM’s to maximize fuel efficiency and also because there are 10 gears but is that’s the case than why isn’t everyone experiencing it. It’s worse on cold mornings (40 or below) but it’s almost like the truck needs an hour or two to warm up. Even then it’s still jerking. My guess is that the truck doesn’t know what gear it’s supposed to be in but 4th or 5th gear are the worst where the truck hesitates and jerks. I’ve been told to run it in Sport mode but that doesn’t help. I’m finding more and more complaints about this online with the Toyota Tundra SR5’s and I’m part of numerous groups. Someone needs to step in because no one should have to go through this and it’s very unsafe to have to push the gas pedal down harder to make the jerking go away.Thank you for your time.
- NHTSA ID
- 11752024
- Incident
- Nov 28, 2025
This is a reoccuring issue and happens daily. When the vehicle is cold and sitting all day or all night, on the first 5 minutes of driving or so, when you push the accelerator pedal from a dead stop or rolling stop, there is no throttle/engine response for at least 1.5-2 seconds. This is a HIGHLY unsafe condition and can lead to a traffic collision. I have reached out to Toyota Corporate about this and they said to bring it into my local dealer, Dick Hannah Toyota in Kelso, WA to perform the rolling stop TSB that is out on these Tundra Trucks. I received information from Dick Hannah that when they went to perform the procedures to take care of this TSB, that it had already been done and that there was nothing they could do further. They asked me to document the conditions to try and get Toyota Corporate to do something about it. I asked if there wasn't a recalibration they could do or anything else to make this condition improve, and they said no there is not. I expressed my concerns saying that there is nothing to document, that this happens everyday and is a daily occurence whenever the vehicle has been sitting for a long period of time. I have reached out to other vehicle owners on vehicle forums on the internet that are experiencing the same exact problems with no remediation from Toyota Dealers or Toyota Corporate. I was even offered to get into a split to hire a lawyer to get this unsafe condition remedied. This is a big deal and should not be overlooked and written off by ANYBODY.
- NHTSA ID
- 11751956
- Incident
- Jul 20, 2026
Toyota Tundra safety sense 2.5 package (pre-collision warning, lane keeping assist, RSA, etc.) disabled while vehicle was in motion.
- NHTSA ID
- 11748118
- Incident
- Jul 1, 2026
Bought my vehicle brand new on January 2026. During heavy rain, my truck has a strong water leak that comes out of the handle bars between the windshield and front door windows, behind the rearview mirrors and the sun glasses compartment. I’ve brought my vehicle to the dealership 3 times already and couldn’t fix the issue or duplicate the water leak. After the third visit at the dealership, i couldn’t find out if the leak was fixed since it has not rained since then. So i went ahead and washed my vehicle and sprayed the top and front of my vehicle. As i went in my truck, i saw water leaking again.
- NHTSA ID
- 11747943
- Incident
- May 20, 2026
Rear sunroof window exploded out while driving. Truck had just under 9000 total miles on it when this happened. Driving on I25 east of Casper Wyoming in very high cross winds. No other vehicle was within a quarter of a mile when the roof exploded with a VERY loud bang!
- NHTSA ID
- 11746147
- Incident
- Jun 16, 2026
From date of purchase… when truck accelerates from dead stop, drive train shudders for several seconds before fully engaged. Suspect issue related to software, hybrid enterface with drivetrain, torque converter not locking up. Dealer verified condition with test drive. Concluded it was operating normally. I don’t buy this explanation. Is it going to fail me entering traffic? Will it get progressively worse?
- NHTSA ID
- 11744917
- Incident
- Jan 28, 2026
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
SERVICE BRAKES
Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seatfloor mats to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retainers.
During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
POWER TRAIN
Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop. • Hesitation from a quick stop. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic has been modified to address these conditions.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Viewing | 22 | 1 | 0 | 48.0 |
| 2025 | 127 | 4 | 0 | 57.4 |
| 2024 | 314 | 10 | 0 | 57.8 |
| 2023 | 383 | 13 | 0 | 59.4 |
| 2022 | 418 | 13 | 0 | 56.1 |
| 2021 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 52.7 |
| 2020 | 45 | 5 | 0 | 58.1 |
| 2019 | 72 | 10 | 0 | 57.6 |
| 2018 | 99 | 9 | 0 | 58.3 |
| 2017 | 78 | 6 | 1 | 57.0 |
| 2016 | 119 | 6 | 1 | 55.9 |
| 2015 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 60.0 |
| 2014 | 92 | 5 | 1 | 53.6 |
| 2013 | 84 | 6 | 1 | 55.8 |
| 2012 | 154 | 4 | 1 | 54.2 |
| 2011 | 134 | 11 | 0 | 50.2 |
| 2010 | 163 | 16 | 0 | 52.4 |
| 2009 | 38 | 13 | 0 | 47.4 |
| 2008 | 326 | 13 | 0 | 54.0 |
| 2007 | 389 | 14 | 0 | 53.7 |
| 2006 | 545 | 13 | 3 | 61.9 |
| 2005 | 374 | 14 | 5 | 63.7 |
| 2004 | 465 | 13 | 6 | 63.1 |
| 2003 | 399 | 10 | 4 | 65.2 |
| 2002 | 482 | 6 | 3 | 61.2 |
| 2001 | 415 | 5 | 1 | 57.6 |
| 2000 | 1,011 | 7 | 1 | 56.2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.