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2015 Toyota Tundra Platinum

The 2015 Toyota Tundra Platinum is a 381-hp 5.7-liter V8 pickup truck with a 6-speed automatic overdrive and four-wheel drive. It starts at $47,975 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 228.9 inches long on a 145.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,675 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypePickup
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$47,975 ($65,789 *)
MSRP with Destination$49,075 ($67,297 *)
Destination Charge$1,100
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 Front20 in. Aluminum Alloy
Wheels Rear20 in. Aluminum Alloy
Tires FrontP275/55R20
Tires RearP275/55R20
Dimensions & Weight
Length228.9 in
Width79.9 in
Height76.2 in
Wheelbase145.7 in
Front Track67.9 in
Rear Track67.9 in
Ground Clearance10.4 in
Approach Angle26°
Departure Angle21°
Curb Weight5,675 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.7 in
Headroom Rear38.9 in
Legroom Front42.5 in
Legroom Rear42.3 in
Shoulder Room Front65.7 in
Shoulder Room Rear65.5 in
Hip Room Front62.6 in
Hip Room Rear60.4 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk)
Tested variant: 2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD
Other tested variants (5)
  • 2015 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2015 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2015 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2015 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD: 4 ★ overall
  • 2015 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD: 4 ★ overall

Recalls

5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 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

May 11, 2017 · WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

Consequence: Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 17V311000

Jun 9, 2016 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Consequence: An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 16V420000

May 27, 2015 · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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."

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: 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.

NHTSA campaign 15V315000

51 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota TUNDRA

Owner Complaints

51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Toyota TUNDRA (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes10
Electrical System8
Unknown Or Other8
Fuel/Propulsion System7
Exterior Lighting5
Air Bags3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 13, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and broke.”
Oct 5, 2026 · Electrical System
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 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 127,056…”
Sep 25, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“the leather trim panels in the vehicle are leaking a sticky residue.”
Aug 9, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Unknown Truck stuck in Branchport NY Started truck. Drove for ~20miles then died Has ~1/4 tank of gas Started truck again let it idle then died again Started truck again, gave it gas, ran fine, then…”
Jun 6, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“BLUE RIBBON METALLIC PAINT, FAILING IN ALL DOOR JAMS. CLEAR COAT FAILING IN CERTAIN SPOTS. IN ALL JAMS CLEAR AND BASE COAT IS FLAKING OFF DOWN TO THE PRIMER. NO SAFETY AT RISK. PROBLEM CONFIRMED BY…”

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 2015 TOYOTA TUNDRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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