2007 Toyota Tundra: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2007 Toyota Tundra: 12 recalls, 390 owner complaints and up to 17 mpg combined.
Recalls
12 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 2 equipment/tire recalls that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #07V579000 · 2007 · 15,616 vehicles
What's wrong: On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke May be insufficient.
Why it matters: In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke May break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began on January 7, 2008.
Wheels Vehicle recall #08V080000 · 2008 · 1,716 vehicles
What's wrong: The recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with 6 dual spokes (option code wv1 or wv4). Affected vehicles were originally sold in florida, georgia, alabama, north carolina or south carolina. When the vehicle was processed at the port, the upgraded alloy wheels were fastened with new wheel…
Why it matters: If a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off the vehicle without warning, a crash could occur.
The fix: Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. The recall began on April 18, 2008.
Equipment Vehicle recall #09V223000 · 2009 · 27,080 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on August 18, 2009.
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #09V388000 · 2009 · 4,445,056 vehicles
What's wrong: The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Why it matters: A stuck open accelerator pedal May result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
The fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on November 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned…
Speed control / throttle Vehicle recall #10V017000 · 2010 · 2,230,661 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever May become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as May occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated May…
Why it matters: The accelerator pedal May become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the Pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on February 5, 2010 and will be…
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V035000 · 2010 · 271,417 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between September 1, 2005 and June 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: This does not meet the standard requirements.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Equipment Vehicle recall #10V036000 · 2010 · 153,418 vehicles
What's wrong: 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Why it matters: A driver May overload a vehicle which May increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 27, 2010.
Tires Vehicle recall #11V278000 · 2011 · 1,629 vehicles
What's wrong: 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles May not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp May not illuminate should the inflation pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.
Why it matters: Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, increasing the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure that May lead to a crash.
The fix: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during July 2011.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #12V491000 · 2012 · 2,519,424 vehicles
What's wrong: The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process May cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Why it matters: If the switch overheats, it May melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
The fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their…
Seats Vehicle recall #14V743000 · 2014 · 3,233 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles May experience compression of the seat cushion which May damage the seat heater wiring.
Why it matters: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.
Seats Vehicle recall #16V396000 · 2016 · 7,749 vehicles
What's wrong: The electrical wiring in the seat heaters May be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Why it matters: If damaged, the copper strand heating element May short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016.
Steering, Steering Vehicle recall #21V920000 · 2021 · 22,462 vehicles
What's wrong: The power steering gear assembly May have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Why it matters: An oil leak May cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
2 aftermarket equipment / tire recalls replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Wheels Equipment recall #08E029000 · 2008 · 216 vehicles
What's wrong: The wheel nuts can crack and break if the wheels are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. This wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.
Why it matters: Cracked or broken wheel nuts could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and replace the wheel nuts with a more robust wheel nut free of charge. The recall began on April 21, 2008.
Steering, Steering Equipment recall #21E103000 · 2021 · 151 vehicles
What's wrong: The power steering gear assembly May have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
Why it matters: An oil leak May cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 5 mention a fire, 22 injuries and 3 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (73): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (25), noise or vibration (21), warning light on (12).
- Speed control / throttle (65): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (8), sudden acceleration (8).
- Body & structure (61): the most common themes are rust / corrosion (44), door / lock issues (5).
- Suspension (57): the most common themes are noise or vibration (20), rust / corrosion (9).
The 2007 Toyota Tundra has 390 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 28 Tundra model years for complaints (1.6× the average Tundra year). Complaints peaked in 2010 (79 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 3 years old, at a median of 48,209 miles. Neighboring years: 2006 (545 complaints, 10 recalls), 2008 (327 complaints, 12 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 19 | 17 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 18 | 16 | Regular |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 17 | 15 | Regular |
| 4.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S5) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 16 | 15 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2007 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 vehicle recalls for the 2007 Toyota Tundra, plus 2 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2007 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners have filed 390 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (73), speed control / throttle (65), body & structure (61).
What gas mileage does the 2007 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA ratings run up to 17 mpg combined (4.0 L, Automatic (S5)), across 5 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2007 Toyota Tundra repair manual?
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