2012 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Engine (57), Fuel/Propulsion System (25), Power Train (21).
Key takeaways
- 156 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 57 | 37% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 | 16% |
| Power Train | 21 | 13% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 11% |
| Steering | 12 | 8% |
| Structure | 11 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4% |
| Wheels | 6 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-30
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,907. The contact discovered after the dealer provided a Carfax report that the mileage was 381,746. The contact reported the od...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-19
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 - filed 2026-07-02
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 cont...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.