Reliability
Toyota

Tundra (2026)

2026 · Full-Size Truck · 1 engine
22 NHTSA Complaints
2 Recalls
0 Fire Reports
0 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
TUNDRATUNDRA HYBRID
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

V35A-FTS

3.4L 6-cyl / 389 hp
18 complaints 18.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
8
engine
4
fuel system
4
transmission
2
safety systems
2
Show 2 additional engine variants with limited data
These engines appear in fewer than 10 owner complaints. A low count can mean a clean record, and it can also be a VIN-decode anomaly in NHTSA's data.

V35AFTS,1TM

3.4L 6-cyl / 389 hp
3 complaints 3.0 per year Gasoline
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Complaint Breakdown

other
2
transmission
1

Same engine used in

Toyota Tundra Unidentified Engine

1 complaint 1.0 per year
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Complaint Breakdown

other
1

Recalls (2)

26V433000Jul 6, 2026serious
Equipment

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

26V179000Mar 24, 2026serious
Equipment

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (18.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (19.8% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (18.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
—
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (19.8% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (18.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (19.8% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (18.5% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall Not Rated
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
—
Rollover
4/5 (19.8% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra complaints?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra. The systems they name most often are the engine, the fuel system and the transmission.

Is the 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2026-2026 Toyota Tundra vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.

What should I check before buying a used Toyota Tundra?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the fuel system and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Tundra?

The 2026 Toyota Tundra received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 22 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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