The Lemon Index2025 Toyota Tundra.
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is so far worse than average by owner complaints: 140 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 152, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 5 recalls, and it gets 19 to 22 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tundra year is 2015.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 140 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Tundra year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 2K to 22K miles on the car (15 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 5
- equipment 2026
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
- equipment 2026
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
- back over prevention 2026
The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Show all 5 recalls
- back over prevention 2025
A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- lights 2025
Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 51 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Front seat side shield cracking on the lower portion
- Some customers of 2022 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically…
- Some customers of 2022 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Throttle delay/ hesitation that is very unpredictable.
2025 Toyota Tundra owner · NHTSA complaint 11701943
More owner reports
I continuously experience throttle delay when accelerating from a stop. This has almost led to being hit several times when pulling out into an intersection. This seems to be a common issue for newer Tundras
NHTSA complaint 11704242
when u press the gas the speed hesitates sometimes
NHTSA complaint 11705798
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.5× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 152; 100 is average). The best Toyota Tundra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2025 Toyota Tundra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (33%), transmission & drivetrain (26%) and fuel or ev drive system (19%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have?
5 safety recalls (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Toyota Tundra get?
19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Toyota Tundra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 26% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Toyota Tundra cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have?
3.4L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Tundra year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2011 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works