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2015 Toyota Tundra

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Toyota Tundra
Pictured: 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax Short Bed 4x4 with TRD Off-Road Package, front left, 11-01-2022. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum, Double Cab L/Box 4WD, Double Cab M/Box 2WD Sr5 4.6l, Double Cab M/Box 4WD Sr5 4.6l/Sr5 5.7/
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
17 combined · 15 city / 19 hwy
Length
226–244.9 in
Curb weight
4,916–5,633 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Few owner complaints51 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 915 for similar models.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Toyota Tundra is a standard pickup truck offered with 2 engines (4.6L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 226 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 146-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,633 lb (Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), 10% worse than the 2015 standard pickup truck average of 18.8 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the service brakes.

What changed for 2015

  • Engine dropped: 4.0L 6-cyl

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 Tundra →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,633 lb58/42
Double Cab L/Box 4WD244.9 in79.9 in76.4 in164.6 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,600 lb58/42
Double Cab M/Box 2WD Sr5 4.6l226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,093 lb58/42
Double Cab M/Box 4WD Sr5 4.6l/Sr5 5.7/226 in79.9 in76.4 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,401 lb58/42
Reg Cab L/Box 2WD226 in79.9 in76.4 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,916 lb58/42
Reg Cab L/Box 4WD226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,203 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tundra 2WD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 17-10%$3,950536
Tundra 4WD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-9%$4,200568
Tundra 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-20%$4,450592
Tundra 4WD FFV FFV5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-14%$4,450600
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-14%$4,450601
3/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
3/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $7,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.8 MPG2015 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Toyota Tundra.

Similar 2015 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Toyota Tundra (this car)17 MPGNot rated4
2015 Chevrolet Silverado20 MPGNot rated24
2015 Chevrolet Colorado22 MPGNot rated7
2015 GMC Canyon22 MPGNot rated8
2015 Ram 150024 MPGNot rated17
2015 GMC Sierra20 MPGNot rated23

Recalls (4)

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System · Nov 23, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · May 11, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · 1,325 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Jun 9, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V420000 · 4,253 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
Equipment › Other › Labels · May 27, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V315000 · 144 vehicles

Problem
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Toyota Tundra vehicles manufactured March 11, 2015, to April 11, 2015 and equipped with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 275/60R20 116S XL tires. These vehicles have a tire placcard that incorrectly states the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Risk
If the operator inflates the tires according to the information on the tire placard, the tires may be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure which could result in a crash.
Fix
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a new tire placard with the correct cold tire inflation pressure information, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15C.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Toyota Tundra is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

51Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
57,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Service Brakes8
Unknown Or Other8
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Electrical System6
Exterior Lighting5
Air Bags3
Structure › Body3
Engine3
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
19/06: 219/11: 119/12: 120/01: 220/02: 120/12: 221/01: 121/02: 121/04: 221/07: 121/11: 122/11: 123/01: 124/04: 124/06: 125/03: 125/05: 125/07: 125/09: 126/04: 226/06: 126/08: 126/09: 126/10: 219/0620/0121/0121/0723/0125/0325/0926/08max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Toyota Tundra buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Service Brakes — 8 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  3. Fuel/Propulsion System — 7 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  4. Electrical System — 6 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 57,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Toyota Tundra. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Tundra years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Tundra22245.7 inNot rated237
2025 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★5142
2024 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★10353
2023 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★13414
2022 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★13434
2021 Tundra15226 in★★★★★224
2020 Tundra15226 in★★★★★447
2019 Tundra16226 in★★★★★974
2018 Tundra16226 in★★★★★8100
2017 Tundra16226 in★★★★★578
2016 Tundra17226 inNot rated5120
2014 Tundra17226 inNot rated478

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →