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2010 Toyota Tundra reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2010 Toyota Tundra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source
NHTSA complaints
216
25 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
SUSPENSION
27 complaints
Recalls on record
13
see below
Reported harm
20 reported crashes · 12 injuries

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#2,403

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Toyota median

-73

median 289 across 291 Toyota records

Vs 2008-2012

-47

median 263 complaints in 666 records

Top component share

13%

Suspension: 27 complaints

What owners report fails — 2010 Toyota Tundra

  • SUSPENSION 27
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 25
  • POWER TRAIN 18
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 18
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15

13 recalls on record for the 2010 Toyota Tundra

  • NHTSA 21V920000 · 2022 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
  • NHTSA 16V396000 · 2016 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
  • NHTSA 14V743000 · 2015 · SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing per
  • NHTSA 15V689000 · 2015 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONT If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may caus
  • NHTSA 13V123000 · 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tir
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2010 Toyota Tundra units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Toyota Tundra reliable?

NHTSA has 216 consumer complaints on record for the 2010 Toyota Tundra and 13 recalls. The most-reported problem area is suspension (27 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2010 Toyota Tundra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Toyota Tundra?

Owners most often report problems with: suspension (27), vehicle speed control (25), power train (18), structure:body (18). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2010 Toyota Tundra?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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