2026 Toyota Tundra problems & reliability
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Tundra, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 18% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 18% |
| Power Train | 4 | 18% |
| Unknown OR Other | 4 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 14% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 9% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 9% |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 5% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“When you almost stop but then hit the gas there is a dead petal. The vehicle doesn’t accelerate. Then you almost get t boned. They know about the problem but say everything is fine. It’s traction control. It is not. I guess I will have to sue if I survive the crash.”
Power Train · filed Jul 31, 2026
“Brake system failure at less than 50 miles. Dealer providing minimal information Red Brake Warning lamp, Brake fluid low error message, and "Braking Power Low" Message being "Stop in a Safe Place"”
Service Brakes · filed Jul 29, 2026
“I bought the vehicle new in November 2025. 2026 Toyota Tubdra TRD SR5. In the first week I noticed a lot of jerking and shaking. I brought it to the dealer and was told it was a break in period and it should go away. I’ve had the truck in the shop 5-6 times since and the jerking and shaking hasn’t gone away. I’m at…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jul 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
26 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Tundra. The 10 most recent:
2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat…
T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026
During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important…
T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors…
T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions…
T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 10, 2026
Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop…
T-SB-0032-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 12, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0005-26.
T-SB-0017-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 12, 2026
A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors…
T-SB-0005-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 6, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 6, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0009-25.
T-SB-0005-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 6, 2026
During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important…
T-SB-0004-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 5, 2026
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 03, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0003-26.
T-SB-0007-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 3, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2026 Toyota Tundra has 1 NHTSA recall campaign — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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