2022 Toyota Tundra problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 430 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, filed between 2022-01-25 and 2026-09-10. The most common problem areas are the engine (164, 38%), power train (104, 24%) and fuel/propulsion system (75, 17%). Owners reported 5 crashes and 3 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 13 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2022 Toyota Tundra complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 164 | 38% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 104 | 24% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 75 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 44 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 37 | 9% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 32 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 31 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 29 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 29 | 7% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 4% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Seats | 13 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 164 complaints
- 164 complaints of 430 (38%) name the engine.
- 51 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Toyota Tundra; the latest, campaign 25V767000, says: “Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.”
Power train: 104 complaints
- 104 complaints of 430 (24%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 51 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Toyota Tundra; the latest, campaign 24V125000, says: “Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 75 complaints
- 75 complaints of 430 (17%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 39 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Toyota Tundra covers this system.
Engine and engine cooling: 37 complaints
- 37 complaints of 430 (9%) name the engine and engine cooling — the engine and its cooling system.
- 11 of them also name the fuel system, gasoline; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2022 Toyota Tundra; the latest, campaign 25V767000, says: “Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.”
Vehicle speed control: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 430 (7%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 12 of them also name the power train; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Toyota Tundra covers this system.
Service brakes: 31 complaints
- 31 complaints of 430 (7%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 8 of them also name the forward collision avoidance; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2022 Toyota Tundra; the recall, campaign 22V661000, says: “The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB…”
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 34 |
| 2023 | 56 |
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2025 | 156 |
| 2026 | 65 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names TUNDRA, TUNDRA HYBRID, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Toyota Tundra recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Toyota Tundra's most common problem areas are the engine (164 of 430 complaints), power train (104 of 430 complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (75 of 430 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA has 430 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, including 5 reported crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Toyota Tundra's problems?
NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2022 Toyota Tundra; 4 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.