The best and worst Toyota Tundra years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Toyota Tundras old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2009, 2015 and 2020–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2005–2006, 2008 and 2022 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2005 Toyota Tundra · 24.6 per 10,000 sold (2.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body and panel corrosion, typically around 106,500 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2006 Toyota Tundra · 38.6 per 10,000 sold (4.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Body and panel corrosion, typically around 120,000 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2008 Toyota Tundra · 20.8 per 10,000 sold (2.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Stalling and no-start, typically around 28,727 miles; then body control and other modules.
2022 Toyota Tundra · 40.9 per 10,000 sold (4.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 12,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
Years with the fewest complaints
2009 Toyota Tundra · 4.5 per 10,000 sold (0.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 24,500 miles.
2015 Toyota Tundra · 4.0 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically around 46,000 miles.
2020 Toyota Tundra · 4.1 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Sunroof and panoramic roof, typically around 46,000 miles.
2021 Toyota Tundra · 2.9 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Toyota Tundra year: 9.4 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Toyota Tundra?
Among Toyota Tundras old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2022 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 40.9, about 4.4× a typical Toyota Tundra year. The 2005–2006 and 2008 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Toyota Tundra?
The 2021 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Toyota Tundras from 2005–2022: 2.9, against 9.4 for a typical year. The 2009, 2015 and 2020 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
The most-reported problem on the 2022 Toyota Tundra is harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 12,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Toyota Tundra years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.