2012 Toyota Tundra engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 60 complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, 28% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 14 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 8 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
The engine leaks oil in front of the faulty designed cam tower seal and leaks on the manifold. This caused smoke to come from the oil burning off.
Check engine light illuminated as I departed my driveway. I called toyota service to schedule an appointment which occurred three days later. Toyota service department determined that the air pump, which is part of the emissions system, failed. I was advised the truck could not be driven. As of today (12/17/12) the part has still not arrived at boch toyota south. Will the defective air pump cause premature failure of the catalytic converter?
Other problems reported for the 2012 Toyota Tundra
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints