2015 Toyota Tundra Platinum
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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 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 Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $47,975 ($65,789 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $49,075 ($67,297 *) |
| Destination Charge | $1,100 |
| 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 | 20 in. Aluminum Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20 in. Aluminum Alloy |
| Tires Front | P275/55R20 |
| Tires Rear | P275/55R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 228.9 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 76.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 145.7 in |
| Front Track | 67.9 in |
| Rear Track | 67.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 10.4 in |
| Approach Angle | 26° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Curb Weight | 5,675 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 42.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 65.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 62.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 60.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (19.8 % risk) |
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
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
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.