2015 Toyota Tundra problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Toyota Tundra, most often about electrical system. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
25
Recalls
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
124,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 5 of 25 complaints (20%).
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (5) and lighting (4) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 124,000 mi.
  • The 2015 Toyota Tundra has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 21st of 22 Toyota Tundra model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 29% fewer complaints than the 2014 model year (35).

2015 Toyota Tundra problems by category

  • Other / Unknown
    5 complaints
  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    4 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Fuel/propulsion system5
Unknown or other5
Exterior lighting4
Service brakes3
Electrical system3
Visibility/wiper2
Engine2
Vehicle speed control1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k130k–60k360k–100k3100k–150k4150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2015 Toyota Tundra complaints that list mileage.

2015 Toyota Tundra recalls (4)

  • Recall 21V920000Nov 23, 202122,462 vehicles
    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM · 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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 17V311000May 11, 20171,325 vehicles
    WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

    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.

    Risk: 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.

  • Recall 16V420000Jun 9, 20164,253 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

    Risk: 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 service at 1-866-405-4226.

  • Recall 15V315000May 27, 2015144 vehicles
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · TIRES

    Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

    Risk: 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. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • EA19001Opened Apr 19, 2019Closed Sep 19, 2024led to recall 20V024

    Electrical overstress

    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 mount…

Recent 2015 Toyota Tundra complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 5, 2026385,472 miTNElectrical System
    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 127,056. After obtaining a Carfax report, it was discovered that the mileage was 385,472.
    NHTSA complaint #11769125 · source
  2. Filed Aug 9, 2026NYFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Unknown Truck stuck in Branchport NY Started truck. Drove for ~20miles then died Has ~1/4 tank of gas Started truck again let it idle then died again Started truck again, gave it gas, ran fine, then died Started truck again, reversed it to turn around and died again in middle of intersection
    NHTSA complaint #11755724 · source
  3. Filed Jun 6, 2026MEOther / Unknown
    Blue ribbon metallic paint, failing in all door jams. Clear coat failing in certain spots. In all jams clear and base coat is flaking off down to the primer. No safety at risk. Problem confirmed by dealer, it is available for inspection upon request
    NHTSA complaint #11742475 · source
  4. Filed Apr 21, 2026WVFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    Have replaced every part in the fuel system. Pumps, modules, etc. and it continues to have issues. Now a fuel smell issue. These cars have constant issues and need a full recall. Still has issues and have had multiple times it stopped running due to the fuel system issues. Attached is most recent receipt
    NHTSA complaint #11732644 · source
  5. Filed Apr 21, 2026WVAirbagsOther / Unknown
    Was living in South Carolina at the time, but now live in West Virginia. Airbag light came on and Horn stopped working. Has not worked since and received a recall in the mail, but they are saying my vehicle is not on the list. Has not been repaired, but still in-operative.
    NHTSA complaint #11732643 · source
  6. Filed Sep 26, 2025154,000 miALElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the horn failed to sound while pressing the horn pad in the center of the steering wheel. The horn only sounded while activated with the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a defective clock spring in the steering wheel, causing the horn and air bag to malfunction. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
    NHTSA complaint #11689858 · source
  7. Filed Jul 23, 2025TXBrakes
    Soft pedal when braking goes nearly to floor before engaging. Repairs attempted flushing brakes, new brake fluid and new master cylinder at dealer still not fixed. Toyota wants to replace ABS actuator but cannot guarantee it will fix the problem. Many instances of this on Toyota and no solutions. Toyota is ignoring the problem.
    NHTSA complaint #11675736 · source
  8. Filed May 10, 2025TXBrakes
    Front Rotors purchased on Amazon warped in under 5,000 miles/3 months of normal highway and city driving conditions. Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with new Wagner OEX pads when installed. Manufacturer’s Warranty period was 24,000 miles/2 years. Rear rotors also warped about 1,000 miles after front rotors did. Front rotors were turned/resurfaced at about 3,000 miles and warped again within 1,000 miles. Replaced with Raybestos high…
    NHTSA complaint #11660175 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 10, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology