MYRModel Year Report

2011 Toyota Tundra

● Typical for this model
2011 Toyota Tundra
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:17.085Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
134
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1,011 complaints 2001: 415 complaints 2002: 482 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 377 complaints 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 390 complaints 2007 2008: 327 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 134 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 85 complaints 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 119 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2018: 100 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2022: 426 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 343 complaints 2025: 140 complaints 2026: 34 complaints
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1,011 complaints 2001: 415 complaints 2001 2002: 482 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 377 complaints 2005 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 390 complaints 2007 2008: 327 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 134 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 85 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 119 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2017 2018: 100 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 426 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 343 complaints 2025: 140 complaints 2025 2026: 34 complaints
1999: 1 complaint 1999 2000: 1,011 complaints 2001: 415 complaints 2001 2002: 482 complaints 2003: 399 complaints 2003 2004: 465 complaints 2005: 377 complaints 2005 2006: 545 complaints 2007: 390 complaints 2007 2008: 327 complaints 2009: 38 complaints 2009 2010: 163 complaints 2011: 134 complaints 2011 134 2012: 154 complaints 2013: 85 complaints 2013 2014: 93 complaints 2015: 50 complaints 2015 2016: 119 complaints 2017: 78 complaints 2017 2018: 100 complaints 2019: 74 complaints 2019 2020: 47 complaints 2021: 24 complaints 2021 2022: 426 complaints 2023: 408 complaints 2023 2024: 343 complaints 2025: 140 complaints 2025 2026: 34 complaints

2011: 134 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19991
20001,011
2001415
2002482
2003399
2004465
2005377
2006545
2007390
2008327
200938
2010163
2011134
2012154
201385
201493
201550
2016119
201778
2018100
201974
202047
202124
2022426
2023408
2024343
2025140
202634

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

26% · 35 reports
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* According to the different computers codes the issue is Secondary Air Injection Pump failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-19

Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control

Electrical system

16% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and horn.

CRASH
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Horn siren is not being activated when pressed by center switch on steering wheel. After researching many tundra message boards, this appears to be a frequent problem amongst tundra owners.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-08

Steering

15% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASH

Power train

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft.

CRASHINJURY
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I put vehicle in park and got out to close a gate on my farm property. When I realized the vehicle started rolling backwards, I tried to get back in to stop it. The door knocked me down and pick up almost ran over me.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-09

2011 Toyota Tundra. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle air bags and transmission malfunction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-12

Also filed under Air bags and vehicle speed control

Fuel/propulsion system

11% · 15 reports

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2011-03-31Tires11V148000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Tacoma, Sequoia and Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety…

    Remedy: For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and Tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information…

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    2011-05-13Power train11V254000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Tundra vehicles equipped with a 3-joint type propeller shaft. Due to improper casting of the slip yokes, there is a possibility that the slip yoke may…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during May 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at…

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    2011-07-11Tires11V278000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, "Tire pressure monitoring…

    Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during July 2011. Owners may contact southeast Toyota…

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    2011-07-19Tires11V185000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 FJ Cruiser and model year 2009-2011 Tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.…

    Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact gulf…

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    2012-05-24Equipment11V588000 Gulf States Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 Tundra vehicles that have an inaccurate load carrying capacity label. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…

    Remedy: Gulf States Toyota will notify owners and will provide a corrected label free of charge. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began…

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    2013-03-21Air bags, seats13V014000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius…

    Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may…

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    2013-05-28Equipment13V123000 Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013…

    Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still…

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    2015-01-29Seats14V743000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2...

    Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

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    2015-11-25Visibility15V689000 Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4,...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

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    2022-01-21Steering21V920000 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.

    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.

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    2022-02-17Steering21E103000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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Buy-smart checklist

2011 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 11V148000 · Tires
  • Recall 11V254000 · Power train
  • Recall 11V278000 · Tires
  • Recall 11V185000 · Tires
  • Recall 11V588000 · Equipment
  • Recall 13V014000 · Air bags, seats
  • Recall 13V123000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V743000 · Seats
  • Recall 15V689000 · Visibility
  • Recall 21V920000 · Steering
  • Recall 21E103000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2011 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Toyota Tundra is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Toyota Tundra?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Toyota Tundra have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.