2015 Toyota Tundra Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 51 owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tundra. The EPA rates it 15 to 17 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 51
- Crashes / fires reported
- 2 / 1
- EPA combined
- 15–17 MPG
2015 Toyota Tundra recalls
SteeringDec 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21E103000+
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
SteeringNov 23, 2021 · NHTSA 21V920000+
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
WheelsMay 11, 2017 · NHTSA 17V311000+
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
EquipmentJun 9, 2016 · NHTSA 16V420000+
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
EquipmentMay 27, 2015 · NHTSA 15V315000+
Risk: If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.
Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2015 Toyota Tundra problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Service Brakes10
- Unknown or Other8
- Electrical System8
- Fuel/Propulsion System7
- Exterior Lighting5
- Air Bags3
- Engine3
- Structure3
2015 Toyota Tundra gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD | 4.6 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,800 |
| Tundra 4WD | 4.6 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,000 |
| Tundra 2WD | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,300 |
| Tundra 4WD | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,300 |
| Tundra 4WD FFV | 5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic (S6) | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,300 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2015 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Tundra, most recently for the steering (Dec 23, 2021). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2015 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are service brakes (10), unknown or other (8), electrical system (8).
What gas mileage does the 2015 Toyota Tundra get?
The EPA rates the 2015 Toyota Tundra at 15 to 17 MPG combined (best version: 15 city / 19 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.