Toyota Tundra 2000–2026
This page is a draft. It has not been approved yet, so read it with care.
By one dealer's reading, the years to hunt are 2014 and 2019–2021 with the 5.7L V8, and the 2024 on hybrid. Check early trucks for frame rust, 2007–2013 V8s for the air injection pump, and 2022–2024 turbo V6s for the engine recall.
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Generations
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1st gen 2000–2006
Toyota's first full-size pickup, with a V6 or a 4.7L V8. Regular and Access Cabs, and a four-door Double Cab from 2004.
16 colors, 5 interiors, 2 rare catches
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Rusted frame and rear crossmember 2000–2003 Walk away if found
What to check: Look over the frame and the rear crossmember for rust, and ask whether the crossmember or frame was replaced under the recall.
Rust can drop the spare tire and damage the rear brake lines. Toyota recalled 2000–2003 trucks in 2009 to inspect and replace or treat the crossmember.
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2nd gen 2007–2021
Bigger, with the 381 hp 5.7L V8, three cabs including the CrewMax, and a long run of trims from SR to the TRD Pro. From 2020 the 5.7L V8 was the only engine.
25 colors, 9 interiors, 9 rare catches
Options, colors and years for the 2nd gen → -
3rd gen 2022–2026
A twin-turbo V6 or the i-FORCE MAX hybrid in place of the V8, a 10-speed automatic, coil rear springs, and Double Cab or CrewMax only.
7 colors, 9 interiors, 5 rare catches
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Engine main bearing failure 2022–2024 Walk away if found
What to check: Run the VIN through Toyota's recall lookup, and ask for the dealer's record of the bearing inspection or new engine.
Machining debris can make the main bearings fail and the engine stall. Toyota's recalls replace the engine where needed.
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Timeline
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1st gen 2000–2006
What changed, year by year (7)
- 2000 New model, on sale from spring 1999, with a V6 or a 4.7L V8.5
- 2001 The TRD Off-Road package on V8 Access Cabs, a package for the Limited that paints the bumpers and tailgate handle, a bigger alternator for the V6, and two new colors.6
- 2002 New 16-inch wheels on the SR5, and a limited-slip differential offered with the V8.7
- 2003 The StepSide bed with flared rear arches, a sport suspension package for it, a new front end, standard ABS, a center console like the Sequoia's, and a power sliding rear window on the Limited.8
- 2004 The four-door Double Cab, on a longer wheelbase, with a deeper bed than the Access Cab.9
- 2005 A 4.0L V6 with a 6-speed manual, more power for the V8, new lamps, new gauges and optional navigation. Side and curtain airbags are offered on the Double Cab.10
- 2006 No major changes. Both engines are rated a little lower under a new test.11
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2nd gen 2007–2021
What changed, year by year (9)
- 2007 New generation, larger, with three cabs, three beds and the new 5.7L V8.12
- 2008 Minor changes. The base Tundra Grade is offered on every cab, and the SR5 and Limited get more standard equipment.13
- 2010 A 4.6L V8 replaces the 4.7L, the Platinum and Work Truck packages arrive, and front knee airbags are fitted.14
- 2012 Simpler option packages, a new Chrome Appearance package and a standard rearview camera on the Limited.15
- 2014 New styling and interior, the 1794 Edition, and a rearview camera on every truck.16
- 2016 Upgraded electronics on every truck, a bigger fuel tank and a built-in trailer brake controller on the upper trims, a new front on the SR5 and 1794 Edition, and the TRD Off-Road package for the 1794.17
- 2018 Toyota Safety Sense becomes standard, the TRD Sport package arrives for the SR5, and the Regular Cab is dropped.18
- 2020 The 4.6L V8 is dropped, leaving the 5.7L, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto arrive.19,2
- 2021 The last year of the 5.7L V8.2
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3rd gen 2022–2026
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Rare catches
Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.
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Good find
T3 Special Edition Trim · 1st gen
A 2003 edition, all 2WD in the US23
650 sold in the US23
Why it is a good find: Tundra Headquarters calls it a rare sight on the road and one of the more interesting, possibly collectible, movie tie-in trucks.24
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Rare
1794 Limited Edition Trim · 3rd gen
A limited run for 202421
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Rare
Darrell Waltrip Edition Trim · 1st gen
A 2006 edition of the V8 Double Cab23
2,000 built23
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Good find
Trail Special Edition Package · 2nd gen
Offered for 2021 only26
Why it is a good find: Gear Patrol says its lockable bed storage, with an insulated compartment that works as a cooler, and its paint make a lower-trim truck feel a bit more special.27
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Rare
Nightshade Edition Package · 2nd gen
Offered for 2021 only26
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Rare
Inferno Color · 2nd gen
TRD Pro only, new for 201528
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Rare
Quicksand Color · 2nd gen
TRD Pro only, replacing Inferno for 201629
- Rare Cement Color · 2nd gen
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Rare
Voodoo Blue Color · 2nd gen
A TRD Pro exclusive31
- Rare Army Green Color · 2nd gen
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Rare
Lunar Rock Color · 2nd gen
TRD Pro, replacing Army Green33
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Windchill Pearl Color · 2nd gen
The 2021 Nightshade Edition26
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Terra Color · 3rd gen
TRD Pro only23
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Rare
Mudbath Color · 3rd gen
TRD Pro only23
- Rare Wave Maker Color · 3rd gen
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Good find
Black and White Interior · 3rd gen
Capstone only34
Why it is a good find: WardsAuto's judges were impressed by its black-and-white scheme, unusual for a pickup, and put the Capstone among their 10 Best Interiors for 2022.35
Recalls 54
- 99V347003 2000
A badly molded tail lamp socket may not hold the bulb, so brake or tail lamps can fail. The sockets are replaced.36
- 05V123000 2004–2005
The exhaust can touch and damage a rear brake line. The exhaust and line are checked and replaced.37,38
- 05V225000 2002–2004
Scratched front lower ball joints can wear, loosen and separate, risking loss of steering. They are replaced.39,40,37
- 05V254000 2003–2005
A passenger airbag switch was fitted without child seat anchors, against the federal standard. The switch is removed.40,37,38
- 05V328000 2005
The airbag status light lens was built wrongly. It is fixed.38
- 07V013000 2004–2006
Front lower ball joints can wear early and, in extreme cases, separate. They are replaced.37,38,41
- 07V579000 2007
A wrongly heat-treated slip yoke can break and drop the rear propeller shaft. The shaft is replaced if needed.42
- 09V223000 2006–2010
The load capacity labels required by the federal standard are missing. A new label is sent.41,42,43,44,45
- 09V388000 2007–2010
A loose or wrong floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal. The pedal is modified and new mats fitted.42,43,44,45
- 09V444000 2000–2003
Rust in the rear crossmember can drop the spare tire and damage the rear brake lines. Parts are replaced or treated.1,36,46,39,40
- 10V017000 2007–2010
The accelerator pedal can stick part-way down or return slowly. A reinforcement bar is fitted.42,43,44,45
- 10V091000 2010
A bad weld can let the propeller shaft separate. It is fixed.45
- 11V148000 2008–2011
Tire pressure warnings were not recalibrated and may not light. They are recalibrated and a new label fitted.43,44,45,47
- 11V254000 2011
A propeller shaft slip yoke can break. It is fixed.47
- 12V491000 2007–2008
The power window master switch can overheat and melt, a fire risk. It is greased or replaced.42,43
- 14V556000 2014
Misfitted trim can stop an airbag deploying properly. It is fixed.48
- 15V286000 2003–2006
The passenger front airbag inflator can rupture in a crash. The airbag is replaced.40,37,38,41
- 15V285000 2003–2006
The passenger front airbag inflator can build too much pressure and rupture. The airbag is replaced.40,37,38,41
- 15V689000 2009–2011
The power window master switch can overheat and melt, a fire risk. It is greased or replaced.44,45,47
- 16V065000 2005–2006
The airbag control module was programmed wrongly, so the side curtain airbags may go off unexpectedly. The module is replaced.38,41
- 17V051000 2016–2017
Resin bumper brackets can be damaged. Steel brackets are fitted.49,50
- 17V416000 2016
The passenger knee airbag was fitted with the wrong bolts, which can loosen. The bolts are replaced.49
- 17V831000 2017–2018
- 18V123000 2017
Rear seat brackets may be loose. They are fixed.50
- 18V122000 2018
Electrical interference can switch off stability control. It is fixed.51
- 18V685000 2018–2019
The airbag control unit can wrongly detect faults and turn airbags off. The software is updated.51,52
- 18V711000 2018–2019
The load label overstates the weight of added parts the truck can carry. The label is replaced.51,52
- 18V883000 2003–2005
The passenger airbag inflator can explode. The inflator or airbag is replaced.40,37,38
- 18V900000 2019
The load label may show the wrong capacity. The label is replaced.52
- 19V741000 2003–2006
A replacement passenger airbag inflator can explode. The inflator or airbag is replaced.40,37,38,41
- 20V012000 2018–2019
The fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. The pump is replaced.51,52
- 20V410000 2018–2020
The front turn signals are not bright enough to meet the federal standard. They are fixed.51,52,53
- 20V682000 2019–2020
The fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. The pump is replaced.52,53
- 21V688000 2018–2021
Headlight wiring connectors can overheat, a fire risk. The wiring is repaired.51,52,53,54
- 21V920000 2007–2021
The power steering gear may have been built wrongly and leak, losing assist. The gear is checked and replaced as needed.55,42,43,44,45,47,56,57,48,58,49,50,51,52,53,54
- 22V285000 2022
In the cold, the parking assist software can block the rear camera image. The software is updated.59
- 22V445000 2022
Rear axle flange nuts can loosen and let an axle shaft come out. The nuts are tightened and damaged parts replaced.59,60
- 22V501000 2022
The screen can show the front camera instead of the rear in reverse. The software is updated.59,60
- 22V661000 2022
The brake control unit can stop the electric parking brake setting. The software is updated.59
- 23V111000 2022–2023
A software fault can blank the instrument display. The software is updated.59,61,60,62
- 23V142000 2022–2023
The tonneau cover's joints can loosen and the cover come off. New hardware is fitted.59,61,60,62
- 23V468000 2023
A badly welded spare tire chain can let the spare drop. The carrier is replaced.61,62
- 23V566000 2022–2023
A fuel tube can rub on the brake lines and leak, a fire risk. Protection and a clamp are fitted.59,61,60,62
- 23V633000 2023
The load label is wrong for trucks with a bed liner. The label is replaced.61,62
- 24V125000 2022–2024
The truck can roll in neutral without the brakes on. The transmission software is updated.59,61,63,60,62,64
- 24V381000 2022–2023
Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. The engine is replaced.3,59,61
- 24V767000 2024
Passenger-side tires may have inner sidewall damage and lose pressure suddenly. The tires are checked and replaced as needed.63,64
- 25V322000 2022–2025
Water can get into the reverse lights and make them fail. Both lights are replaced.59,61,63,65,60,62,64,66
- 25V657000 2022–2025
A software fault can stop the rearview image showing in reverse. The software is updated.59,61,63,65,60,62,64,66
- 25V767000 2022–2024
Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. The first main bearing is checked and the engine replaced if needed. It widens 24V381000.4,59,61,63
- 26V038000 2024–2025
The camera view may not show when reversing. The parking assist software is updated.63,65,64,66
- 26V179000 2024–2026
The load label may show wrong figures for the weight of added parts. The label is replaced.63,65,64,66,67
- 26V320000 2024
Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. Owners were told a remedy is coming.63
- 26V571000 2025
The load label may show wrong figures for the weight of added parts. The label is replaced.65,66
Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.
Before you pay
A buyer's checklist for each generation: every warning and recall, with a box to tick.
Sources
The specs, year changes and recalls here are facts from Toyota, Edmunds, NHTSA and Wikipedia. The desirability and issue claims are reputation, from a specialist dealer, and none is measured against sale prices yet.
- NHTSA recall 09V444000
- FLEX Automotive (Tundra years)
- NHTSA recall 24V381000
- NHTSA recall 25V767000
- Edmunds 2000 review
- Edmunds 2001 Tundra
- Edmunds 2002 review
- Edmunds 2003 Tundra
- Edmunds 2004 review
- Edmunds 2005 review
- Edmunds 2006 review
- Edmunds 2007 review
- Edmunds 2008 review
- Edmunds 2010 review
- Edmunds 2012 review
- Edmunds 2014 review
- Edmunds 2016 review
- Edmunds 2018 review
- Edmunds 2020 review
- Edmunds 2022 review
- Toyota Newsroom (1794 Limited Edition)
- Toyota Newsroom (2026 Tundra)
- Wikipedia (Tundra)
- Tundra Headquarters (T3)
- TFLtruck (1794 Limited Edition)
- Toyota Newsroom (2021 Tundra)
- Gear Patrol
- Toyota Newsroom (2015 TRD Pro)
- AutoGuide (2016 TRD Pro)
- Toyota Newsroom (2017 Tundra)
- Toyota Newsroom (2019 TRD Pro)
- Toyota Newsroom (2019 Chicago show)
- Toyota Newsroom (Lunar Rock)
- Toyota Newsroom (Capstone)
- WardsAuto
- NHTSA recalls (2000 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2004 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2005 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2002 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2003 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2006 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2007 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2008 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2009 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2010 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2001 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2011 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2014 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2016 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2017 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2018 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2019 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2020 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2021 Tundra)
- NHTSA recall 21V920000
- NHTSA recalls (2012 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2013 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2015 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2022 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2022 Tundra Hybrid)
- NHTSA recalls (2023 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2023 Tundra Hybrid)
- NHTSA recalls (2024 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2024 Tundra Hybrid)
- NHTSA recalls (2025 Tundra)
- NHTSA recalls (2025 Tundra Hybrid)
- NHTSA recalls (2026 Tundra Hybrid)
Also read for this model 17
- BITOG (2002 Tundra, good buy?)
- BITOG (Tundra owners advice)
- Cars.com 2000 Tundra specs
- Cars.com 2003 Tundra specs
- Cars.com 2004 Tundra specs
- Cars.com 2006 Tundra specs
- Edmunds 2007 Tundra SR5 specs
- Grassroots Motorsports (Tundra buyer's guide)
- IH8MUD (2001 Tundra purchase)
- Kelley Blue Book (2026 upholstery)
- Toyota 2022 Tundra brochure
- Toyota Newsroom (2010 prices)
- Toyota Newsroom (2014 Tundra)
- Toyota Newsroom (2018 Tundra)
- Toyota Newsroom (2019 SX)
- Toyota Newsroom (2019 Tundra)
- Toyota Newsroom (TRD Sport)