2011 Toyota Tundra: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2011 Toyota Tundra: 10 recalls, 134 owner complaints and up to 18 mpg combined.
Recalls
10 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Tires Vehicle recall #11V148000 · 2011 · 22,000 vehicles
What's wrong: 138, "tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)." when factory-installed wheels and tires were replaced with Toyota authorized accessory wheels and lt tires prior to first sale, the tire pressure monitoring systems were not re-calibrated correctly and therefore do not start illuminating the low tire pressure warning telltale at the required minimum activation pressure.
Why it matters: Failure to warn of tire deflations is a non-compliance with fmvss 138 and could lead to tire failure increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: For the land cruiser, sequoia, tacoma and tundra vehicles, the dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system on affected vehicles and install an updated tire and loading information label at no charge. For the fj cruiser vehicles, the TPMS cannot be reset so the electronic control…
Tires Vehicle recall #11V185000 · 2011 · 1,489 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 pressuring monitor that one or more tires are underinflated increasing the risk that a vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires and 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 is expected to begin during June 2011.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #11V254000 · 2011 · 50,939 vehicles
What's wrong: Due to improper casting of the slip yokes, there is a possibility that the slip yoke May break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface.
Why it matters: The driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during May 2011.
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.
Equipment Vehicle recall #11V588000 · 2011 · 502 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 110, âtire selection and rims.â
Why it matters: An inaccurate label could lead to vehicle overloading which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Gulf states Toyota will notify owners and will provide a corrected label free of charge. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on May 24, 2012.
Seats, Airbags Vehicle recall #13V014000 · 2013 · 3,235 vehicles
What's wrong: During modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles May not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system May not operate as designed.
Why it matters: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags May not deploy or they May deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag…
The fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013.
Equipment Vehicle recall #13V123000 · 2013 · 7,525 vehicles
What's wrong: These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Why it matters: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which May result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
The fix: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013.
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.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #15V689000 · 2015 · 1,814,284 vehicles
What's wrong: During the manufacturing of the power window master switch (pwms), grease lubricant May have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Why it matters: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch May cause a short circuit and the switch assembly May overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the pwms circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.
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.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
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. 0 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Engine (35): the most common themes are warning light on (16), fire / smoke (5), leaks (5).
- Electrical (21): the most common themes are electrical failure (8), door / lock issues (3).
- Steering (19): the most common themes are steering problems (16), leaks (11), noise or vibration (3).
- Transmission & drivetrain (18): the most common themes are noise or vibration (8), warning light on (5).
The 2011 Toyota Tundra has 134 owner complaints, ranking #16 of 28 Tundra model years for complaints (well below the 247 average). Complaints peaked in 2016 (20 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 69,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2010 (163 complaints, 15 recalls), 2012 (156 complaints, 3 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 20 | 18 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
| 4.6 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Regular |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 15 | Gasoline or E85 |
| 5.7 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 13 | 17 | 14 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 vehicle recalls for the 2011 Toyota Tundra, plus 1 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 2011 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are engine (35), electrical (21), steering (19).
What gas mileage does the 2011 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA ratings run up to 18 mpg combined (4.0 L, Automatic (S5)), across 6 engine and transmission combos.
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