2011 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Electrical System (21), Steering (19).

Key takeaways

  • 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine3526%
Electrical System2116%
Steering1914%
Power Train1813%
Unknown Or Other1713%
Fuel/Propulsion System1511%
Structure118%
Service Brakes107%
Vehicle Speed Control97%
Air Bags64%
Suspension54%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)54%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2011 Toyota Tundra PU/RC AWD4/54/55/54/5
2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab AWD4/54/55/54/5
2011 Toyota Tundra PU/CC AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated4/5
2011 Toyota Tundra PU/RC RWD4/54/55/53/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Electrical System - filed 2026-03-17

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 147,497, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 275,143.

Power Train - filed 2025-11-19

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a red traffic light, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and remained at the residence for further ...

Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-06-19

I took my truck to the dealership of Toyota in Riverside, CA and the staff there told me there was no recall for my vehicle. Can you please verify if my vehicle is under warranty? I also went to the smog inspection and told them about my situation and they said my vehicle may not be under recall since sometimes certain...

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More for the 2011 Toyota Tundra

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.