2025 Toyota Tundra Problems
Shopping for a used 2025 Toyota Tundra? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Based on 107 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Engine Problems the most reported area.
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This 2025 Toyota Tundra has 107 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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2025 Toyota Tundra Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 7 2025 Toyota Tundra trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 7 trims analysed.
2025 Toyota Tundra Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program4 variants tested — showing 2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WDOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
18.5% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
18.5% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2025 Toyota Tundra has 107 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Engine Problems. NHTSA reliability signal: Severe Issues.
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Tundra
- Model year
- 2025
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 107
- Crash-related complaints
- 5
- Safety recall campaigns
- 4
- Top reported component
- Engine Problems
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 20
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2025 Toyota Tundra problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Engine Problems, Transmission / Drivetrain, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2025 Toyota Tundra
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the engine for any reported issues such as stalling or loss of power.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for unintended acceleration or fuel system problems.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect the engine for any reported issues such as stalling or loss of power.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and drivetrain repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle for unintended acceleration or fuel system problems.
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Before buying a used 2025 Toyota Tundra, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Complaints for the 2025 Toyota Tundra are concentrated in engine, transmission, and fuel system issues, with a notable number of unintended acceleration reports. The data suggests potential concerns with powertrain reliability and electronic systems, though the sample is limited to a single model year.
- Engine Problems account for the highest number of complaints at 38.
- Transmission/Drivetrain issues are the second most reported component with 30 complaints.
- Unintended Acceleration has 20 complaints, which may be related to engine or electronic faults.
- Engine Problems
- Transmission/Drivetrain
- Fuel/Propulsion System
Full breakdown
All 2025 Toyota Tundra complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Tundra. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 38 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 30 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Tundra. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
My truck engine seized at highway speeds on 4/29/2026. Machining debris seized to the engine’s bearings causing oil to dump from the engine and the engine to completely seize. This is the same issue that NHSTA forced Toyota to issue a recall on 2022-2024 Toyota Tundras.
I own a 2025 Toyota Tundra TRD PRO. Bought in May of 2025. Has around 10,000 miles on odometer. Multiple times since I purchased this vehicle I have tried to accelerate into the flow of traffic from a stop and the truck would barely make it into the roadway and then suddenly lose…
At low outdoor (40* or less)temperatures, safety feature remain off line. Side mirrors squeak during actuation open or close. Plastic modeling cracked on driver seat, tail gate stays open and doesn't reset without manually closing the tailgate by hand.
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after driving from a complete stop, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failur…
While driving approximately 10–15 mph approaching a green light, a truck in front of me suddenly slammed on its brakes. As soon as I saw the brake lights I immediately applied my brakes before any system alert activated. I stopped within approximately 3–5 feet of the vehicle in f…
The malfunctioning part is the front left brake pads. The faulty brakes pads could pose a problem when stopping the vehicle. This problem was brought to the attention to my dealer in November 2025. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer in the spring of 2026 and acknowledged T…
I am seeking a case review regarding a persistent and unresolved drivetrain issue with my 2025 Toyota Tundra (non-hybrid) that began immediately following a dealership service visit and has continued for over one month without resolution despite multiple repair attempts. Since th…
I am reporting multiple safety-related defects on my 2025 Toyota Tundra (approx. 18.5k miles, purchased 07/25). Toyota has been made aware and has not resolved these issues. The most serious defect is deterioration of the driver-side air intake housing. While replacing the air f…
Center console glossy trim around the gear shift gives off a blinding glare from the sunlight coming through the front windshield. Almost side swiped the adjacent vehicle on my right when blinded. This was noted and photographed after just owning the vehicle for one day. Talked t…
Dead pedal incidents. At least 4 times in the 6months of ownership, I've experienced where when you press on the gas to go, there is no acceleration for approx 2 seconds. Its almost caused an accident 2x of the 4x times its happened. I feel it may be related to the transmissi…
I own a 2025 Toyota Tundra SR5 non-hybrid. The vehicle has transmission hesitation/delayed throttle response after a rolling stop. When I slow down but do not come to a complete stop, then press the accelerator again, the truck sometimes has a 1–2 second delay before it responds …
The same thing that I reported in incident number XXX happened again recently. From a stop. I went to make a right turn on Red in a four way intersection. The oncoming traffic to my left was also stopped. When I started to proceed the truck felt like it was in like 5th gear, …
This is a leased vehicle through Enterprise. We have had a recall on the reverse lamps since 7-17-2025. Every time our driver take the vehicle in for service they say the parts haven't arrived or they cant get them to replace. There was no wreck or damage to the vehicle its just …
I own a 2025 Toyota Tundra 1794 with the 3.4L twin-turbo engine. The engine failed at approximately 53,000 miles while I was driving on the freeway in Houston, Texas. I was traveling at highway speed when the engine suddenly lost power and the truck became unsafe to continue dri…
My Tundra Truck is having throttle lag. I pull out into traffic and there is no power. I put the throttle all the way to the floor and still nothing. After 2 to 3 seconds the engine starts to slowly throttling up, but very slow and no turbo. This has happened at least 15 times no…
Bad factory alignment caused OEM tires (Falken Wildpeak A/T, 265/60 R20) to wear prematurely. Tread depth reduced to 3/32 on all 4 tires at 10,500 miles. Clearly a safety risk as no reasonable person would expect new tires to last only 10,000 miles and; therefore, likely not ch…
The contact owned a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, there was an object in the road that he attempted to swerve around; however, the lane-keeping assist feature independently activated, causing the vehicle to jerk off the road, d…
The tailgate will not go down when you push the bottom that is on the tail light or when you push the button inside the truck it will not go down. It makes the noise like if it is going to but gets stuck.
All four tires are wearing unevenly. The outside of the tires are worn down much more than the middle and inside edge of tires. I noticed this six months ago, have called Toyota and brought the truck to the dealership and they stated there is no issue. I had the exact same M…
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V038000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that when the doors were locked, the side mirrors failed to fold inwards as intended. In addition, there was an abnormal grindin…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Toyota Tundra.
Safety recalls
2025 Toyota Tundra recalls
4 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 Toyota Tundra. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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Questions
2025 Toyota Tundra buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2025 Toyota Tundra reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 107 owner complaints, 5 crash-related complaints, and 4 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2025 Toyota Tundra shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Toyota Tundra?▾
#1: Engine Problems (38 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (30 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (21 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Toyota Tundra?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Toyota Tundra?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2025 Toyota Tundra, NHTSA complaints include 5 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 107 total complaints. 11 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?▾
Yes. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Toyota Tundra. A major recall area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS. 4 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2025 Toyota Tundra?▾
The 2025 Toyota Tundra shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Engine Problems during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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