2017 Toyota Tundra Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tundra. Part of Generation 2 — 2007–2021.

20162018
Complaints
109
per 10K Sold
9.4
US Sales
116,285
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2017 Toyota Tundra Problems

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

#125 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:20,151 mi
Crash-related:1
#217 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:24,701 mi
#314 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:36,161 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Toyota Tundra.

Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
20,151
Headlight/Taillight Failures
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,701
Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,161
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,085
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,443
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,550
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
288
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2017 Toyota Tundra

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~106,052 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.

18V123000Seats:mid/rear Assembly · Seat Belts
~8,769 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."

17V831000Equipment:other:labels
~649 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

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.

17V051000Structure:body:bumpers
~72,847 affected

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.

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2017 Toyota Tundra — FAQ

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

Is the 2017 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Toyota Tundra has 109 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 20,151 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (17 complaints, avg 24,701 mi); Fuel System (14 complaints, avg 36,161 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 2017 Toyota Tundra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 19,328 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tundra include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2017 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 106,052 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 2017 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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