2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA has 3 complaints and 20 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report transmission shifting problems, warped brake rotors, and brake pedal issues. These problems affect vehicle drivability and braking performance.
Common Issues- Transmission failure. Vehicle fails to shift above 2nd gear due to defective shift solenoid C and pressure control solenoid D, requiring transmission rebuild at high mileage.
- Warped front rotors. Front brake rotors warped within 5,000 miles causing high vibration when braking over 40 mph; rear rotors warped after minimal additional mileage.
- Poor warranty support. Manufacturer warranty did not cover replacement of warped rotors; partial refunds offered by retailer after returns.
- Soft brake pedal. Brake pedal goes nearly to floor before engagement despite repairs including brake fluid flush, new master cylinder, and attempted ABS actuator replacement.
- Brake system repairs unsuccessful. Dealer unable to fix soft pedal issue; no guaranteed solution from manufacturer with ABS actuator replacement contemplated.
The 2015 Toyota Tundra is subject to 20 recalls affecting various vehicle systems including tires, steering, and wheel components. These recalls address safety-related defects such as incorrect tire inflation labels, power steering oil leaks, and faulty lug nuts on accessory wheels.
Recalls- Tire placard and tires. (NHTSA 15V315000) Affected 144 vehicles with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 tires; incorrect tire placard states wrong cold tire inflation pressure. Underinflated tires increase risk of failure and crash. Dealers will install corrected tire placards free of charge.
- Power steering gear assembly. (NHTSA 21V920000) Over 22,400 vehicles recalled for oil leaks from incorrectly manufactured power steering gear causing sudden loss of power steering assist and crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace assembly as needed free of charge.
- Power steering gear service parts. (NHTSA 21E103000) 151 vehicles recalled for oil leak risk in certain JTEKT power steering gear assemblies. Inspection and replacement provided free of charge by dealers.
- Lug nuts on accessory wheels. (NHTSA 17V311000) 1,325 vehicles equipped with aftermarket Rockstar wheels recalled due to lug nuts that may crack or detach leading to wheel separation and crash risk. Replacement lug nuts installed free of charge.
- Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label. (NHTSA 16V420000) 4,253 vehicles recalled due to incorrect load capacity labels that may cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Corrected labels provided to owners free of charge.
Owners with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects in the 2015 Toyota Tundra may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal professional specializing in vehicle defects can provide guidance on potential remedies.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA Summary
2015
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
28335
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
22462 vehicles affected
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
151 vehicles affected
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Risk: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
1325 vehicles affected
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
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.
Risk: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
4253 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
144 vehicles affected
TIRES
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."
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.
Complaints
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
ID: 2112765SERVICE BRAKES
Soft pedal when braking goes nearly to floor before engaging. Repairs attempted flushing brakes, new brake fluid and new master cylinder at dealer still not fixed. Toyota wants to replace ABS actuator but cannot guarantee it will fix the problem. Many instances of this on Toyota and no solutions. Toyota is ignoring the problem.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
ID: 2090388SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Front Rotors purchased on Amazon warped in under 5,000 miles/3 months of normal highway and city driving conditions. Issue caused high vibrations in front end when braking from 40+ mph. Paired with new Wagner OEX pads when installed. Manufacturer’s Warranty period was 24,000 miles/2 years. Rear rotors also warped about 1,000 miles after front rotors did. Front rotors were turned/resurfaced at about 3,000 miles and warped again within 1,000 miles. Replaced with Raybestos high carbon steel rotors and ceramic pads and no issues since replacement (over a year). Wagner did not offer replacement equipment under warranty and Amazon offered only partial refund after return and restocking fees.
2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA
ID: 2072529POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the contact became aware that the vehicle was not shifting above 2nd gear, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with shift solenoid C, and pressure control solenoid D. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 168,000.