2007 Toyota Tundra Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Toyota Tundra. Part of Generation 2 — 2007–2021.

20062008
Complaints
535
per 10K Sold
27.2
US Sales
196,555
Crashes
40
Fires
9
Injuries
31
Fatalities
5
Recalls
8

Worst 2007 Toyota Tundra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#150 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Avg mileage:46,793 mi
Crash-related:6
#248 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:71,934 mi
Crash-related:1
#347 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:93,534 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Toyota Tundra.

Unintended Acceleration
50
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
46,793
Transmission / Drivetrain
48
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,934
Body Structure
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,534
Suspension Failures
38
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,783
Engine Problems
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
90,141
Electrical Faults
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
81,137
Engine & Cooling
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,599
Fuel System
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,084
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
34,094
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
11,948
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
15
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
21,527
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
52,750
Suspension:Rear
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,566
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
85,398
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
33,151
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
47,245
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
31,040
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,490
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,638
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,225
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,350
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
102,353
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,500
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Driveline
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Toyota Tundra

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,209,993 vehicles.

21V920000Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System · Steering:rack And Pinion
~22,462 affected

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.

16V396000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~7,749 affected

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 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

14V743000Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
~3,233 affected

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 of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

12V491000Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls
~2,519,424 affected

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

11V278000Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
~1,629 affected

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 SHOULD THE INFLATION PRESSURE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLE'S TIRES FALL BELOW THE THRESHOLD FOR WHEN THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LAMP SHOULD ILLUMINATE.

10V035000Equipment:other:labels
~271,417 affected

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.

10V036000Equipment:other:labels
~153,418 affected

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.

10V017000Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
~2,230,661 affected

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 PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

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2007 Toyota Tundra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Toyota Tundra has 535 NHTSA complaints, 40 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 50 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (50 complaints, avg 46,793 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (48 complaints, avg 71,934 mi); Body Structure (47 complaints, avg 93,534 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 59,748 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Toyota Tundra include 40 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 31 injuries, and 5 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,209,993 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Toyota Tundra?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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