Last updated: 2026-10-10
Toyota Tundra Reliability by Year
Used Toyota Tundra reliability: repair costs run below the full-size truck average, with 2021 the year to buy and 2022 the year to skip.
Toyota Tundra Reliability Overview
Reliability standing is good, and estimated yearly repair costs run well below the full-size truck average. The 2021 is the safer used pick, while the 2022 brings sudden engine failure and a throttle that goes dead when pulling away from a stop. Owners across all years also report fuel pumps that fail and stall the truck, and pre-collision faults that can cut off trailer brakes.
Current generation: 3rd gen (2022–2023).
Best & Worst Toyota Tundra Years
Best Toyota Tundra Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2021 drew 23 owner complaints, against 386 for the 2022. Its filings are scattered across electrical, seat and wiper issues rather than the engine and power train failures that dominate the 2022 and 2023. It is also the last year of the second generation, with several years on the road behind it.
Toyota Tundra Years to Avoid
Engine failure is the main worry. Owners report engines shutting off or losing power at highway speed, with metal debris found in the oil, and some say a replacement engine failed too. Many also describe a dead pedal for seconds when pulling away from a stop, which continued after an engine swap.
Toyota Tundra Reliability Score Trend
Toyota Tundra reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 69/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 69/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 70/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 74/100 | Good |
| 2021 | 75/100 | Good |
| 2022 | 57/100 | Mixed |
| 2023 | 59/100 | Mixed |
| 2024 | 65/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 73/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 82/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Toyota Tundra
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Cleanest record of any Tundra year so far, with no complaints or recalls, though that record is short compared with older years.
2025 Toyota Tundra
6 recalls · 88 complaints
Middle of the pack among Tundra years, with throttle hesitation from a stop as the main complaint and far fewer complaints and recalls than 2024.
2024 Toyota Tundra
14 recalls · 235 complaints
Engine bearing failures and a delayed, lurching throttle from a stop leave it below most 2024 trucks and among the weaker Tundra years.
2023 Toyota Tundra
22 recalls · 321 complaints
Final year of the third generation, marked by sudden engine failures and a long wait for recall parts, though the 2024 rates better.
2022 Toyota Tundra
21 recalls · 386 complaints
Weakest scored Tundra year, with engine failures reported from about 27,794 miles, throttle lag from a stop, and far more complaints than 2021.
2021 Toyota Tundra
3 recalls · 23 complaints
Last year of the second generation, with good reliability and low repair costs, though owners report loose driver seats and electrical faults.
2020 Toyota Tundra
5 recalls · 42 complaints
Rates better than 2019 with fewer complaints and recalls, though owners report sudden power loss, hard starts in extreme heat and sunroof glass that shatters.
2019 Toyota Tundra
10 recalls · 69 complaints
Fuel pump stalling and trailer brake errors are the main complaints, with fewer complaints than 2018 but more recalls than 2020.
2018 Toyota Tundra
9 recalls · 94 complaints
Middle of the Tundra's scored years, with pre-collision faults and fuel pump failures drawing the most owner complaints and nine recalls on file.
Found Your Toyota Tundra? Check Its History
Power train (23) problems come up most in Toyota Tundra owner complaints, and 90 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Toyota Tundra Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
3.5/5
Annual Repair Cost
$606
Repair Frequency
0.3/yr
Major Repair Risk
18%
$330 below the fullsize trucks average of $936/yr.
Ranked #6 of 17 among fullsize trucks.
Toyota Tundra Resale Value
The Toyota Tundra is estimated to retain about 89.3% of its original value after 5 years, based on observed used-car listings.
- Value Retained
- 89.3%
- Depreciation
- 10.7%
- Listings Analyzed
- 320
after 5 years
over the same period
U.S. used-car listings
Listings observed in . This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best year for a used Toyota Tundra?
- The 2021 is the best pick. It has a good reliability standing, few recalls, and far fewer owner complaints than the 2022 or 2023. The 2026 rates highest but is too new to have collected much history, so do not favor it on that basis.
- Is the Toyota Tundra reliable long term?
- Yes, its reliability standing is good, and it sits close to average among full-size trucks on this site. Estimated annual repair cost is $606, well under the $936 average for full-size trucks. The weak spots are specific model years, mainly 2022 and 2023.
- What are the most common Toyota Tundra problems?
- Power train and engine complaints lead the list, followed by electrical and fuel system complaints. Owners describe throttle lag, sudden engine failure, pre-collision system faults that shut off trailer brakes, and fuel pumps that fail and leave the truck stalled.
- How much does it cost to repair a Toyota Tundra?
- Independent repair-cost data puts the estimated annual repair cost at $606. The average for full-size trucks is $936. That makes the Tundra cheaper to keep than the typical truck in its class, though a failed engine in a bad year would change that.
- Do Toyota Tundras have fuel pump problems?
- Yes, owners report fuel pump failures across the years. Trucks stall at idle, lose power at highway speed, or crank without starting, often with no warning light first. Some owners say their VINs were not covered by the fuel pump recall and they paid for the repair.
How we score the Toyota Tundra
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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