This page covers 4 recalls, 46 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Toyota Tundra.
15–16 mpg combined
14.7–15.7 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 for the 2015 Tundra spread across several systems, with brakes, the fuel system, and exterior lighting drawing the most reports. On the brake side, owners describe a soft pedal that travels close to the floor before engaging, and multiple attempts at repair, including new fluid, a new master cylinder, and ABS actuator replacement, failing to fully resolve the problem. Fuel system complaints are similarly persistent, with owners reporting stalling, repeated component replacements, and fuel smell that continues after multiple repair attempts. Exterior lighting rounds out the top three, with owners noting failures in front and rear lighting. A separate thread of complaints involves the horn going inoperative and an airbag warning light illuminating together, which dealers have linked to a faulty clock spring in the steering column.
46
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
By System
The 2015 Toyota Tundra has 4 recalls, the most serious involving accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota dealers where the lug nuts can crack and detach, allowing a wheel to separate from the vehicle while driving.
On the steering side, the power steering gear assembly can develop an oil leak that causes a sudden loss of power steering assist, making the truck significantly harder to steer. Two label-related recalls affect certain vehicles: one involves an incorrect Load Carrying Capacity label that may lead an owner to overload the truck, and the other affects a narrow range of vehicles equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler 275/60R20 tires, where the tire placard lists the wrong recommended inflation pressure and can lead to underinflated tires that risk a blowout.
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 Rockstar wheels installed on these vehicles may have lugnuts that crack and detach.
What the fix does
Dealers will install new replacement lugnuts at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The weight capacity label may show incorrect added weight from installed accessories, causing the vehicle to not meet federal tire and rim safety standards.
What the fix does
A corrected label will be provided and placed over the inaccurate one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The tire pressure label on your vehicle shows incorrect recommended cold tire inflation pressure for your Nitto Terra Grappler tires.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tire pressure label with one showing the correct inflation pressure at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
