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2012 Toyota Tundra: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 155 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

4recalls
155complaints
7crashes reported
2fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine57 · 37%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System25 · 16%
  • Power Train21 · 14%
  • Electrical System17 · 11%
  • Unknown Or Other17 · 11%
  • Steering11 · 7%
  • Structure11 · 7%
  • Vehicle Speed Control7 · 5%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)7 · 5%
  • Wheels6 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 toyota tundra. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 149,000. it was later discovered upon checking the vehicle history that the mileage was 378,000.

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 toyota tundra. at the time of the purchase, the mileage was 149,000. the vehicle was a dealer sale. an independent mechanic checked the vehicle history report and discovered a mileage discrepancy. the carfax report indicated that the mileage was 379,000 in may 2025. the contact reported the odometer fraud to wisconsin's department of transportation - field investigation un

Unknown Or Other Fire

Product almost set my car on fire, luckily i was stop at a car wash when one the cleaning crew members noticed smoke coming out from under my hood my hood , i opened the hood and the actual light bulb was on fire, it burnt my original hardness of my vehicle and the housing of my head light

Electrical System

Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 toyota tundra. the contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 137,355. the contact stated that while inspecting the glove box, the contact found three receipts that showed three different odometer readings. the contact then ordered a carfax report and discovered that the mileage on t

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Tundra. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.