The 2007 Toyota Tundra has 8 recalls, the most serious involving a fire risk from aftermarket seat heater wiring that can short circuit, a driveshaft that can separate and strike the fuel tank, and an unsecured floor mat that can pin the accelerator pedal down.
The seat heater concern applies to vehicles fitted with certain aftermarket heated seat kits distributed through Southeast Toyota: if the copper heating element is damaged, it can short and ignite a fire. The driveshaft issue affects four-wheel drive models, where the rear driveshaft's slip yoke can crack and let the propeller shaft drop onto the road or puncture the fuel tank, either of which can lead to a fire or sudden loss of vehicle control. The floor mat recall covers Toyota-branded "tray-type" accessory mats that, if not clipped to the retaining hooks or stacked on top of an existing mat, can slide forward and trap the accelerator pedal in an open position. Also specific to certain Southeast Toyota-distributed trucks, some 2007 Tundras equipped with 18-inch diamond-finish alloy wheels or 20-inch painted alloy wheels may have cracked or broken wheel nuts that allow a wheel to work loose and separate from the vehicle without warning.
On the steering side, the power steering gear assembly can develop an internal oil leak that causes a sudden loss of power assist, making the steering wheel significantly harder to turn, particularly at low speeds. Note that this steering issue is limited to a small number of trucks that had a replacement steering gear installed in 2021. R
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
