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2012 Toyota Tundra Tundra

The 2012 Toyota Tundra Tundra is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 pickup truck with a 6-speed automatic overdrive and four-wheel drive. It starts at $32,795 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

It makes 381 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

The Tundra measures 247.6 inches long on a 164.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,660 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$32,795 ($46,421 *)
MSRP with Destination$33,770 ($47,802 *)
Destination Charge$975
Engine
Engine Type5.7L DOHC EFI V8, aluminum block with 32-valve aluminum alloy head, Dual VVT-i
Displacement5.7 L
Horsepower381 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 32-valve, Dual VVT-i
Bore and Stroke3.70 x 4.02 in.
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Injection TypeEFI
Drivetrain
Drive Type4x4 (front engine with four-wheel-demand system, electronically controlled two-speed transfer case)
Differential TypeAutomatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
Transmission
Transmission6-speed automatic overdrive
1st Gear3.333
2nd Gear1.96
3rd Gear1.353
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.728
6th Gear0.588
Reverse3.061
Final Drive4.3
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended Fuel87-octane or higher (E85 capable)
Tank Capacity26.4 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent high-mounted double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and low pressure nitrogen gas shock absorbers
Rear SuspensionLive axle with trapezoid multi-leaf springs. Inboard-mounted low-pressure nitrogen gas shock absorbers
Front Stabilizer Bar1.42 in.
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVentilated disc, 13.9 in.
Rear Brake DiscVentilated disc, 13.6 in.
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 in. Styled Steel
Wheels Rear18 in. Styled Steel
Tires FrontP255/70R18
Tires RearP255/70R18
Dimensions & Weight
Length247.6 in
Width79.9 in
Height76.2 in
Wheelbase164.6 in
Front Track67.9 in
Rear Track67.9 in
Ground Clearance10.4 in
Approach Angle28°
Departure Angle25°
Curb Weight5,660 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.2 in
Headroom Rear38.7 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear34.7 in
Shoulder Room Front66.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear65.7 in
Hip Room Front63 in
Hip Room Rear62.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2012 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota TUNDRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Dec 23, 2021 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.

Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.

NHTSA campaign 21E103000

Nov 23, 2021 · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

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.

Consequence: An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 21V920000

Apr 9, 2013 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consequence: An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V123000

Jan 16, 2013 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

NHTSA campaign 13V014000

156 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota TUNDRA

Owner Complaints

156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Toyota TUNDRA (7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine57
Fuel/Propulsion System25
Power Train21
Electrical System19
Unknown Or Other17
Steering12
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Sep 30, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tundra. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 128,907…”
Aug 19, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tundra. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the…”
Jul 2, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tundra. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 149,000. The vehicle was a dealer sale. An independent mechanic checked the vehicle history…”
Apr 3, 2026 · Unknown Or Other Fire
“Product almost set my car on fire, luckily I was stop at a car wash when one the cleaning crew members noticed smoke coming out from under my hood my hood , I opened the hood and the actual light bulb…”
Jan 12, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Toyota Tundra. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 TOYOTA TUNDRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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