NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Toyota Tundra Safety Ratings
The 2025 Toyota Tundra scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 5 recalls, and 126 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
Four active recall campaigns temper the 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid's otherwise impressive crash-test profile. This year's model earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100, placing it in the Strong band and showing meaningful improvement over the prior model year.
The 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid received a 5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Toyota Tundra ranks 68 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 18.5% |
| Recalls on file | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 126 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 68 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid stands apart from its immediate predecessor in a measurable way: its NHTSA Safety Index climbed four points to 87/100 from the 2024 model year's 83/100, while both remain in the Strong band. That gain is meaningful context. The crash protection sub-score of 66 out of 70 anchors the index, reflecting the NHTSA 5-star overall result and the clean frontal and side scores. Avoidance technology contributes a full 10 out of 10, supported by forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all listed as standard equipment on this year's configuration. The defect record sub-score of 10.75 out of 20 is where this year's story gets more complicated. Four recall campaigns, two of them targeting back-over prevention software and one addressing moisture intrusion in backup lighting, pull that component score down and represent real, unresolved safety concerns for owners and prospective buyers. The 126 unverified complaints, concentrated in engine and powertrain categories, add texture but carry no verified weight. The net picture for this specific year is a vehicle with strong passive and active safety credentials, offset by a recall burden that shoppers should treat as a priority checklist item.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Toyota Tundra perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid demonstrates robust occupant protection in federal crash testing, achieving a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Both frontal and side impact assessments yielded perfect 5-star scores. The vehicle's rollover resistance, while still strong, presents as its relative weakness, earning 4 out of 5 stars with a 19 percent rollover risk. However, the dynamic tip test indicated no tip.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20277
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Four recall campaigns cover this model year. Two address back-over prevention software affecting the parking assist system. A third involves exterior backup lighting where moisture intrusion may compromise the back-up lights. A fourth covers equipment labels across multiple Toyota models including this Tundra. No do-not-drive or park-outside directive appears in the data for this vehicle.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS26V571000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
Reported 2026-09-02
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS26V179000
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
Reported 2026-03-24
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE26V038000
Risk: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
Reported 2026-01-23
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE25V657000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Reported 2025-10-01
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS25V322000
Risk: Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
Reported 2025-05-15
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA has logged 126 unverified owner allegations for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Engine with 44 reports, Power Train with 34, and Fuel and Propulsion System with 26. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
126 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
Recall compliance is paramount for any 2025 Tundra Hybrid under consideration. Prospective buyers must utilize NHTSA's VIN lookup tool to verify the completion of all four recall campaigns. This includes both back-over prevention software updates and the resolution of the backup light moisture issue.
- The 2025 model year Safety Index of 87/100 represents a four-point improvement over the 2024 model year's 83/100, both within the Strong band, making this the higher-scoring of the two consecutive years.
- Two separate back-over prevention software recalls were issued for this model year, both affecting the parking assist system on 2024-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles, a concentration of safety-system defects that is specific to this generation window.
- The rollover sub-rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a 19 percent rollover risk, is the only NHTSA crash category where this year's Tundra Hybrid falls short of a perfect score, and it is the single area where buyers should weigh the truck's center-of-gravity profile.
- The 126 unverified complaints logged for this model year include 11 alleged injuries and 5 alleged crashes, concentrated in engine, powertrain, and fuel and propulsion system categories, which overlap with the powertrain-focused hybrid architecture of this specific configuration.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Toyota Tundra places
The 2025 Toyota Tundra qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Toyota Tundra safety questions
Was the 2025 Toyota Tundra crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Toyota Tundra, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Toyota Tundra crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Toyota Tundra earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 18.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Toyota Tundra have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 5 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Toyota Tundra. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 126 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Toyota Tundra. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Tundra years
Rivals in Sedan (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20277), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Toyota Tundra 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 68 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.