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ProblemsByVinFile / 2011-TOYOTA-TUNDRANHTSA data synced 4 days ago
2011 · Toyota
Toyota Tundra problems
134 owner complaints and 3 active recall campaigns on file. Here's the breakdown — what's serious, what's noise, what a working mechanic would actually do about it.
Reliability score
7.0 / 10
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Critical
3
Severe
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Moderate
Should you avoid this 2011 Tundra?
Acceptable — with caveats
Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy.
Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average
3 recall campaigns on file
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2011 Tundra· suspension
I bought a 2011 Toyota tundra crewmax, that was lifted and had different wheels and tires put on by the dealership prior to me purchasing the truck, around october of 2011. I found it to be slightly pulling left so I thought it needed an alignment done so call russel Toyota in…
?on 12/26/2014, I started my tundra, placed it into gear after a 30 second pause and proceeded to literally stand on my breaks to stop the vehicle from lurching forward. The back tires spun causing smoke to emanate from the screeching tires. At the time I placed the vehicle in…
On 12/17/2016 my daughter and I had a head-on collision. The passenger side airbags deployed fine and prevented my daughter from having any major injuries. My driver's side airbag popped out of the steering wheel but didn't inflate. Due to the airbag not deploying properly I hit…
Horn stopped working right after I bought this truck from a dealer. I did some research on why it stopped. I was told and also read that it was the air bag clock spring. This controls the air bags and horn and other components. What it is the clock spring was installed by Toyota…
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Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 tundra vehicles equipped with a 3-joint type propeller shaft
The driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 tundra vehicles that have an inaccurate load carrying capacity label
An inaccurate label could lead to vehicle overloading which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gulf states Toyota will notify owners and will provide a corrected label free of charge. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label free of charge. The safety recall began on may 24, 2012. Owners may contact gulf state Toyota at 1-800-444-1074.
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
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.
Common questions
Is the 2011 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Toyota Tundra is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2011 Toyota Tundra?
The 2011 Toyota Tundra is acceptable, with specific caveats. Worth owning if you verify the specific issues below before you buy. The record behind that call: Reliability score 7.0/10 — around the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What's the most common problem on the 2011 Toyota Tundra?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is engine, with 25 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 81,187 miles. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The engine is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $3,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 81,187 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Toyota Tundra has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Toyota Tundra?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 134 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $3,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 4 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Toyota/Tundra.
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