2026 Toyota Tundra problems & reliability
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Tundra, alongside 1 safety recall campaign. Last verified Sep 21, 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 components.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 | 23% |
| Engine | 6 | 20% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 13% |
| Unknown / Other | 4 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 7% |
| Steering | 2 | 7% |
| Structure | 2 | 7% |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 7% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 17 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
What owners report
“I purchased a new 2026 Toyota Tundra on February 25, 2026. Almost immediately after purchase, I noticed a squealing noise coming from the brakes whenever the vehicle was placed in reverse. I brought the vehicle to my selling dealer, who confirmed the noise is caused by a known defect in the brake system, for which…”
Service Brakes · filed Sep 16, 2026
“My 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro developed a sudden, loud knocking noise from the engine at approximately 15,000 miles while I was driving. The engine began running very rough, the vehicle started shaking, and the engine was losing power as I pulled over. The knocking was most noticeable at low RPM and followed engine…”
Engine · filed Sep 16, 2026
“I was attempting to enter traffic from a steep driveway. I removed from foot from the brake and pressed on the accelerator, there was no power and the vehicle would not increase speed. This lasted about 2 seconds. It was a 50 mph roadway and the approaching vehicles had to slow quickly to avoid a collision”
Engine · filed Sep 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
28 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Tundra. The 10 most recent:
Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop…
T-SB-0032-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026
Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
T-SB-0022-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2026
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
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.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2026 Toyota Tundra?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.