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2017 Toyota Tundra

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Toyota Tundra
Pictured: 2022 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMax Short Bed 4x4 with TRD Off-Road Package, front left, 11-01-2022. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum, Double Cab L/Box 4WD, Double Cab M/Box 2WD Sr5 4.6l, Double Cab M/Box 4WD Sr5 4.6l/Sr5 5.7/
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
Horsepower
381 hp
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
16 combined · 15 city / 19 hwy
Length
226–244.9 in
Curb weight
4,916–5,633 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
5 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 16 MPG combined, 14% below the 2017 standard pickup truck average of 18.7 MPG.
  • Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 21.9% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 7 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Toyota Tundra is a standard pickup truck offered with 2 engines (4.6L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 226 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 146-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,633 lb (Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), 14% worse than the 2017 standard pickup truck average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2017

  • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Tundra →

Trims, performance & features

Engine381 hp5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission6-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Platinum/1794SR5/TRD ProTRD ProLimited

Safety & driver-assist features

Blind-spot monitoringSome trims
Parking assistSome trims
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard

Built in: San Antonio, Texas

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2017 Tundra configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Crew Max S/Box 4WD Sr5/Platinum226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,633 lb58/42
Double Cab L/Box 4WD244.9 in79.9 in76.4 in164.6 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,600 lb58/42
Double Cab M/Box 2WD Sr5 4.6l226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,093 lb58/42
Double Cab M/Box 4WD Sr5 4.6l/Sr5 5.7/226 in79.9 in76.4 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,401 lb58/42
Reg Cab L/Box 2WD226 in79.9 in76.4 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in4,916 lb58/42
Reg Cab L/Box 4WD226 in79.9 in76 in145.7 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,203 lb58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tundra 2WD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 16-14%$4,200554
Tundra 4WD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 16-10%$4,200568
Tundra 2WD FFV FFV5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-20%$4,450594
Tundra 2WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive13 / 18 / 15-20%$4,450592
Tundra 4WD FFV FFV5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-15%$4,450604
Tundra 4WD5.7L 8-cylAutomatic (S6)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive13 / 17 / 15-15%$4,450606
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $9,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.7 MPG2017 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★21.9%
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★21.9%
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.8%
2017 Toyota Tundra PU/CC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★4★ / 4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★21.9%
StandardElectronic stability control
Not availableForward collision warning
Not availableLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD
Frontal crash test — 2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD
Side crash test — 2017 Toyota Tundra PU/EC 2WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2017 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Toyota Tundra (this car)16 MPG★★★★★5
2017 Chevrolet Silverado20 MPG★★★★★12
2017 Chevrolet Colorado25 MPG★★★★★1
2017 GMC Canyon25 MPG★★★★★1
2017 Nissan Titan18 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Ram 150023 MPGNot rated13
2017 GMC Sierra20 MPGNot rated11

Recalls (5)

Steering › Hydraulic Power Assist System · Nov 23, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V920000 · 22,462 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly · Feb 20, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V123000 · 8,769 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
Risk
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Dec 20, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V831000 · 649 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · May 11, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V311000 · 1,325 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Structure › Body › Bumpers · Jan 24, 2017

NHTSA campaign 17V051000 · 72,847 vehicles

Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
Risk
If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Toyota Tundra is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

78Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
16,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System25
Exterior Lighting17
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Service Brakes13
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train6
Steering5
Engine5
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
21/04: 121/09: 121/10: 122/01: 122/02: 122/03: 222/05: 122/06: 123/01: 423/02: 223/04: 123/05: 123/06: 123/08: 123/10: 124/08: 124/12: 225/01: 225/02: 125/10: 325/12: 126/01: 126/05: 126/06: 121/0422/0122/0523/0223/0624/0825/0226/01max 4

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2017 Toyota Tundra buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 5 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 25 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Exterior Lighting — 17 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System — 14 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 16,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Toyota Tundra. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Tundra years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2026 Tundra22245.7 inNot rated237
2025 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★5142
2024 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★10353
2023 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★13414
2022 Tundra22245.7 in★★★★★13434
2021 Tundra15226 in★★★★★224
2020 Tundra15226 in★★★★★447
2019 Tundra16226 in★★★★★974
2018 Tundra16226 in★★★★★8100
2016 Tundra17226 inNot rated5120
2015 Tundra17226 inNot rated451
2014 Tundra17226 inNot rated478

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →