2017 Toyota Tundra
No clear pattern 17% of complaints about the 2017 Toyota Tundra arrived in its first year of service. That is an unusual figure for a 2017 vehicle, but with only 112 complaints on record the sample is too small to call it a pattern — the margin of error covers the range where ordinary vehicles sit. The figures below are reported without a verdict. The most-reported system is electrical system (27 complaints), typically at 4.2 yr or about 23,500 miles.
- Complaints
- 112
- Median age at failure
- 4.2 yr
- Median mileage
- 18,000 n=66
- Crash / fire / tow
- 2.7% of reports
- Safety recalls
- 6
21E103000 2021-12-23
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
21V920000 2021-11-23
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
18V123000 2018-02-20
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
17V831000 2017-12-20
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
17V311000 2017-05-11
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
17V051000 2017-01-24
Structure:body:bumpers
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Electrical system mileage not reported 2.3 yr in service
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE BY EATING THE SOY-BASED WIRES. THE DEALER (MODESTO TOYOTA, 4513 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 529-2933) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system 31,000 mi 3.3 yr in service
HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.
Electrical system 32,000 mi 3.3 yr in service
WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.
Exterior lighting 150 mi 1.4 yr in service
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON SR5 OPTION ARE AMBER IN COLOR AND NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT AS PARKING LIGHTS UNDER CO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. TOYOTA IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT OPTIONS