Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Toyota Tundra

▲ Better than typical

2015 Toyota Tundra
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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: 50
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Service brakes

Complaints per year

2015: 50 complaints

View as data table

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

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

20% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 7 reports

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Unknown Truck stuck in Branchport NY Started truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-09

With the many times I have severely tried to start my vehicle it has a hard start not due to other components such as the battery or other electrical issues but the flex fuel integration in the system not reading correctly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09

Electrical system

14% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing horn.

Exterior lighting

10% · 5 reports

Structure

8% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

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All 4 exterior door handles stick open. (Occasionally) door does not latch when shut. Driving away and turning corner, doors fly's open.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-31

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2015-06-29Equipment, tires15V315000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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2016-07-14Equipment16V420000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

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2017-06-23Wheels17V311000 Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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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

2015 Toyota Tundra — pre-purchase inspection

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Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
Fuel/propulsion system: 7 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V315000 · Equipment, tires
Recall 16V420000 · Equipment
Recall 17V311000 · Wheels
Recall 21V920000 · Steering
Recall 21E103000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Toyota Tundra is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?: The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have?: 5 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.