The 2007 Toyota Tundra has 8 recalls, the most serious being a driveshaft that can separate on four-wheel drive models, strike the fuel tank, and cause a fire, alongside a floor mat that can slide forward and jam the accelerator pedal.
Several other recalls involve fire or crash risk as well. Certain vehicles fitted with aftermarket heated seats have a copper heating element that can short circuit and start a fire. On trucks equipped with specific 18-inch or 20-inch alloy wheel options, the wheel nuts can crack or break and allow a wheel to detach without warning. The power steering gear assembly on certain trucks can develop an oil leak that causes sudden loss of power steering assist, making the vehicle much harder to steer, particularly at low speeds. There is also a tire pressure monitoring system recall affecting certain trucks where the system fails to warn the driver of underinflated tires, which raises the risk of a blowout or handling loss. Note that some of these recalls affect only vehicles sold or modified through Southeast Toyota Distributors, so VIN verification is worth checking to confirm which apply to a specific truck.
At a glance
What can fail
The power steering gear assembly may have been made incorrectly, causing oil to leak from it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the power steering gear assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
A steering gear assembly defect may allow power steering fluid to leak, which could reduce or eliminate power steering assist.
What the fix does
Toyota will mail you instructions to have a dealer inspect and replace the steering gear assembly if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure monitoring system may not be properly calibrated, so the low tire pressure warning light might not turn on if tire pressure drops below safe levels.
What the fix does
Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The optional tray-type floor mat can slide forward and block the accelerator pedal if not secured by retaining hooks or if placed over another floor mat, potentially causing a crash.
What the fix does
Toyota will notify you to remove the tray-type floor mat and provide instructions for obtaining reimbursement.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wheel nuts fastening the alloy wheels can crack or break if not installed or tightened carefully during initial wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the wheel nuts with new ones.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, slip yokes in the propeller shaft may not be hard enough due to improper heat treatment during manufacturing, which could cause them to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear driveshaft slip yoke may not have been hardened properly during manufacturing, which could cause it to break. This could allow the driveshaft to separate and contact the road or fuel tank, potentially causing a fuel leak and fire, or loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the propeller shaft and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
