The 2015 Toyota Tundra is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 4.6L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl engines. At 11 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S6) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 13–15 city / 17–19 highway / 15–17 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,950–$4,450 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 536–601 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 3 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 3 out of 10 |
| Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle) | 5,698–5,735 lb |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6,700–7,200 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 5 configurations: Tundra 2WD, Tundra 4WD, Tundra 4WD FFV |
| Age | 11 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2015 Toyota Tundra. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
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.
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.
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…
Risk: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
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.
Owners have filed 51 complaints about the 2015 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA. 2 reports involved a crash and 1 report involved a fire.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Toyota Tundra, by version tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pu/Cc, 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21.9% |
| Pu/Rc, 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21.9% |
| Pu/Ec, 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | 21.9% |
| Pu/Cc, 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19.8% |
| Pu/Ec, 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19.8% |
| Pu/Rc, 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | 19.8% |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.
Manufacturers have filed 287 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2015 Toyota Tundra. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
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 r
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this S
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 o
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 whe
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2015 Toyota Tundra.
Electrical overstress
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation to determine if the failure of airbags to deploy during severe crashes, in certain vehicles, was the result of a safety related defect. During the investigation a complex failure was studied that can result in non-deployment of subject vehicle air bags
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Yes. We buy 2015 Tundras that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2015 Toyota Tundra; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Data retrieved October 2026.
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