NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
93 reports20,000 miles · Jan 9, 2017
Electrical SystemLatches/locks/linkages
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IN MOTION, ALL THE LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR AND MASTER LOCK FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTUR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR IN MOTION, ALL THE LOCKS IN THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR AND MASTER LOCK FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.
NHTSA ODI #10943887
32,000 miles · Oct 26, 2016
Tires
A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA, WITH TIRE BRAND BRIDGESTONE DUELER ALENZA,TIRE IS STARTING PEEL OFF, LOOK DRY AND PART OF TIRE ARE COMING OFF,THE MILEAGE IN THE TRUCK IS ONLY 32,000,MILES BEARLEY HAS HALF OF THE LIFE OF THE TIRE ACCORDING TO BRIDGESTONE MILES WARRANTY WHICH IS 60,000 TO 70,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10919025
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2016
Service Brakes
DURING DRIVING CAR WHEN YOU PRESS BRAKE PEDALS POWER STEERING START VIBRATING ,VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT HAPPENING ALL THE TIME WHEN YOU PRESS BRAKE PEDALS. TOYOTA SCHAUMBURG REFUSE TO FIX UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY CAR HAS 22K
NHTSA ODI #10915671
50,000 miles · Jul 14, 2016
Steering
THE STEERING WHEEL WOOD PORTION IS STARTING TO CRACK IN 2 DIFFERENT PLACES. ASKED TOYOTA SERVICES IF THEY HAD EVER SEEN ONE CRACKING. ANSWER WAS NO. ONLY REMEDY IS CHANGE THE STEERING WHEEL ($$)
NHTSA ODI #10884884
35,000 miles · Mar 31, 2016
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE GEAR SHIFTER MOVED OUT OF GEAR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH, THE GEAR SHIFTER MOVED OUT OF GEAR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS LIQUID ON THE GEAR SHIFTER, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
NHTSA ODI #10852762
32,000 miles · Jan 27, 2016
Service Brakes
THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL 'GO TO THE FLOOR' UNDER FIRM FOOT PRESSURE AT EXTENDED STOP LIGHTS OR WHEN IN SLOW STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. AFTER ABOUT A MINUTE OF BEING STOPPED THE PEDAL WILL 'GIVE' AND SLOWLY SINK TO THE FLOOR.
NHTSA ODI #10822576
24,000 miles · Aug 24, 2015
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX WITH ROLL UP ANS DOWN BACK WINDOW . WAS AT A STOP LIGHT IN THE TURNING LANE . WAS TALKING TO MY FRIEND IN THE FRONT SEAT AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED . WINDOW WAS ALL THE WAY UP . WAS ONLY ONE OTHER CAR NEXT TO US . BED OF THE TRUCK WAS EMPTY AND NOTHING TO HIT IT . JUST EXPLOD…
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I HAVE A 2014 TOYOTA TUNDRA CREWMAX WITH ROLL UP ANS DOWN BACK WINDOW . WAS AT A STOP LIGHT IN THE TURNING LANE . WAS TALKING TO MY FRIEND IN THE FRONT SEAT AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED . WINDOW WAS ALL THE WAY UP . WAS ONLY ONE OTHER CAR NEXT TO US . BED OF THE TRUCK WAS EMPTY AND NOTHING TO HIT IT . JUST EXPLODED OUT OF KNOW WHERE . GLASS MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT FLOORBOARD . NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN . SPECIALLY FOR A NEW TRUCK . BOUGHT WITH 3 MILES ON IT . AND FOR $43,000. THIS SHOULDN'T HAPPEN . CALLED DEALERSHIP WHERE I GOT TRUCK AND THEY TRIED SELLING ME NEW GLASS . NOT REPLACING UNDER WARRANTY . NOT TO HAPPY WITH THE OUTCOME SO FAR .
NHTSA ODI #10758983
500 miles · Jul 29, 2015
Service Brakes
THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN FULLY APPLIED, BEGAN FAILING TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TWICE BY THE DEALER. THE PARKING BRAKE PETAL WHILE FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR, DOES NOT APPEAR STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALER TR…
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THE PARKING BRAKE WHEN FULLY APPLIED, BEGAN FAILING TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE A WEEK AFTER PURCHASE. THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED TWICE BY THE DEALER. THE PARKING BRAKE PETAL WHILE FULLY PRESSED TO THE FLOOR, DOES NOT APPEAR STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE, ESPECIALLY WHEN PARKED ON A HILL. THE DEALER TRIED TO ADJUST THE PARKING BRAKE TIGHTER DURING A WARRANTY REPAIR ON 7/25/2015 . AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS READJUSTED AGAIN BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT DAY TO IT'S NORMAL POSITION. THE PARKING BRAKE CONTINUES TO FAIL TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN PLACE.
NHTSA ODI #10744827
9,000 miles · Jul 29, 2015
Power Train
WHEN YOU FIRST START THE VEHICLE AND PUT IT IN DRIVE, WITHIN 20 SECONDS AT ANY SPEED, A LOUD PING/METAL HITTING METAL SOUND COMES FROM THE REAR GEAR DIFFERENTIAL BOX. IT HAPPENS EVERYTIME AT ANY TAKEOFF SPEED. TOYOTA AND MY DEALER DO NOT BELIEVE THERE IS A PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10744820
16,000 miles · May 14, 2015
Wheels
WHEN BACKING OUT OF GAS STATION, PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FELL OFF COMPLETELY FROM ROTOR. ON THE ROTOR CHROME LIKE PIECES OF LUG NUT RETAINED ON. REMAINING LUG-NUTS WHERE INSIDE TIRE WELL. WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO ORIGINAL PURCHASE DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOT CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL ON LUGNUTS WITH OUR TRUCK. DEALERSHIP R…
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WHEN BACKING OUT OF GAS STATION, PASSENGER SIDE TIRE FELL OFF COMPLETELY FROM ROTOR. ON THE ROTOR CHROME LIKE PIECES OF LUG NUT RETAINED ON. REMAINING LUG-NUTS WHERE INSIDE TIRE WELL. WHEN TAKING THE VEHICLE BACK TO ORIGINAL PURCHASE DEALERSHIP THEY DID NOT CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL ON LUGNUTS WITH OUR TRUCK. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO PAY FOR COST ASSOCIATED WITH DEFECTED ITEM AND REFUSING TO FIX OR ADDRESS
NHTSA ODI #10716559
Official recalls
4Nov 23, 2021
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
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.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Steering:rack And Pinion
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.
Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
May 11, 2017
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. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Sep 11, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Jul 16, 2014
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Toyota Tundra vehicles modified by GST as part of certain vehicle packages to be equipped with a combination of non-Toyota-brand 20-inch alloy wheels and chrome plated lug nuts. The coating on the lug nuts may give, causing the lug nuts to loosen or the wheel studs to fracture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the lug nuts loosen, or the wheel studs fracture, the wheel may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace 20 lug nuts and torque them to specification, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1EA19001 · Electrical Overstress
Opened Apr 19, 2019 · Closed Sep 19, 2024
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags and other restraint system devices in severe crash events. The subject vehicles may be equipped with an airbag control unit (ACU) for the supplemental restraint system (SRS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) manufactured by ZF-TRW. The ECU receives signals from crash sensors mounted in the vehicle and deploys the vehicle air bags and seat belt pretensioners in accordance with manufacturer design specifications. The ECU in the subject vehicles contains a model DS84 application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) which controls the communication of the crash sensor signal, firing commands (i.e., when to deploy the airbag(s) and/or pretensioners), and fault information (e.g., diagnostic trouble codes). In September 2016, FCA announced recall 16V-668 for certain model year (MY) 2010 to 2014 Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep products manufactured with the subject ZF-TRW ACU. In this recall, FCA discussed an EOS condition that resulted in a failure of the subject DS84 ASIC, which caused air bag non-deployment. FCA noted that the defect condition had only been observed in vehicles equipped with sensor harnessing routed across the front of the vehicle. Other FCA vehicles that also used the subject ACU, but were not equipped with cross-car harnessing, had not experienced EOS failures, despite similar time in service. During the course of this investigation, ODI sent two separate Information Request (IR) letters to six vehicle manufactures (including FCA, Hyundai, Honda, Kia, Mitsubishi, and Toyota) and one IR letter to ZF-TRW. These IR letters resulted in ODI receiving comprehensive data from these manufacturers and suppliers. Studies of this data found that the DS84 ASIC does not have sufficient protection against negative electrical transients or electrical overstress (“EOS”) that can be generated in certain severe crashes. An electrical transient occurs when the electrical power supplied to a circuit changes momentarily over a short duration of time. In these severe crash cases, the crash sensors and other powered wiring can be damaged and short circuited so as to create a negative electrical transient of sufficient intensity and duration (that are outside the vehicle manufacturer's specification) to damage the ASIC before the restraint device deployment signal is received by the SRS ECU. This damaged signal can lead to incomplete or nondeployment of the air bags and/or pretensioners. Airbag non-deployment and/or lack of pretensioner operation can increase the risk or severity of injury in a crash.A total of 8 fatalities and 14 injuries were associated with known EOS events. The common element in all investigated manufacturers vehicles is the SRS ECU containing a DS84 ASIC manufactured by ZF-TRW. The risk associated with the ASIC is equally shared among all OEMS involved in the investigation. The actual real-world risk can be mitigated by other factors which were assessed by ODI during this investigation. The first mitigating factor involves protections built into the ACU design which protect the DS84 ASIC from damage. There are multiple strategies and levels of protection employed by different OEMs that provide effective EOS mitigation. The two most common strategies at the ACU level are circuit protection diodes on the remote senor signal lines, and current limiting resistors that protect critical components. The second mitigating factor is found at the vehicle level and involves the location and routing of the wires leading from the crash sensors to the SRS ECU. If the wires are well protected in a crash and are not routed with other power wires carrying large currents, the risk for an EOS event is significantly reduced or eliminated. These design specific factors combine to produce a spectrum of risk for the vehicles equipped with ACUs using the DS84 ASIC. Given the many of years of field exposure, it is possible to divide the subject population into two groups; vehicles which have experienced EOS events, and vehicles which have not experienced EOS field events. Four of the six OEMs involved in this investigation have experienced EOS field events on at least one of their models equipped with a DS84 ASIC. All vehicle models (including the Toyota models identified in the Failure Report Summary of the opening resume for this investigation) with field events have been recalled. In an abundance of caution, ODI kept this investigation open five years to monitor field performance and did not identify any field events on vehicles not included in existing safety recalls. Given the spectrum of risk identified in this investigation and that all vehicles with a demonstrated unreasonable risk have been recalled, ODI is closing this investigation. ODI is closing this investigation with the following manufacturer safety recalls: 16V-668, 18E-043, 18V-137, 18V-363, and 20V-024. With the recall actions taken by the subject vehicle and equipment manufacturers, this investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exists on other model or model year vehicles outside of the recall scopes. The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
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