2026 Toyota Tundra
The 2026 Toyota Tundra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large pickup truck with 12 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tundra Hybrid 2WD, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of A. Owners have filed 36 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall. Manufacturer pricing runs from $41,260 to $80,800 across 32 trims.

| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP | HP | Torque | MPG comb | Seats | Wheels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Double Cab 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $41,260 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR Double Cab 8.1-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $41,590 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR Double Cab 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $43,260 | 348 hp | 405 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 Double Cab 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $46,510 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $48,510 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 CrewMax 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $49,375 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| Limited CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $54,860 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Limited CrewMax 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $55,190 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Platinum CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $63,695 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X2 | $64,380 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Limited CrewMax 5.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X2 | $58,560 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Limited CrewMax 6.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X2 | $58,890 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 22 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| SR Double Cab 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $44,260 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $46,260 | 348 hp | 405 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 Double Cab 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $49,510 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 Double Cab 8.1-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $50,375 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $51,510 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| SR5 CrewMax 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $52,375 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| Limited CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $57,860 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Limited CrewMax 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $58,190 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Platinum CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $66,695 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Platinum CrewMax 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $67,025 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax 5.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $67,380 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax 6.5-ft | Gas | 4X4 | $67,710 | 389 hp | 479 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Limited CrewMax 5.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $61,560 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Limited CrewMax 6.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $61,890 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Platinum CrewMax 5.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $70,605 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| Platinum CrewMax 6.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $70,935 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax 5.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $71,305 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| 1794 Edition CrewMax 6.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $71,635 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 20 in |
| TRD Pro CrewMax 5.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $72,565 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 19 mpg | 5 | 18 in |
| Capstone CrewMax 6.5-ft i-FORCE MAX | Hybrid | 4X4 | $80,800 | 437 hp | 583 lb-ft | 20 mpg | 5 | 22 in |
MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Hybrid 2WD | Hybrid | RWD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Tundra Hybrid 2WD TRD Perf | Hybrid | RWD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 20 | 24 | 22 | $3,750 |
| Tundra Hybrid 4WD | Hybrid | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 19 | 22 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tundra Hybrid 4WD TRD Per | Hybrid | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 19 | 22 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Tundra Hybrid 4WD PRO | Hybrid | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 20 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tundra Hybrid 4WD PRO TRD Perf | Hybrid | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 20 | 19 | $4,350 |
| Tundra 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tundra 2WD | Gas | RWD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Tundra 2WD TRD Perf | Gas | RWD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Tundra 4WD | Gas | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tundra 4WD | Gas | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Tundra 4WD TRD Perf | Gas | 4WD (part-time) | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 17 | 22 | 19 | $4,350 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49371, 49373, 49424, 49427, 49425, 49428, 49369, 49370, 49372, 49422.
The cheapest ownership win
Insurers price the 2026 Tundra very differently, and the gap between the best and worst quote on the same car and driver is usually larger than any option you are weighing on this page.
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Recalls (2)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseEquipment
See attached Part573These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
Whether any of this applies to one specific Tundra
A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2026 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Toyota publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2026 Toyota Tundra, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2026 Toyota Tundra
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Find parts for this Tundra →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported
3.7 per 10,000 built · Toyota reported 97,586 Tundra built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)
Filed per year: 2025: 5 · 2026: 31
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
I purchased a new 2026 Toyota Tundra on February 25, 2026. Almost immediately after purchase, I noticed a squealing noise coming from the brakes whenever the vehicle was placed in reverse.
When breaking towards a stop and deciding that you can now instead accelerate, you’ll press the gas pedal and the vehicle will occasionally feel like there’s a delay in registering that you want to accelerate instead of continuing to break
The passenger door handle was recently replaced. Inside door handle assembly broke and the passenger was unable to open the door from the inside. Now the driver door handle assembly just broke and I was unable to open the door from the inside. The inability to exit the vehicle from the inside should be a safety recall.
I bought the vehicle new in November 2025. 2026 Toyota Tubdra TRD SR5. In the first week I noticed a lot of jerking and shaking. I brought it to the dealer and was told it was a break in period and it should go away. I’ve had the truck in the shop 5-6 times since and the jerking and shaking hasn’t gone away. I’m at 6300 miles now.
A minor stone chip instantly escalated into a 12-inch crack that ran all the way to the edge of the glass. The factory acoustic glass is structurally weak and brittle, causing minor road debris to immediately result in a massive crack that compromises the glass integrity on the passenger side view
After stopping at a stop sign and waiting for a clearance, the truck did not respond to throttle input for what felt like 2-3 seconds. The temperature was about 80 degrees, and I had already been driving for 30 minutes when this happened
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Reported by Toyota itself: 4 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 5 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 4.1 per 100,000 built. Every Tundra model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| PU/CC AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
| PU/CC RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
| PU/CC AWD | not rated | ★★★★★ | not rated | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| PU/CC RWD | not rated | ★★★★★ | not rated | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
| PU/EC AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ | 18% |
| PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ | 20% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Power Train, Wheels, Structure.
- T-SB-0055-26 Service bulletin2026-09-21 · Structure — Body
- Some 2025 – 2026 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles may exhibit that the tailgate will not power close when the button on either the key fob or on the vehicle is pressed. This is observed after applying weight on the tailgate in an open position.
- T-SB-0032-26 Rev1 Service bulletin2026-08-18 · Power Train
- Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop. • Hesitation from a quick stop.
- T-SB-0022-25 Rev2 Service bulletin2026-07-01 · Service Brakes
- Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
- T-SB-0003-26 Rev1 Service bulletin2026-06-25 · Unknown Or Other
- 2026 model year Toyota vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retainers to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retainers for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the appropriate Installation Procedure to attach the driver side, and if applicable, the passenger side and rear seatfloor mats to
- T-SB-0004-26 Rev1 Service bulletin2026-06-18 · Unknown Or Other
- During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the same direction of rotation.
- T-SB-0005-26 Rev1 Service bulletin2026-06-10 · Unknown Or Other
- A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
- T-SB-0002-26 Rev1 Service bulletin2026-06-10 · Unknown Or Other
- Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to maintain vehicle condition. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extendedvehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle’s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
- T-SB-0032-26 Service bulletin2026-05-06 · Power Train
- Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop. • Hesitation from a quick stop. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic has been modified to address these conditions.
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
Compare the 2026 Tundra with
Any vehicle, your weights →| Head-to-head | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Ranger · Large Pickup truck · grade F | Toss-up | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Colorado · Large Pickup truck · grade A | Tundra +5.3 | |
| 2026 Ford F-150 · Large Pickup truck · grade F | Tundra +7.4 | |
| 2026 Jeep Gladiator · Large Pickup truck · grade B | Gladiator +8 | |
| 2026 GMC Sierra · Large Pickup truck · grade D | Toss-up | |
| 2026 Ram 1500 · Large Pickup truck · grade D | Tundra +27.6 |
Tundra by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2026 Tundra
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much does the 2026 Toyota Tundra cost?
Manufacturer pricing runs from $41,260 for the SR Double Cab 6.5-ft 4X2 to $80,800 for the Capstone CrewMax 6.5-ft i-FORCE MAX 4X4, across 32 trims. Those are MSRPs from the manufacturer's own press material; they exclude destination, options, taxes and whatever the dealer adds. Every trim and price is listed above.
Does the 2026 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
NHTSA has posted 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 Toyota Tundra. The most serious on file is 26V433000, covering Equipment. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.
How safe is the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA gave the 2026 Toyota Tundra 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it A (94/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Across the 12 EPA-rated configurations of the 2026 Toyota Tundra, the best EPA combined figure is 22 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What do owners complain about on the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Toyota Tundra, most often about engine, power train, unspecified. Of those, 2 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
Are there service bulletins for the 2026 Toyota Tundra?
The manufacturer has filed 56 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2026 Toyota Tundra, most often covering unknown or other, service brakes, power train. The most recent is dated 2026-09-21. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
Which 2026 Toyota Tundra trim is the best value?
$39,540 separates the cheapest of the 32 trims from the most expensive, so the answer depends on which of the differences you would actually use. Every trim has its own page here with the manufacturer's full specification and equipment list, plus a short summary of exactly what it adds over the base trim — worth reading before a dealer frames the walk-up for you. The trim-by-trim ladder shows what every step up costs and what it makes standard.
Is the 2026 Toyota Tundra better than the 2026 Ford Ranger?
Too close to call: Toyota Tundra 92.4 vs Ford Ranger 92.3 with these weights. The Ford Ranger is ahead on price and fuel & range. Raise the price weight from 4 to 4.2 and it flips. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2026 Toyota Tundra against the 2026 Ford Ranger — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 12 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | none | EPA emission certificates | The EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page. |
| Recalls | 2 | NHTSA recall campaigns | A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags. |
| Owner complaints | 36 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | 8 tested | NHTSA NCAP | Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them. |
| Service bulletins | 56 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | none | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | No defect investigation has been opened. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 32 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.