2012 Toyota Tundra problems
Owners have filed 215 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 26.5% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 11.6%.
Complaints215
Crashes11
Fires3
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 26.5% · 57
Fuel/propulsion system 11.6% · 25
Power train 9.8% · 21
Electrical system 8.4% · 18
Unknown or other 7.9% · 17
Steering 5.6% · 12
Structure 5.1% · 11
Air bags 4.2% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 11 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Toyota Tundra in this data, 2012 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 42 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,786 miles.
In owners' own words
Truck went into limp mode because of secondary air injection valve and air pump due to stuck valve. The exact same parts that Toyota has extended the warranty on for 2007 thru 2011 4.6 And 5.7 V-8's. Do they wait on the. 2012 Models so most will go past the 150,000 mile extension. Very disappointed since I bought this truck 3 months ago. And now they want $2800 for a 4 hour job and about $600 in parts Engine · reported at 91,000 miles
Air injection relay and pump failure. This has been an extended warranty item on all trucks except the model I have with the same parts as the larger engine truck. This is a corporate game of not enough complaints on a less popular model engine even though the parts are the same as what is being replaced on same year models with the larger engine. Repair is estimated at $2600 Engine
Driving in highway traffic and engine reduces power significantly causing the vehicle to rapidly slow down and become a hazard in traffic. Took it to dealership and they said the secondary air injection system needs to be replaced for $3300. This is a known defect for the previous model year. I contacted Toyota hq and they refused to cover repairs for this know design defect. Engine · reported at 50,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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