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

Brakes lead with 10 complaints, then the electrical system with 8 and the fuel system with 7.

Does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have recalls?

Yes, 4 recalls are on file. See the Recalls section for the full list.

What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Tundra?

See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?

Owner complaints are spread over several groups. See the by-year section to compare it with other model years of the Tundra.

2015 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls and MPG

Q: How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on file.

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Tundra^[1]. Brakes are the biggest group, with 10 complaints^[2].

51owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

15–17MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Brakes. 10 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a truck that did not slow down in time, a parking brake that struggled to hold on a steep driveway, and rotors that shook the pedal and wheel. Several talk about the built-in trailer brake control feeling too weak when towing.
Electrical System. 8 complaints^[6]. Owners describe door locks that stop responding, a radio screen that glows too bright at night, and lights that cut out for a few seconds when the turn signal is used.
Unknown Or Other. 8 complaints^[7]. These reports do not fit a single named part.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 7 complaints^[8]. Owners describe long cranking and hard starts on cold mornings, plus a truck that stalled while driving. Some say repeated dealer visits did not settle it.
Exterior Lighting. 5 complaints^[9]. Owners describe headlights and dash lights going dark at random, and gauges that are hard to read in daylight.
Air Bags. 3 complaints^[10].
Structure. 3 complaints^[11].
Engine. 3 complaints^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Tundra is necessarily included.

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System (21V920), November 2021. About 22,462 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (17V311), May 2017. About 1,325 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Equipment › Other › Labels (16V420), June 2016. About 4,253 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Equipment › Other › Labels (15V315), May 2015. About 144 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Tundra 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	15 / 19 / 17	$3,950
Tundra 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[17]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Tundra 4WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	14 / 18 / 16	$4,200
Tundra 4WD FFV, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	13 / 17 / 15	$4,450
Tundra 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[20]	13 / 17 / 15	$4,450

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/CC 2WD^[5]	4	4	5	3	21.9%
PU/RC 2WD^[21]	4	4	5	3	21.9%
PU/EC 2WD^[22]	4	4	5	3	21.9%
PU/CC 4WD^[23]	4	4	5	4	19.8%
PU/EC 4WD^[24]	4	4	5	4	19.8%
PU/RC 4WD^[25]	4	4	5	4	19.8%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2015 Toyota Tundra with 4.6L 8-cylinder^[26]	310 hp
2015 Toyota Tundra with 5.7L 8-cylinder^[27]	381 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
TUNDRA CREW MAX S/BOX 4WD SR5/PLATINUM^[28]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,633 lb
TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB L/BOX 4WD^[29]	245 in	80 in	76 in	165 in	5,600 lb
TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 2WD SR5 4.6L^[30]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,093 lb
TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 4WD SR5 4.6L/SR5 5.7/^[31]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,401 lb
TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 2WD^[32]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	4,916 lb
TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 4WD^[33]	226 in	80 in	76 in	146 in	5,203 lb

How 2015 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Tundra model year. The 2015 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2000	1,011	3
2001	415	2
2002	482	3
2003	399	7
2004	466	8
2005	377	12
2006	545	10
2007	390	12
2008	327	12
2009	38	12
2010	163	15
2011	134	10
2012	156	3
2013	85	5
2014	93	4
2015	51	4
2016	120	5
2017	78	5
2018	100	8
2019	74	9
2020	47	4
2021	24	2
2022	433	13
2023	413	13
2024	350	10
2025	142	5
2026	34	2

NHTSA's counts for the Tundra show 51 complaints and 4 recalls for 2015^[3]. Among the 27 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 22 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2021 (24) and the most are for 2000 (1,011)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2015 Tundra?

The complaint record for this Tundra is spread across several groups rather than piled into one^[1]. Brakes lead the list^[2], followed by electrical^[6] and fuel system reports^[8]. These are unverified owner reports, and counts are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold. If you are shopping for one, check that brake, lighting and starting issues were handled, and look at the recalls listed above^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?: Brakes lead with 10 complaints^[2], then the electrical system with 8^[6] and the fuel system with 7^[8].
How many complaints does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have?: NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on file^[1].
Does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have recalls?: Yes, 4 recalls are on file^[3]. See the Recalls section for the full list.
What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Toyota Tundra?: See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?: Owner complaints are spread over several groups^[1]. See the by-year section to compare it with other model years of the Tundra.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Toyota Tundra

2015 this page
2016 120 complaints, 5 recalls
2017 78 complaints, 5 recalls
2024 350 complaints, 10 recalls
2025 142 complaints, 5 recalls
2026 34 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Toyota Tundra

Other Toyota models from 2015

2015 Toyota Highlander 196 complaints, 1 recall
2015 Toyota Land Cruiser 2 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Toyota Prius 171 complaints, 2 recalls
2015 Toyota RAV4 305 complaints, 4 recalls
2015 Toyota Sienna 233 complaints, 6 recalls
2015 Toyota Tacoma 101 complaints, 4 recalls

All Toyota models

Similar cars from 2015: pickup trucks

2015 Chevrolet Colorado 493 complaints, 7 recalls
2015 Ford F150 1,737 complaints, 13 recalls
2015 GMC Canyon 303 complaints, 8 recalls
2015 Nissan Titan 12 complaints, 1 recall
2015 Ram 1500 1,459 complaints, 17 recalls

All pickup trucks we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 51 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Toyota Tundra (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
10 complaints name the brakes component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 18,750). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Toyota Tundra model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tundra 2WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 93,450). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 21V920, filed November 23, 2021: Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System. NHTSA recall database
Recall 17V311, filed May 11, 2017: Wheels › Lugs / Nuts / Bolts / Studs. NHTSA recall database
Recall 16V420, filed June 9, 2016: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V315, filed May 27, 2015: Equipment › Other › Labels. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Tundra 2WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tundra 4WD, 4.6L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tundra 4WD FFV, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Gasoline or E85, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Tundra 4WD, 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 17 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/RC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/RC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.8%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Toyota Tundra with 4.6L 8-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2015 Toyota Tundra with 5.7L 8-cylinder: rated 381 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA CREW MAX S/BOX 4WD SR5/PLATINUM: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,633 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB L/BOX 4WD: length 245 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 165 in, curb weight 5,600 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 2WD SR5 4.6L: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,093 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA DOUBLE CAB M/BOX 4WD SR5 4.6L/SR5 5.7/: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,401 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 2WD: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 4,916 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TUNDRA REG CAB L/BOX 4WD: length 226 in, width 80 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 146 in, curb weight 5,203 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2015 Toyota Tundra: problems, recalls and fuel economy