2012 Toyota Tundra engine problems
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Toyota Tundra — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wife was driving truck and immediately went into limp mode on the highway. Check engine light came on, no accelerating then died. Had to get it towed. This is the 3rd incident with this issue.”
filed Aug 8, 2024
“The contact owns a 2012 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the light stayed illuminated while driving. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent certified mechanic where it was diagnosed and…”
filed Jan 5, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 Tundra | 44 | 35% |
| 2024 Tundra | 135 | 43% |
| 2023 Tundra | 154 | 40% |
| 2022 Tundra | 158 | 38% |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Tundra | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Tundra | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.