Model year 2026 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

2026 Toyota Tundra: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Toyota Tundra at 19–22 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 37 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

19–22

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as TUNDRA HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Toyota dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Toyota Tundra recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota Tundra, newest first.

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 26V433000 Reported Jul 6, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. SET26A)
Units affected
1 (estimate)
Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An incorrect load carrying capacity modification label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will provide the owner with a new load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed August 6, 2026. The owner may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET26A.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Equipment: Other: Labels

NHTSA 26V179000 Reported Mar 24, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. See attached Part573)
Units affected
8,230 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Toyota Tundra fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Toyota Tundra EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/23/20 mpg$3,350450
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/23/20 mpg$3,350444
Tundra 2WD TRD Perf3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/23/20 mpg$4,100444
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular17/22/19 mpg$3,550468
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular17/22/19 mpg$3,550462
Tundra 4WD TRD Perf3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium17/22/19 mpg$4,350462
Tundra Hybrid 2WD3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/24/22 mpg$3,050407
Tundra Hybrid 2WD TRD Perf3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/24/22 mpg$3,750407
Tundra Hybrid 4WD3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular19/22/20 mpg$3,350439
Tundra Hybrid 4WD PRO3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular18/20/19 mpg$3,550461
Tundra Hybrid 4WD PRO TRD Perf3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium18/20/19 mpg$4,350461
Tundra Hybrid 4WD TRD Per3.4L 6-cyl turbo hybridAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DrivePremium19/22/20 mpg$4,100439

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Toyota Tundra crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2026 Toyota Tundra NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC HEV AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC HEV RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/CC N/A AWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars18.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/CC N/A RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars4 stars19.8%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/EC N/A AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars18.5%Standard
2026 TOYOTA TUNDRA PU/EC N/A RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4 stars19.8%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Toyota Tundra owner complaints

Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Tundra, most recently on Oct 23, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Toyota Tundra complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine8
Power train8
Unknown or other7
Fuel/propulsion system6
Service brakes4
Vehicle speed control4
Visibility/wiper3
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings2
Steering2
Suspension2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Toyota Tundra model years

Toyota Tundra by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 Tundra19–22 mpg51425/5
2024 Tundra19–22 mpg103535/5
2023 Tundra19–22 mpg134145/5
2022 Tundra19–22 mpg134345/5
2021 Tundra14–15 mpg2244/5
2020 Tundra14–15 mpg4474/5
2019 Tundra14–16 mpg9744/5
2018 Tundra14–16 mpg81004/5
2017 Tundra15–16 mpg5784/5
2016 Tundra15–17 mpg51204/5
2015 Tundra15–17 mpg4514/5

All Toyota Tundra years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Toyota models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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