Model year guide

2017 Toyota Tundra

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Toyota Tundra is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 40 on record.

2017 Toyota Tundra — representative photo
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2017 Toyota Tundra at a glance

Safety recalls6
Owner complaints78
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$38,770

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2017 Toyota Tundra recalls 6

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #21V920000 · 23/11/2021

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.

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.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System NHTSA Campaign #21E103000 · 23/12/2021

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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #17V831000 · 20/12/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and …

Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.

Structure:body:bumpers NHTSA Campaign #17V051000 · 24/01/2017

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is …

Seats:mid/rear Assembly NHTSA Campaign #18V123000 · 20/02/2018

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207,…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.

Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs NHTSA Campaign #17V311000 · 11/05/2017

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.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2017 Toyota Tundra common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

2017 Toyota Tundra MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,017

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Toyota Tundra worth?

Low
$28,500
Typical price
$38,770
High
$47,895

From 35 comparable 2017 Toyota Tundra listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Toyota Tundra costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,085
Depreciation (5 yrs)$13,350
Total$33,435
Per mile$0.45

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($38,770) with the same model 5 model-years older ($25,404), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Toyota Tundra trims & engines on record

Trims
SR5/TRD Pro · Limited · TRD Pro · Platinum/1794 · SR/SR5 · SR5
Engines
5.7L 8-cyl 381 hp · 4.6L 8-cyl 310 hp

2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles on record

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2017 Toyota Tundra — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Toyota Tundra have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Toyota Tundra. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Toyota Tundra?

Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Toyota Tundra get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Toyota Tundra at about 15 mpg combined (14 city / 18 highway).

How much is a 2017 Toyota Tundra worth?

Comparable 2017 Toyota Tundra listings run roughly $28,500–$47,895, typically around $38,770 (from 35 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.