The 2012 Toyota Tundra was sold with three gasoline engines: the 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE), the 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) and the 5.7L V8 in both 3UR-FE and 3UR-FBE form. Torque figures, tightening sequences and diagnostic values change from one to the next, so the code cast into your engine, not the badge on the tailgate, decides which specification you work to.
Engines
- 4.0L V6 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 4.6L 4600CC V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 5.7L 5700CC V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Trims
- Base
- Limited, 4D Pickup Crew Cab
- Limited, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
- SR5, 4D Pickup Crew Cab
- SR5, 4D Pickup Extra Cab
Known issues on the 2012 Tundra. Four recalls are on federal record for this model year, and two of them land on the same component. Both involve the hydraulic power assist steering system: one covers JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts, the other covers vehicles whose power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly. In each case an oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. A third recall, issued through Southeast Toyota Distributors, concerns the frontal air bag sensor and control module, where the front passenger seat occupant sensing system can be out of calibration. The fourth, also from Southeast Toyota, covers an inaccurate label that could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. Owners have filed 214 complaints against the 2012 Tundra, and 134 technical service bulletins have been issued for it.
Whether you are tracing a loss of steering assist back to the gear assembly, rechecking the front passenger occupant sensing system after seat work, or confirming a load rating before you put weight in the bed, the figure you need is the one Toyota published for your engine and trim.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-20
If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recali
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a ti
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A smal
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assem
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification lett
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mail
Some 2005 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and in
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood
Toyota vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure i
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the
Some 2005 2024 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Servic
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicl
Showing the 8 most recent of 315 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE BREAKS AND STEERING NOT WORKING. I WAS WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND TOWING A TRAILER, THE VEHIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH AND THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO
THE 9/8/13 ACCIDENT INVOLVED A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT. BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS WERE IMPACTED AND THE CENTER FRAME POST REQUIR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING AND CORRODED. THE CONT
Showing the 5 most serious of 155 complaints filed with NHTSA.
