NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
93 reports57,000 miles · Sep 5, 2019
Air BagsInjury
I WAS DRIVING APPROX 5-15 MPH ON A SMOOTH, PAVED, SLIGHTLY UPHILL ROAD WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE FRONT AND BACK SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AS WELL AS THE DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ALSO LOCKED UP. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSID…
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I WAS DRIVING APPROX 5-15 MPH ON A SMOOTH, PAVED, SLIGHTLY UPHILL ROAD WHEN MY DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE FRONT AND BACK SEAT DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AS WELL AS THE DRIVERS SEAT AIRBAG. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ALSO LOCKED UP. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE ON THE OUTSIDE WHAT SO EVER. IT HAS 57,XXX MILES. I PURCHASED IT NEW AND ALL SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED AT THE PURCHASING DEALERSHIP. THIS IS THE FIRST ISSUE IN WHAT HAS BEEN AN EXTRAORDINARY VEHICLE UP TO THIS POINT.
NHTSA ODI #11253366
50,000 miles · Aug 26, 2019
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE DOOR LOCK AND THE KEY REMOTE, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT (2525 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLOCK THE DOORS WITH THE DOOR LOCK AND THE KEY REMOTE, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR NEEDED TO BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOYOTA OF KINGSPORT (2525 E STONE DR, KINGSPORT, TN 37660 423-246-6611), BUT THE MECHANIC FAILED TO PROVIDE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #11246370
40,000 miles · Jul 15, 2019
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
AT 40,000 MILES ALL 4 DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.
NHTSA ODI #11231984
108,000 miles · Jun 11, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
I WAS CARRYING AN OLD BATTERY ON THE TRUCK BED AND THE BATTERY LEAKS SO THE FLUID SPILLED OVER MY FUEL TANK AND BURN/CORRODE THE VACUUM AND GAS LINES. I THINK THE FUEL TANK SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH AN UPPER SKILL PLATE BECAUSE IS A TRUCK AND YOU ALWAYS CARRY DIFFERENT THINGS AND THIS IS KIND OF EXPOSE OR DRAIN HOLES OF THE BED A…
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I WAS CARRYING AN OLD BATTERY ON THE TRUCK BED AND THE BATTERY LEAKS SO THE FLUID SPILLED OVER MY FUEL TANK AND BURN/CORRODE THE VACUUM AND GAS LINES. I THINK THE FUEL TANK SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH AN UPPER SKILL PLATE BECAUSE IS A TRUCK AND YOU ALWAYS CARRY DIFFERENT THINGS AND THIS IS KIND OF EXPOSE OR DRAIN HOLES OF THE BED ARE NOT LOCATED PROPERLY, SO THEY WANNA CHARGE ME 2K DLS FOR SOMETHING THAT IS A BAD DESIGN PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #11219169
111,560 miles · Mar 16, 2019
EngineUnknown Or Other
THE TOYOTA 5.7L V8 ENGINE FOUND IN TOYOTA TUNDRAS, SEQUOIAS, SIENNAS, LAND CRUISERS, AND LEXUS LX570S SUFFER FROM CAM SHAFT TOWER LEAKAGE, AND IT WILL MOST LIKELY HAPPEN TO ANYONE THAT OWNS ONE. IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE FROM 1K MILES TO 100K MILES, BUT IT CAN DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE RECA…
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THE TOYOTA 5.7L V8 ENGINE FOUND IN TOYOTA TUNDRAS, SEQUOIAS, SIENNAS, LAND CRUISERS, AND LEXUS LX570S SUFFER FROM CAM SHAFT TOWER LEAKAGE, AND IT WILL MOST LIKELY HAPPEN TO ANYONE THAT OWNS ONE. IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE FROM 1K MILES TO 100K MILES, BUT IT CAN DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND OTHER IMPORTANT PARTS AND THEREFORE SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE, AS IT LEAKS IN TO THE EXHAUST AND COULD CAUSE A FIRE. I OWN A 2014 TUNDRA THAT HAS THIS ISSUE AND THE DEALER WANTS ME TO PAY $3K TO FIX IT!
NHTSA ODI #11187268
80,015 miles · Mar 11, 2019
Unknown Or Other
PZ169 OIL FILTER COLLAPSED; TOOK TRUCK TO SHOP BECAUSE ENGINE WAS SHUTTING DOWN; FINAL DIAGNOSIS WAS THE OIL FILTER HAD COLLAPSED FROM MY RECENT OIL CHANGE
NHTSA ODI #11185764
28,000 miles · Feb 19, 2019
Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT AN INTERSECTION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY, BUT THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT AN INTERSECTION WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED, IT ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THEN IN PARK. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT INSTALLED A NEW BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
NHTSA ODI #11181186
61,000 miles · Feb 13, 2019
Unknown Or Other
MULTIPLE FAILED ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS. TOOK IN UNDER WARRANTY REFUSED TO REPLACE BUT SAID THEY "CLEANED IT" RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY WAS OVER, IT FAILED AGAIN. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE IS FAILING. THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA. EVEN THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THEY KNEW IT WAS AN ISSUE BUT ARE DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT.
NHTSA ODI #11179814
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2019
Seat Belts
JANUARY, 2018, DRIVERS SEAT BELT SETS OFF ALARM WHEN DRIVING. PASSENGERS SIDE SEAT BELT WINT CONNECT AT ALL. THIS STARTED SUNDAY, 1/13/19.
NHTSA ODI #11170896
17,506 miles · Nov 6, 2018
Electrical System
ON 2 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS 02/25/2016, MICE ATE MY WIRES IN MY TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME I DROVE HOME FROM WORK, AND COULD NOT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THERE WAS ONLY 17,506 MILES, I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY HAD ME DRIVE MY TRUCK THERE. THERE WAS A MOUSE NEST INSIDE THE FUSE BOX AND THEY HAD CHEWED THRU MY WIRES. THE 2ND TIME 09/12/201…
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ON 2 SEPERATE OCCASSIONS 02/25/2016, MICE ATE MY WIRES IN MY TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME I DROVE HOME FROM WORK, AND COULD NOT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THERE WAS ONLY 17,506 MILES, I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY HAD ME DRIVE MY TRUCK THERE. THERE WAS A MOUSE NEST INSIDE THE FUSE BOX AND THEY HAD CHEWED THRU MY WIRES. THE 2ND TIME 09/12/2018 I WAS DRIVING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE TRUCK JUST STALLED AND I WAS UNABLE TO START IT AGAIN. (30,892 MILES)
NHTSA ODI #11149787
Official recalls
4Nov 23, 2021
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
Consequence: 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 at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Steering:rack And Pinion
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.
Consequence: 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 at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
May 11, 2017
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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 for this recall is SET17A.
Sep 11, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Jul 16, 2014
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA19001 · Electrical Overstress
Opened Apr 19, 2019 · Closed Sep 19, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles that also used the subject ACU, but were not equipped with cross-car harnessing, had not experienced EOS failures, despite similar time in service. During the course of this investigation, ODI sent two separate Information Request (IR) letters to six vehicle manufactures (including FCA, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota) and one IR letter to ZF-TRW. These IR letters resulted in ODI receiving comprehensive data from these manufacturers and suppliers. Studies of this data found that the DS84 ASIC does not have sufficient protection against negative electrical transients or electrical overstress (“EOS”) that can be generated in certain severe crashes. An electrical transient occurs when the electrical power supplied to a circuit changes momentarily over a short duration of time. In these severe crash cases, the crash sensors and other powered wiring can be damaged and short circuited so as to create a negative electrical transient of sufficient intensity and duration (that are outside the vehicle manufacturer's specification) to damage the ASIC before the restraint device deployment signal is received by the SRS ECU. This damaged signal can lead to incomplete or nondeployment of the air bags and/or pretensioners. Airbag non-deployment and/or lack of pretensioner operation can increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.A total of 8 fatalities and 14 injuries were associated with known EOS events. The common element in all investigated manufacturers vehicles is the SRS ECU containing a DS84 ASIC manufactured by ZF-TRW. The risk associated with the ASIC is equally shared among all OEMS involved in the investigation. The actual real-world risk can be mitigated by other factors which were assessed by ODI during this investigation. The first mitigating factor involves protections built into the ACU design which protect the DS84 ASIC from damage. There are multiple strategies and levels of protection employed by different OEMs that provide effective EOS mitigation. The two most common strategies at the ACU level are circuit protection diodes on the remote senor signal lines, and current limiting resistors that protect critical components. The second mitigating factor is found at the vehicle level and involves the location and routing of the wires leading from the crash sensors to the SRS ECU. If the wires are well protected in a crash and are not routed with other power wires carrying large currents, the risk for an EOS event is significantly reduced or eliminated. These design specific factors combine to produce a spectrum of risk for the vehicles equipped with ACUs using the DS84 ASIC. Given the many of years of field exposure, it is possible to divide the subject population into two groups; vehicles which have experienced EOS events, and vehicles which have not experienced EOS field events. Four of the six OEMs involved in this investigation have experienced EOS field events on at least one of their models equipped with a DS84 ASIC. All vehicle models (including the Toyota models identified in the Failure Report Summary of the opening resume for this investigation) with field events have been recalled. In an abundance of caution, ODI kept this investigation open five years to monitor field performance and did not identify any field events on vehicles not included in existing safety recalls. Given the spectrum of risk identified in this investigation and that all vehicles with a demonstrated unreasonable risk have been recalled, ODI is closing this investigation. ODI is closing this investigation with the following manufacturer safety recalls: 16V-668, 18E-043, 18V-137, 18V-363, and 20V-024. With the recall actions taken by the subject vehicle and equipment manufacturers, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exists on other model or model year vehicles outside of the recall scopes. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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