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2015 Toyota Tundra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 51 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Toyota Tundra

The 2015 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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60/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2015 Toyota Tundra

The 2015 Toyota Tundra shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
51
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Toyota Tundra (5)

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

🔧 Wheels: Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number…
NHTSA #17V311000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer…
NHTSA #16V420000
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015….
NHTSA #15V315000
🔧 Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service…
NHTSA #21V920000
🔧 Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331….
NHTSA #21E103000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Toyota Tundra

Based on 51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
8
Service Brakes
8
Fuel/propulsion System
7
Unknown Or Other
6
Structure
3
Air Bags
2
Tires
2
Engine
2
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Toyota Tundra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2015 51 complaints 2016 120 complaints 2019 74 complaints 2010 163 complaints 2011 134 complaints 2012 156 complaints 2013 85 complaints 2014 93 complaints 2017 78 complaints 2018 100 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Toyota Tundra

Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Toyota Tundra has 5 recall campaigns and 51 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have?
The 2015 Toyota Tundra has 5 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 2015 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Toyota Tundra are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra safe to buy?
The 2015 Toyota Tundra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 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: 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.