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Toyota Tundra: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2021 (88/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
18 complaints · 1 recalls
126 complaints · 4 recalls
304 complaints · 10 recalls
369 complaints · 13 recalls
413 complaints · 13 recalls
23 complaints · 3 recalls
45 complaints · 5 recalls
71 complaints · 10 recalls
99 complaints · 9 recalls
78 complaints · 6 recalls
118 complaints · 6 recalls
47 complaints · 5 recalls
92 complaints · 5 recalls
84 complaints · 6 recalls
154 complaints · 4 recalls
134 complaints · 11 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2021?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2021 Toyota Tundra’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Toyota Tundra head-to-head →