2010 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

15 safety recalls list the 2010 Toyota Tundra, and owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

safety recalls

163

owner complaints to NHTSA

13 / 0

complaints citing a crash / fire

14–17

MPG combined (EPA)

15 safety recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tundra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

Rack and pinion (steering) and hydraulic power assist system (steering)

NHTSA 21V920000 Reported November 23, 2021 22,462 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
Seat heater/cooler (seats)

NHTSA 16V396000 Reported June 2, 2016 7,749 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and…

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer…
Power window devices and controls (visibility)

NHTSA 15V689000 Reported October 22, 2015 1,814,284 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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 Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected…
Seat heater/cooler (seats)

NHTSA 14V743000 Reported November 19, 2014 3,233 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

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, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression…

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January…
Labels (equipment)

NHTSA 13V123000 Reported April 9, 2013 7,525 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota…

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The…
Seats and air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA 13V014000 Reported January 16, 2013 3,235 vehicles potentially affected Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC

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 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model…

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota…
Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

NHTSA 11V278000 Reported May 12, 2011 1,629 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp may not illuminate…

Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2011. Owners may contact southeast toyota customer assistance center…
Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

NHTSA 11V185000 Reported March 16, 2011 1,489 vehicles potentially affected GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.

Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 fj cruiser and model year 2009-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire…

Remedy: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact gulf state toyota customer…
Pressure monitoring and regulating systems (tires)

NHTSA 11V148000 Reported March 4, 2011 22,000 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 fj cruiser, land cruiser, tacoma, sequoia and tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." when factory-installed wheels and tires were replaced with toyota authorized…

Remedy: For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge.…
Axle shaft (power train)

NHTSA 10V091000 Reported March 10, 2010 2 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 tundra vehicles with four wheel drive, there is a possibility that an improper weld exists at the union of the propeller shaft and yoke. Due to this improper weld, this joint may separate and the separated shaft may come into contact with the road surface.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front propeller shaft free or charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Labels (equipment)

NHTSA 10V035000 Reported February 3, 2010 271,417 vehicles potentially affected GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.

Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27,…
Labels (equipment)

NHTSA 10V036000 Reported February 3, 2010 153,418 vehicles potentially affected SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.

Remedy: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at…
Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

NHTSA 10V017000 Reported January 21, 2010 2,230,661 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator…

Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. GM will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of…
Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

NHTSA 09V388000 Reported October 5, 2009 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address…
Labels (equipment)

NHTSA 09V223000 Reported June 15, 2009 27,080 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2010 Toyota Tundra have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA; 13 describe a crash. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 56,791 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 43 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Suspension28
Vehicle speed control25
Structure: body19
Power train18
Electrical system15
Unknown or other11
Engine10
Service brakes10

What owners are reporting

“My understanding is that my vehicle went in for the frame issue. However on both the driver and passenger sides the frame is literally disintegrating. The metal is falling apart in solid chunks, not f”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 27, 2026 · Structure

“I am writing to formally bring to your attention a troubling situation I have encountered regarding the purchase of a vehicle that I believe constitutes fraud. On [XXX], I, [XXX] , purchased a 2010 To”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 10, 2025 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2010 Toyota Tundra (Tundra 2WD, Tundra 4WD, Tundra 4WD FFV). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined	14–17 mpg
City / Highway	13–15 / 17–20
Fuel	Gasoline or E85, Regular
EPA class	Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engine	6/8 cyl, 4/4.6/5.7 L
Transmission	Automatic (S5); Automatic (S6)

Compare Toyota Tundra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Toyota Tundra model year in NHTSA's database.

Model year	Recalls	Complaints
1999 Toyota Tundra	0	1
2000 Toyota Tundra	3	1,011
2001 Toyota Tundra	2	415
2002 Toyota Tundra	3	482
2003 Toyota Tundra	7	399
2004 Toyota Tundra	8	466
2005 Toyota Tundra	12	376
2006 Toyota Tundra	10	545
2007 Toyota Tundra	12	390
2008 Toyota Tundra	12	327
2009 Toyota Tundra	12	38
2010 Toyota Tundra	15	163
2011 Toyota Tundra	10	134
2012 Toyota Tundra	3	156
2013 Toyota Tundra	5	85
2014 Toyota Tundra	4	93
2015 Toyota Tundra	4	50
2016 Toyota Tundra	5	120
2017 Toyota Tundra	5	78
2018 Toyota Tundra	8	100
2019 Toyota Tundra	9	74
2020 Toyota Tundra	4	46
2021 Toyota Tundra	2	24
2022 Toyota Tundra	13	429
2023 Toyota Tundra	13	409
2024 Toyota Tundra	10	342
2025 Toyota Tundra	5	137
2026 Toyota Tundra	1	32

Checking a specific 2010 Toyota Tundra

How do I know if my 2010 Toyota Tundra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 15 campaigns currently list the 2010 Toyota Tundra; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Toyota dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V223000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Toyota models

Camry18,189 complaints
Prius12,516 complaints
Corolla11,739 complaints
RAV49,385 complaints
Sienna8,549 complaints
Tacoma8,440 complaints
Highlander5,745 complaints
4Runner4,860 complaints

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.