2011 Toyota Tundra problems and complaints
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Toyota Tundra. The most-reported areas: Engine (35), Electrical System (22), Steering (19).
Key takeaways
- 135 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 16% |
| Steering | 19 | 14% |
| Power Train | 18 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 11% |
| Structure | 11 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% |
| Suspension | 5 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Tundra PU/RC AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Toyota Tundra Double Cab AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2011 Toyota Tundra PU/CC AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
| 2011 Toyota Tundra PU/RC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-11-03
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 128,000. The contact stated that after obtaining a Carfax report, it was ...
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 ...
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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.