2017 Toyota Tundra recalls and problems
The 2017 Toyota Tundra has 5 safety recalls and 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2017 Toyota Tundra recalls
Recall 21V-920: Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Recall 18V-123: Seats, Seat Belts
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
Recall 17V-831: Equipment
Problem: 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."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Recall 17V-311: Wheels
Problem: 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.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Recall 17V-051: Structure
Problem: 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.
Risk: If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
2017 Toyota Tundra problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 27 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | |
| Service Brakes | 13 | |
| Unknown or Other | 10 | |
| Power Train | 6 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Engine | 5 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 1
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Equipment › Mechanical › Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift — 1
- Structure › Body › Bumpers › Active Shutters/Grill — 1
- Structure › Body › Hood — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2017 Toyota Tundra complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Toyota Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tundra: 21V-920 (steering), 18V-123 (seats, seat belts), 17V-831 (equipment), 17V-311 (wheels), 17V-051 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (27 reports), followed by exterior lighting (17). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,000 miles.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Toyota dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.