2012 Ford F-150 vs 2012 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford F-150 | 2012 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,780 | 155 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 316 |
| Investigations | 4 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–19 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 678 | 21 |
| Engine | 482 | 57 |
| Steering | 204 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 194 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 172 | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 124 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 84 | 25 |
| Visibility/wiper | 95 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 223 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 149 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 138 | 5 |
| Stalling | 136 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 72 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 45 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 44 | 0 |
2012 Ford F-150
2012 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.