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At a glance
What can fail
The label showing how much extra weight your vehicle can safely carry displays incorrect values, making it hard to know the actual weight limit.
This page covers 4 recalls, 109 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2025 Toyota Tundra.
19–20 mpg combined
11.8–12.4 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 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2025 Tundra complaints centers on the powertrain and engine. Owners frequently report hesitation or sudden loss of power during acceleration, particularly when pulling into traffic from a stop, the truck responds sluggishly to throttle input and then cuts power at the moment it's most needed. On the engine side, a smaller but serious cluster of reports describes internal failures at highway speeds, with at least one owner reporting a complete engine seizure linked to machining debris damaging the bearings and causing oil loss. Fuel and propulsion complaints follow closely, often overlapping with the acceleration hesitation theme. Scattered reports also mention HVAC performance in hot weather and minor trim or fit issues, but those appear isolated compared to the powertrain volume. The acceleration hesitation complaints are notable in that dealers have had difficulty reproducing the condition during service visits.
109
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Toyota Tundra has 4 recalls, the most serious being two software issues that can cause the rearview camera image to fail to appear when the driver shifts into reverse, leaving a blind zone directly behind the truck.
Both camera failures produce the same real-world result: the display goes blank when backing up, giving the driver no view of what is behind the vehicle. One of these recalls is specific to Tundras equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor system, while the other stems from a broader software error affecting a wider range of model years. Because prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the underlying issue, separate remedies are being issued to address it. On the exterior lighting side, moisture can work its way into the reverse light assemblies and cause those lights to fail, meaning drivers following behind or pedestrians nearby may not see any indication that the truck is backing toward them. The fourth recall involves an incorrect maximum cargo capacity label inside the vehicle; if the stated weight limit is wrong, an owner may load the truck beyond its actual safe limit without realizing it, putting stress on the suspension, brakes, and tires in ways that can affect handling and stopping distance.
At a glance
What can fail
The label showing how much extra weight your vehicle can safely carry displays incorrect values, making it hard to know the actual weight limit.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 4 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 →
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity label at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display on the Panoramic View Monitor when the vehicle is shifted into reverse, affecting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software at no cost to restore camera image display.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error prevents the rearview camera image from displaying when you shift into reverse, eliminating your rear visibility on the multimedia screen.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the multimedia display software at no cost to restore rearview camera functionality.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can enter the reverse light assemblies on certain 2022-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles, causing the reverse lights to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair wire harnesses as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.