2022 Toyota Tundra problems: what to check before you buy
The 2022 Toyota Tundra has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns to check, the newest filed in 2025, plus 429 owner complaints, the most of the eight Tundra model years in our 2015–2022 collection, with the engine (164) and the powertrain (103) named most often. Before you buy one, run its VIN through NHTSA's free recall lookup; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF shows title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file.
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See what the paid report includes →NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, alongside 429 owner complaints filed with the agency, most often about the engine. Eligible recall remedies are generally free through the manufacturer's approved repair process, even after the warranty ends; some software remedies are delivered remotely. Federal no-charge coverage has an age limit for vehicles first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. Check the specific VIN — a previous owner may already have had the work done.
Half of the 54 NHTSA owner complaints on the 2022 Toyota Tundra that list mileage came after 27,000 miles (NHTSA complaints file of November 11, 2026). How many miles will a Toyota Tundra last? →
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What to check before buying a used 2022 Tundra
Model-year data describes the production run, not the car in front of you: two cars of this model year can differ entirely, one with every recall repaired and the other with none. The counts below are from NHTSA data collected on 2026-09-15.
- Verify the 13 recall campaigns by VINCopy the 17-character VIN from the windshield or driver-door label, not from the listing, and run it through NHTSA's free recall lookup. It shows unrepaired recalls within its coverage and does not show completed repairs, so ask the seller for dated repair paperwork. The 8 campaigns listed below cover the engine, the rear-view camera, exterior lighting, the powertrain and more. 3 of the 13 were filed in 2025 or 2026 and have had the least time to be repaired.
- Test-drive for what Tundra owners report most164 of the 429 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine: on the drive, start it cold, listen for knocking or ticking, watch for warning lights and smoke, and look for oil or coolant leaks. Another 103 name the powertrain: check that the transmission shifts smoothly from a stop and at highway speed, with no shudder, slipping or delay into gear. Complaints are unverified owner reports, not proven defects, but they show where to look.
- Check the title and odometer in the history reportRecall and complaint data describe the 2022 production run, not this car's past. The VIN decode here is free; the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for that VIN. Records vary by vehicle, and a missing record does not prove nothing happened.
- Book an independent pre-purchase inspectionHave a mechanic you choose inspect this Tundra before you buy, and ask them to look hardest at the engine, the powertrain and the fuel system.
Is the 2022 Tundra a good truck to buy used?
NHTSA's records cannot rate one used 2022 Toyota Tundra; they can show how this model year compares with the other Tundra years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection. The 2022 has 429 owner complaints on file, the most of the eight Tundra model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection (2015–2022). The median of the Tundra years with enough complaints to compare is 78. The 2022 is the year that stands out: about 5.7× the 75 median of the other six years with enough complaints to compare. Its 13 recall campaigns are the most of any Tundra year in the 2015–2022 collection. These counts track how many were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they rank years within the Tundra, not build quality; whether one 2022 Tundra is a good buy depends on its own history and condition.
Which 2015–2022 Tundra years have the most complaints?
Among the eight Tundra model years in this site's 2015–2022 NHTSA collection, the 2022 has the most owner complaints, 429. Older and better-selling years have had more time and more owners to file reports.
2022 Toyota Tundra recalls and reported problems at a glance
What owners report most
These are the vehicle systems named most often in complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2022 Toyota Tundra. A complaint is an unverified owner report: it does not establish a defect, and a high count can simply reflect a popular model. Use it to decide where an inspection should look hardest.
| Vehicle system | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 164 |
| Power Train | 103 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 74 |
| Unknown Or Other | 44 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 37 |
| Service Brakes | 31 |
Recall campaigns for the 2022 Toyota Tundra
Each campaign below is an official NHTSA record. An eligible remedy is generally free through the manufacturer’s approved process, which may be an authorized service visit or remote software update. Federal no-charge coverage has a 15-year first-sale limit measured at the recall notice; manufacturers may cover older vehicles voluntarily. A campaign covers a production range. Check the VIN for open recalls within NHTSA’s coverage; confirm applicability and completed repairs with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
| Campaign | Component | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 25V767000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall… |
| 25V657000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem… |
| 25V322000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure. |
| 24V381000 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive … |
| 24V125000 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied. |
| 23V757000 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Fed… |
| 23V566000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak. |
| 23V142000 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach. |
NHTSA records 13 campaigns in total for this model year; the 8 most recent are listed above. Run the VIN through NHTSA’s free lookup for open recalls within its coverage, not a complete recall history.
What this data cannot tell you
- A complete recall or repair history for one vehicle. NHTSA’s VIN lookup covers unrepaired recalls within its scope; confirm missing campaigns and completed work with the manufacturer or an authorized dealer.
- Whether a complaint is accurate. NHTSA publishes owner reports without verifying them.
- How reliable the model is overall: complaint volume tracks how many vehicles were sold as much as how they hold up.
- Anything about title brands, accident history, odometer records, or liens on an individual vehicle.
Primary sources behind this page
Open the underlying public source and verify that its scope matches the question you are asking.
- Recalls Lookup by VINNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle recall remedy age limitNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall and complaint datasets: scope and API documentationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Vehicle Product Information Catalog (vPIC)National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V767000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V657000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V322000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V381000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 24V125000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V757000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V566000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V142000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 23V111000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V661000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V501000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V445000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA recall campaign 22V285000National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Approved NMVTIS Data Providers — checked October 26, 2026U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
The 2026-09-15 data collection queried these NHTSA model names for 2022 Toyota: TUNDRA and TUNDRA HYBRID. Records appearing under more than one name are counted once. The documentation explains the collection endpoints; a campaign link opens its official record across all affected vehicles, not the recall status of a specific VIN.
2022 Toyota Tundra questions
What should I check before buying a used 2022 Toyota Tundra?
Check the 13 NHTSA recall campaigns against the car's VIN with NHTSA's free lookup and ask for dated repair paperwork. Owners name the engine and the powertrain most often in 429 complaints; those are unverified reports, not proven defects, but they show what to test on the drive. Recall data says nothing about this car's past: the $14.99 original ClearVIN PDF lists title brands, odometer readings, accident and auction records on file for the VIN. Finish with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2022 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering the 2022 Toyota Tundra as of 2026-09-15. Whether a specific vehicle is affected — and whether the repair was already done — depends on its VIN.
What are the most common 2022 Toyota Tundra problems?
Owners most often report problems with the engine, the powertrain and the fuel system to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports and do not establish a defect, but they show where to focus an inspection.
Are Toyota recall repairs free?
Generally, yes for eligible vehicles, even after the warranty ends. Federal law limits the required no-charge remedy when a vehicle was first sold more than 15 years before the recall notice; a manufacturer may still cover an older vehicle voluntarily. Check the VIN with the manufacturer for the approved remedy, which may be a dealer visit or a remote software update.
Can I check recalls on a specific 2022 Toyota Tundra VIN?
Yes. NHTSA's free VIN lookup reports unrepaired recalls within its coverage. It excludes completed repairs and can omit some recent recalls, older campaigns and vehicles outside its coverage. A zero result is not a complete recall or repair history. Ask the seller or manufacturer for dated repair documentation.