KnownCarProblems2007 Toyota Tundra Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 390 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Toyota Tundra, most often about the transmission (19% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is 9th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints and has 12 recalls.
Most common 2007 Toyota Tundra problems
Transmission
73 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While driving 35 MPH the contact heard a popping noise near the drive line. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who replaced the transmission bearings. The repair did not remedy the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who stated that there was nothing to…
Purchased 07 Tundra in aug 2010 and by dec 2010 we had issues with 4WD gauges blinking/dinging and loss of power/acceleration. Followed the manual and no fix. Problem eventually quit after about 3 days. Problem resumed on 2/14/11 and took to auto shop to have diagnosed. Code p2440 was given and we really do not want…
Speed control
65 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal, cruise control.
Tl contact owned a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While the contact's husband was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated between approximately 80-100 MPH, crashed into a tree and the driver was killed. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact believed that the crash was related to the recall about the aftermarket all…
I had my 2007 Tundra into texas Toyota for warranty work. They installed the "recall" fix. ( I never had any trouble before the "recall fix") since the "fix," I have had 1 acceleration when I took my foot off the accelerator, and many short burst while I was driving.
Body and structure
61 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While stationary, the passenger side overhead handle fractured and caused the contact to fall to the ground. The contact sustained injuries to the head and back. Medical attention was not received. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.…
In 2018 I brought my 2007 to my dealer (acton Toyota littleton mass.) to have an extended warranty check on the frame. They found it to be rusted enough to keep it several days for rust treatment . A year or so later my mechanic told me that I had a severe underbody rust problem. At this time Toyota refused to take…
Engine
58 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 71,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
2007 Toyota Tundra 4.7. Approximately 124,000 kms engine went inito limp mode. Dealership diagnosed problem as air pump and valve bank failure, $4700 repair estimate. Not covered under warranty because over 100,000 kms. Also purchased extended warranty on this vehicle however these parts are not covered under the…
My traction control light has came on and stays on, my vsc light continuously flashes. The code that it keeps sending is p2440 and p2441 (secondary injection). I had went overseas with the military for two years and came back last year to change the battery and this started. The truck only has 75,000 miles. This is…
Suspension
57 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front.
On several occasions while driving at highway speeds on concrete surface, I have experienced severe vehicle shaking on my new 2007 Toyota Tundra. Upon investigating this I have noted many other owners experiencing this same problem and calling it Tundra bed bounce. I have taken the vehicle to two different dealers.…
I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra crewmax. When driving on concrete freeways the bed of the truck bounces very very bad worse than any other truck I have ever ridden in. I sometimes feel unsafe like maybe its bouncing so much that it could be dangerous if I need to stop suddenly. I don't think the tires come off the ground…
Fuel system
32 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: fuel injection system, storage.
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise outside of the vehicle. The contact pulled to the side of the road and discovered that both of the fuel tank skid guard brackets were partially detached. The contact temporarily secured the brackets with a rope…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, a shield that covered the fuel tank became rusted and detached from the vehicle. The contact readjusted the shield with a bungee cord. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that he would need…
Brakes
31 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 29,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
All four brakes were rendered almost inoperable due to corrosion of calipers, discs and mounts. Discovered when brake pedal required considerable effort to stop vehicle. Was told by maintenance manager at dealership that brakes could have failed at any time. Seems to be an engineering problem (steel components that…
The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact was driving approximately 5 MPH in inclement weather in 4-wheel drive. The contact applied the brakes and the vehicle did not stop. The vehicle skidded across the roadway while shaking violently and exhibiting an abnormal grinding noise. The contact was able to bring…
Wheels and tires
27 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: pressure monitoring and regulating systems, lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, sidewall, rim.
Vehicle front end vibrates at speeds between 60 and 70 MPH. There is sever steering wheel vibration. The front tires are showing wear the out side portion of the tire. The OEM tires lasted 15,000 miles. I am now on a new set of tires that are exhibiting the same type of uneven tire wear. 1. Took the car to the dealer…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the end of the lug nuts sheered off the stud that held the wheels. The dealer stated that the lug nuts were defective and replaced with different style lug nuts and wheels. There had been no further occurrences. The failure mileage was 14,600 and current…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Toyota Tundra recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on july 14, 2016. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226. Set number for this recall is set16b.
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Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4runner, highlander, sequoia, and sienna, 2005-2010 avalon and tundra, 2006-2008 camry solara, 2006-2010 highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 rav4 and tacoma, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2007-2011 camry hybrid, 2009-2010 venza, 2010-2012 prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Seats: seat heater/cooler
Risk: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Fix: Set will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in january 2015. Owners may contact set customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 prius and corolla, 2009-2011 venza, 2006-2010 avalon, 2007-2010 fj cruiser, 2005-2011 sienna and sequoia, 2006-2011 tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, camry, highlander, tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 rav4 and 4runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their toyota dealer or the toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331. General motors will contact the pontiac vibe owners affected by this recall and gm dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact pontiac customer care at 1-800-762-2737.
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Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 camry, camry hybrid, rav4, corolla, corolla matrix, tundra, sequoia, highlander, highlander hybrid, yaris, scion xb, scion xd and pontiac vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Wheels and tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Risk: Drivers will not receive a warning from the tire pressure monitor that one or more tires are underinflated, increasing the risk that the vehicle will be driven with one or more underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire failure that may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will recalibrate the tire pressure monitoring system in accordance with the regulation free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2011. Owners may contact southeast toyota customer assistance center toll free at 1-800-301-6859, monday through friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, eastern standard time.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 tundra vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, "tire pressure monitoring systems." the TPMS on some vehicles may not have been properly calibrated and as a result the low tire pressure warning lamp may not illuminate should the inflation pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires fall below the threshold for when the low tire pressure warning lamp should illuminate.
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the standard requirements.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. Dealers will also correct the owner's manual. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact gulf states toyota at 713-580-3300.
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Gulf states toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will mail to consumers the corrected label or the customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2010. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 passenger vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were sold without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
Speed control: accelerator pedal
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. The safety recall began on august 18, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Full defect summary
Toyota is recalling 27,080 model year 2005 through 2010 passenger cars built from september 1, 2005 to may 4, 2009. These vehicles were not equipped with load carrying capacity modification labels which fails to conform with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Wheels and tires: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Risk: If a vehicle's wheel has a cracked or broken wheel nut condition and the wheel becomes loose and falls off the vehicle without warning, a crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will replace the attaching wheel nuts. The recall began on april 18, 2008. Owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
Full defect summary
Southeast toyota is recalling 1,555 my 2007 tundra vehicles due to a wheel nut issue. The recalled vehicles are my 2007 tundras equipped with 18" installed diamond finish 5-spoke alloy wheels (option code wn1 or wn4) or 20" installed painted alloy wheels with 6 dual spokes (option code wv1 or wv4). Affected vehicles were originally sold in florida, georgia, alabama, north carolina or south carolina. When the vehicle was processed at the port, the upgraded alloy wheels were fastened with new wheel nuts. The wheel nuts can crack and break if they are not installed carefully or not carefully tightened. This wheel nut condition could occur at the time of wheel installation, tire rotation, or service.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Full defect summary
On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Toyota Tundra
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (73 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); speed control (65 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); body and structure (61 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Toyota Tundra have?
- 12 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 23, 2021 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Toyota Tundra?
- It is 9th of 27 Tundra model years by number of complaints, with 390 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.