2017 Toyota Tundra reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Toyota Tundra — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 112
- 48 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 25 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 3 reported crashes · 2 injuries
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,877
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Toyota median
-177
median 289 across 291 Toyota records
Vs 2015-2019
-186
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
22%
Electrical System: 25 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Toyota Tundra
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 25
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING 17
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14
- SERVICE BRAKES 13
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10
5 recalls on record for the 2017 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 17V831000 · 2018 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a cras
- NHTSA 18V123000 · 2018 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
- NHTSA 17V051000 · 2017 · STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the ri
- NHTSA 17V311000 · 2017 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Open TCO calculatorThese 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 2017 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 2017 Toyota Tundra reliable?
NHTSA has 112 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Toyota Tundra and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (25 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Toyota Tundra units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Tundra?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (25), exterior lighting (17), fuel/propulsion system (14), service brakes (13). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 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.