2012 Toyota Tundra Tundra
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- Photo: 2017 Toyota Tundra SR 4WD Double Cab in Super White, front right by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 TRD (52925967023) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: TOYOTA TUNDRA (XK50) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Toyota Tundra Double Cab, Rear Left, 04-28-2021 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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 Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,795 ($46,421 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,770 ($47,802 *) |
| Destination Charge | $975 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.7L DOHC EFI V8, aluminum block with 32-valve aluminum alloy head, Dual VVT-i |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 381 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 32-valve, Dual VVT-i |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.70 x 4.02 in. |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4x4 (front engine with four-wheel-demand system, electronically controlled two-speed transfer case) |
| Differential Type | Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic overdrive |
| 1st Gear | 3.333 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.96 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.353 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.728 |
| 6th Gear | 0.588 |
| Reverse | 3.061 |
| Final Drive | 4.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 13 MPG |
| Highway | 17 MPG |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | 87-octane or higher (E85 capable) |
| Tank Capacity | 26.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent high-mounted double-wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar and low pressure nitrogen gas shock absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Live axle with trapezoid multi-leaf springs. Inboard-mounted low-pressure nitrogen gas shock absorbers |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.42 in. |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.9 in. |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 13.6 in. |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 in. Styled Steel |
| Wheels Rear | 18 in. Styled Steel |
| Tires Front | P255/70R18 |
| Tires Rear | P255/70R18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 247.6 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 76.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 164.6 in |
| Front Track | 67.9 in |
| Rear Track | 67.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 28° |
| Departure Angle | 25° |
| Curb Weight | 5,660 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 63 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 62.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
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
| Engine | 57 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 25 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Steering | 12 |
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.