2015 Toyota Tundra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tundra. Part of Generation 2 — 2007–2021.

20142016
Complaints
54
per 10K Sold
4.5
US Sales
118,880
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2015 Toyota Tundra Problems

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

#18 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:69,965 mi
#26 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:165,264 mi
#35 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:228,233 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Toyota Tundra.

Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,965
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
165,264
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
228,233
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,250
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 Toyota Tundra

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~28,184 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.

17V311000Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
~1,325 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.

16V420000Equipment:other:labels
~4,253 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

15V315000Equipment:other:labels · Tires
~144 affected

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."

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2015 Toyota Tundra — FAQ

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

Is the 2015 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2015 Toyota Tundra has 54 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 8 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
Top reported problems: Brakes (8 complaints, avg 69,965 mi); Electrical Faults (6 complaints, avg 165,264 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (5 complaints, avg 228,233 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 2015 Toyota Tundra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 126,197 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tundra include 4 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 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 2015 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 28,184 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 2015 Toyota Tundra?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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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