2012 Toyota Tundra transmission problems
The 2012 Toyota Tundra has 21 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
21
Transmission complaints
10%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“The engine leaks oil in front of the faulty designed cam tower seal and leaks on the manifold. This caused smoke to come from the oil burning off. ”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2012 Toyota Tundra transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.