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Toyota Tundra
Car and Driver says Toyota offers its Tundra full-size pickup in two ways, with or without a hybrid assist: the gas-only version makes 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, while the Tundra Hybrid cranks out 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft, though the hybrid isn't available on the entry-level SR and SR5 trims and requires stepping up to the Limited trim in the larger CrewMax cab, delivering more output than the nonhybrid version while using about the same amount of fuel. MotorTrend says pairing strong twin-turbo and hybrid powertrains with modern tech and a comfortable cabin, the 2026 Tundra is Toyota's boldly styled full-size pickup, competent across the board but, aside from decent quickness, not standing out in any one area compared to rivals like the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500, with mixed towing impressions and a long-term TRD Pro that proved highly capable off-road but with an unsettled ride on smooth pavement and a massive turning radius.
437 hp hybrid, for the same fuel as gas
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Toyota offers its Tundra full-size pickup in two ways, with or without a hybrid assist: the gas-only version makes 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque, while the Tundra Hybrid cranks out 437 horsepower and 583 lb-ft, though the hybrid isn't available on the entry-level SR and SR5 trims and requires stepping up to the Limited trim in the larger CrewMax cab, delivering more output than the nonhybrid version while using about the same amount of fuel.
Competent everywhere, standout nowhere
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says pairing strong twin-turbo and hybrid powertrains with modern tech and a comfortable cabin, the 2026 Tundra is competent across the board but, aside from decent quickness, doesn't stand out in any one area compared to rivals like the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Mixed towing, an unsettled TRD Pro ride
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says towing impressions remain mixed, and a long-term TRD Pro proved highly capable off-road but not without drawbacks, with a suspension that can feel unsettled even on smooth pavement and a massive turning radius that's hard to manage.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Toyota Tundra Hybrid have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque.
What competes with the Toyota Tundra?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) names the Ram 1500, Ford F-150, and Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
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The 2025 Toyota Tundra is built around 3.4L twin-turbo V6 or i-Force Max hybrid V6, rated at 389 / 437 horsepower across its full-size pickup body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 7 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2025 Toyota Tundra is published to tow is up to 12,000 lb.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 130 owner complaints for the 2025 Tundra.
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2025 Toyota Tundra
The 2025 Tundra spans a 389-horsepower twin-turbo V6 and a 437-horsepower i-Force Max hybrid V6 across seven trims, with towing ranging from 8,300 to 12,000 lb depending on configuration.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Toyota Tundra model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Toyota Tundra | 1 | 2025 record → |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | 2021 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Toyota Tundra.
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup truck manufactured in the United States by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999. The Tundra was the second full-size pickup to be built by a Japanese manufacturer (the first was the Toyota T100), but the Tundra was the first full-size pickup from a Japanese manufacturer to be built in North America.
Source: Toyota Tundra (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Toyota Tundra at a glance
- Production
- May 1999 – present
- Model years
- 2000–present
- Assembly
- United States: Princeton, Indiana (TMMI, until 2009); San Antonio, Texas (TMMTX)
- Class
- Full-size pickup truck
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
- Predecessor
- Toyota T100
- Related models
- Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Tundra generations
The Toyota Tundra has been redesigned in 2006, 2021, gaps of 7, 15 years, an average of 11.0 years between generations. The current generation (third generation, XK70) began in 2021.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | XK30/XK40 | 1999–2006 | The first generation Tundra had many similarities with the older Toyota T100 and the compact Toyota Tacoma. |
| Second generation | XK50 | 2006–2021 | A larger Tundra was introduced at the February 2006 Chicago Auto Show. |
| Third generation | XK70 | 2021–present | The first official photo of the third-generation Tundra was revealed on June 18, 2021. |
NHTSA rated the 2025 Toyota Tundra overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (12 campaigns across the latest model years)
- September 2026, Equipment:Other:Labels. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these… Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- July 2026, Equipment:Other:Labels. Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Consequence: An incorrect load carrying capacity modification label may lead to improper loading of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- May 2026, Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss… Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 132 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Toyota Tundra, most often about engine (45), power train (35), fuel/propulsion system (26).
Year by year
The Toyota Tundra across 12 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 19–22 | $2,950–$4,200 | 12 | 1 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Toyota Tundra | 19–22 | $2,850–$3,300 | 7 | 4 | 130 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 19–22 | $2,850–$4,100 | 13 | 10 | 326 | 5 stars |
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | 19–22 | $2,850–$3,300 | 7 | 13 | 396 | 5 stars |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 19–22 | $2,850–$3,300 | 7 | 13 | 424 | 5 stars |
| 2021 Toyota Tundra | 14–15 | $4,150–$4,450 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 4 stars |
| 2020 Toyota Tundra | 14–15 | $4,150–$4,450 | 2 | 5 | 45 | 4 stars |
| 2019 Toyota Tundra | 14–16 | $3,900–$4,450 | 5 | 10 | 72 | 4 stars |
| 2018 Toyota Tundra | 14–16 | $3,900–$4,450 | 5 | 9 | 99 | 4 stars |
| 2017 Toyota Tundra | 15–16 | $3,900–$4,150 | 6 | 6 | 78 | 4 stars |
| 2016 Toyota Tundra | 15–17 | $3,650–$4,150 | 6 | 6 | 119 | 4 stars |
| 2015 Toyota Tundra | 15–17 | $3,650–$4,150 | 5 | 5 | 48 | 4 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Toyota Tundra, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 7 to 12 | Labels: Tundra 2WD TRD Perf, Tundra 4WD TRD Perf, Tundra Hybrid 2WD, Tundra Hybrid 2WD TRD Perf, and 4 more; Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode; Fuels: Premium | Labels: Tundra 4WD PRO; Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) | |
| 2024 to 2025 | 13 to 7 | Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) | Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco), 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode; TRD, 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; TRD; Fuels: Premium | |
| 2023 to 2024 | 7 to 13 | Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco), 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode; TRD, 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; TRD; Fuels: Premium | Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco) | |
| 2022 to 2023 | Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl 3-mode (Spt/Normal/Eco) | Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco) | ||
| 2021 to 2022 | 2 to 7 | 14.5 to 20.5 | Labels: Tundra 4WD PRO; Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI, 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; 3-mode (Sport/Normal/Eco), 3.4L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Hybrid; Transmissions: Automatic (S10) | Engines: 5.7L 8-cyl; Transmissions: Automatic (S6) |
| 2019 to 2020 | 5 to 2 | 15.0 to 14.5 | Labels: Tundra 4WD FFV; Engines: 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl FFV; Fuels: Gasoline or E85 | |
| 2017 to 2018 | 6 to 5 | 15.5 to 15.0 | Labels: Tundra 2WD FFV | |
| 2016 to 2017 | 16.0 to 15.5 | |||
| 2015 to 2016 | 5 to 6 | Labels: Tundra 2WD FFV |
Buying used
What the Toyota Tundra recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | equipment (other) | None |
| 2025 | 5 | exterior lighting (back up lights); back over prevention (software); equipment (other) | None |
| 2024 | 10 | equipment (other); power train (automatic transmission); tires (sidewall); 3 more | None |
| 2023 | 13 | equipment (other); electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); structure (body); 6 more | None |
| 2022 | 13 | electrical system (software); power train (axle assembly); electrical system (adas); 9 more | None |
| 2021 | 3 | exterior lighting (headlights); steering (hydraulic power assist system) | None |
| 2020 | 5 | exterior lighting (turn signal); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); exterior lighting (headlights); 1 more | None |
| 2019 | 10 | electrical system (software); equipment (other); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); 3 more | None |
| 2018 | 9 | equipment (other); electronic stability control (esc); electrical system (software); 4 more | None |
| 2017 | 6 | structure (body); wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs); equipment (other); 2 more | None |
| 2016 | 6 | equipment (other); structure (body); wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs); 2 more | None |
| 2015 | 5 | equipment (other); wheels (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs); steering (hydraulic power assist system) | None |
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 547 | 31% | 2022 (164) |
| power train | 313 | 18% | 2022 (104) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 271 | 15% | 2022 (75) |
| electrical system | 220 | 12% | 2023 (40) |
| unknown or other | 216 | 12% | 2023 (48) |
| service brakes | 176 | 10% | 2016 (34) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Toyota Tundra trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 348 | 405 | 5,380 | 11,200 | 19 | – |
| SR (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 348 | 405 | 5,390 | 8,300 | 19 | – |
| SR5 (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 389 | 479 | 5,565 | 11,200 | 19 | – |
| SR5 (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 389 | 479 | 5,390 | 11,010 | 19 | – |
| Limited (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 389 | 479 | 5,620 | 11,110 | 19 | – |
| Limited (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 437 | 583 | 6,095 | 11,040 | 20 | – |
| Platinum (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 389 | 479 | 5,620 | 10,890 | 19 | – |
| 1794 Edition (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) | 389 | 479 | 5,620 | 10,890 | 19 | – |
| Platinum (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 437 | 583 | 6,185 | 10,960 | 20 | – |
| 1794 Edition (Pickup) | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 437 | 583 | 6,185 | 10,960 | 20 | – |
| TRD Pro | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 437 | 583 | 6,015 | 11,175 | 19 | $74,660 |
| Capstone | 4WD | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 437 | 583 | 6,185 | 10,340 | 20 | $82,895 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Toyota Tundra model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) / 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 348–437 | 5,380–6,185 | 8,300–11,200 | 32.2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) / 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 348–437 | 5,290–6,185 | 8,300–11,200 | 22.5–32.2 |
| 2024 | 15 | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) / 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 358–437 | 5,380–6,185 | 8,300–11,200 | 22.5–32.2 |
| 2023 | 14 | 3.4-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) / 3.5-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Hybrid, Twin Turbo) | 348–437 | 5,380–6,185 | 8,300–11,200 | 22.5–32.2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 3.5-liter V6 (i-FORCE, Twin Turbo) / 3.5-liter V6 (i-FORCE MAX, Twin Turbo, Hybrid) | 348–437 | 5,380–6,185 | 8,300–11,200 | 22.5–32.2 |
| 2021 | 11 | 5.7-liter V8 | 381 | 5,470–5,680 | 8,800–9,900 | 26.4–38 |
| 2020 | 11 | 5.7-liter V8 | 381 | 5,470–5,680 | 8,800–9,900 | 26.4–38 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5.7-liter V8 / 4.6-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 (Flex Fuel) | 310–381 | 5,100–5,680 | 6,800–9,900 | 26.4–38 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4.6-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 (Flex Fuel) | 310–381 | 5,410–5,680 | 6,500–9,900 | 26.4–38 |
| 2017 | 12 | 5.7-liter V8 / 4.6-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 (Flex Fuel) | 310–381 | 5,210–5,670 | 6,500–10,500 | 26.4–38 |
| 2016 | 12 | 5.7-liter V8 / 4.6-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 (Flex Fuel) | 310–381 | 4,940–5,690 | 6,500–10,500 | 26.4–38 |
| 2015 | 12 | 4.6-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 / 5.7-liter V8 (Flex Fuel) | 310–381 | 4,920–5,675 | 6,500–10,500 | 26.4 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Toyota Tundra.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0W-20 (7.7 qt) | – | – | – | – |
| 2025 | 0W-20 | – | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 0W-20 | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | – | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2020 | – | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | – | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2018 | – | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 0W-20 | – | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 0W-20 | – | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Toyota Tundra: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Toyota Tundra : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 7.1).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2023 Toyota Tundra : 13 recalls on file, most commonly affecting equipment and engine cooling.
- 2022 Toyota Tundra : 13 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and powertrain.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | equipment |
| 2025 | 4 | 130 | backup camera, exterior lighting, equipment |
| 2024 | 10 | 326 | equipment, backup camera, engine cooling, powertrain |
| 2023 | 13 | 396 | equipment, engine cooling, electrical system, structure |
| 2022 | 13 | 424 | electrical system, powertrain, engine cooling, brakes |
| 2021 | 3 | 24 | steering, exterior lighting |
| 2020 | 5 | 45 | steering, exterior lighting, fuel system |
| 2019 | 10 | 72 | equipment, fuel system, steering, exterior lighting |
| 2018 | 9 | 99 | steering, exterior lighting, equipment, fuel system |
| 2017 | 6 | 78 | steering, equipment, structure, seats |
| 2016 | 6 | 119 | steering, airbags, structure, wheels |
| 2015 | 5 | 48 | equipment, steering, wheels |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Toyota Tundra model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Toyota Tundra?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2023, 2022 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Toyota Tundra model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 13 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting equipment, engine cooling, electrical system; The 2022 Toyota Tundra has 13 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, powertrain, engine cooling. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Toyota Tundra model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Toyota Tundra has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 7.1. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Toyota Tundra by model year?
2026: equipment. 2025: backup camera, exterior lighting, equipment. 2024: equipment, backup camera, engine cooling, powertrain. 2023: equipment, engine cooling, electrical system, structure. 2022: electrical system, powertrain, engine cooling, brakes. 2021: steering, exterior lighting.
Q05Why do some Toyota Tundra model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Toyota Tundra model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Brakes, tires and steering, Climate and electrical, Engine and cooling, Transmission and drivetrain.
2023 Toyota Tundra owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Engine and cooling and Climate and electrical.
2022 Toyota Tundra owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Transmission and drivetrain and Engine and cooling and Brakes, tires and steering.
Trim ladder
1 Toyota Tundra trim, each with its own page.
Compared with
Models this Toyota Tundra is most often compared with.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 Tundra come in?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra (full-size pickup) comes in 7 trims: SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro, Capstone.
Q02What are the 2025 Tundra trims?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra trims are SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794, TRD Pro, Capstone, listed from the entry SR up to the top Capstone.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 Tundra use?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is built around 3.4L twin-turbo V6 or i-Force Max hybrid V6, rated at 389 / 437 horsepower across its full-size pickup body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 Tundra have?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is rated at 389 / 437 horsepower (3.4L twin-turbo V6 or i-Force Max hybrid V6).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 Tundra?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra is offered with RWD / 4WD.