The 2008 Toyota Tundra has 3 recalls, the most serious involving aftermarket heated seats that can short circuit and start a fire inside the cabin.
The power steering gear can develop an oil leak that causes the steering to suddenly lose its hydraulic assist, leaving the driver with noticeably heavier steering effort and a higher risk of losing control. There is also a compliance recall affecting the tire pressure monitoring system: the warning light may fail to alert the driver when one or more tires are running underinflated, which raises the risk of a blowout or handling loss that the driver has no advance notice of. Both the heated seat and tire pressure monitoring recalls apply to vehicles sold through Southeast Toyota Distributors, so not all 2008 Tundras in the country are affected by those two issues.
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
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.
