2011 Toyota Tundra: common problems and reliability

The 2011 Toyota Tundra has 134 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 11 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag *second generation (2007-2021):.

Safety record for the 2011 model year

134
Owner complaints
11
Recalls
6
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2011 Toyota Tundra vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
35
electrical system
21
steering
19
power train
18
fuel/propulsion system
15

Recalls affecting the 2011 Tundra

seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler

Campaign 14V743000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, C…

visibility:power window devices and controls

Campaign 15V689000

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry…

equipment:other:labels

Campaign 11V588000

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN INACCURATE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY LABEL. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD N…

air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive

Campaign 13V014000

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is sharply divided by generation. For the second-generation Tundra (approximately 2007-2021), particularly those equipped with the 5.7L V8, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by extremely high praise for reliability, longevity, and r

  • *Second Generation (2007-2021):
  • Poor fuel economy — 11.5-16 MPG reported in real-world use, significantly lower than some competitors. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Paint quality issues — Clear coat peeling and paint chipping, specifically noted on 2014 models in metallic blue. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical gremlins — Random electrical issues noted in isolated reports. Frequency: isolated.
  • *Third Generation (2022-Present):

Owner insights cover all generations of the Tundra.

Typical used price

Used Tundra listings typically run $42,173–$66,899 across 2006 to 2026 model years.

Other Tundra model years

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