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2012 Toyota Tundra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 153 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Toyota Tundra

The 2012 Toyota Tundra shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
153
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
7
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Toyota Tundra (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Toyota dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V014000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #13V123000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V920000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21E103000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Toyota Tundra

Based on 153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
40
Power Train
19
Electrical System
16
Fuel/propulsion System
13
Unknown Or Other
12
Steering
12
Structure
8
Service Brakes
6
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Toyota Tundra — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 134 complaints 2012 153 complaints 2013 84 complaints 2014 92 complaints 2015 47 complaints 2016 117 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2010 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Toyota Tundra

Is the 2012 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Toyota Tundra has 4 recalls and 153 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Toyota Tundra have?
The 2012 Toyota Tundra has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Toyota Tundra are: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Toyota Tundra safe to buy?
The 2012 Toyota Tundra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Toyota Tundra should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Toyota Tundra are: 2010. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.