This page covers 7 recalls, 134 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Toyota Tundra.
14–16 mpg combined
14.7–16.8 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints about the 2011 Tundra spread across several systems, with engine and steering drawing the most reports. On the engine side, owners describe hesitation or failure to accelerate normally, particularly when pulling away from a stop, with no warning lights appearing beforehand. Steering complaints center on loss of assist or unusual steering behavior that owners notice at various speeds. A recurring concern across many reports involves frame and undercarriage corrosion, owners describe severe rust affecting the frame, bed floor, fuel tank mounts, and rear bumper hardware, sometimes to the point where structural integrity feels compromised. Paint complaints also appear with some frequency, with owners reporting premature chipping and peeling down to bare metal in areas not obviously exposed to road debris.
134
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2011 Toyota Tundra has 7 recalls, the most serious involving a propeller shaft that can break apart and drop onto the road surface, causing sudden loss of drive power and vehicle control.
The power steering gear can also develop an oil leak that causes a sudden loss of steering assist. On the electrical side, the driver's power window switch can trap moisture and debris, overheat, and melt if the internal contacts lose their lubricant. The tire pressure monitoring system on certain vehicles does not warn the driver when one or more tires are underinflated, leaving the driver unaware of a condition that raises the risk of tire failure. A related label recall affects certain vehicles with an inaccurate load-carrying capacity label, which can lead to overloading the truck and increasing the stress on tires to the point of failure.
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.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 6 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power window master switch may have inconsistent grease lubrication on its sliding electrical contacts, potentially causing the switch to malfunction.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the switch and apply lubricant if needed, or replace the circuit board if abnormalities are found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The load carrying capacity label on certain 2011 Tundra vehicles is inaccurate, which means it doesn't correctly show how much weight the truck can safely carry.
What the fix does
Gulf States Toyota will provide a corrected label and install it free of charge at a dealer if you choose.
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 propeller shaft slip yoke can fail, allowing the shaft to separate at the joint and drag on the road, potentially causing loss of control or propulsion.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the propeller shaft assembly and replace it if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The slip yokes on the propeller shaft may be improperly cast and break, causing the shaft to separate at the joint and contact the road.
What the fix does
Toyota will inspect the propeller shaft and replace it for free if needed.
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 cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
