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2017 Toyota Tundra Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 78 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Toyota Tundra

The 2017 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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6
NHTSA Recalls
6 recalls on record
78
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Toyota Tundra (6)

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

🔧 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
🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers…
NHTSA #17V831000
🔧 Structure: Body: Bumpers
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.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on…
NHTSA #17V051000
🔧 Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact…
NHTSA #18V123000
🔧 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
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Toyota Tundra

Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
27
Fuel/propulsion System
11
Service Brakes
8
Unknown Or Other
7
Power Train
6
Steering
5
Exterior Lighting
5
Engine
2
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Toyota Tundra — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 134 complaints 2012 156 complaints 2013 85 complaints 2014 93 complaints 2015 51 complaints 2016 120 complaints 2017 78 complaints 2018 100 complaints 2019 74 complaints 2020 47 complaints 2021 24 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2012 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Toyota Tundra

Is the 2017 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Toyota Tundra has 6 recall campaigns and 78 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 2017 Toyota Tundra have?
The 2017 Toyota Tundra has 6 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 2017 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Toyota Tundra are: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Toyota Tundra safe to buy?
The 2017 Toyota Tundra has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 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: 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2012.
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.