# Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 Problems, Reliability & Costs

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> Toyota Tundra 2007–2021: air injection failures, cam tower leaks, frame rust years to avoid, real repair costs, DIY fixes, and the best used years to buy.

Case file · TOYOTA-TUNDRA-2007-2021 · 2nd gen (XK50)

# Toyota Tundra 2007–2021 Common problems, reliability & repair costs

The second-generation Tundra is one of the longest-lived, most proven full-size trucks you can buy used. 5.7L trucks routinely clear 300,000 miles. The catches are specific: a secondary air injection system that fails expensively on 2007–2013 trucks (Toyota's warranty extension has expired), cam tower oil seepage on the 5.7, and frame rust on 2007–2008 trucks that lived in salt states. Late trucks (2019–2021) are about as safe as used pickups get.

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Case data plate TOYOTA-TUNDRA-2007-2021

Case score
8/10

Best years

2019, 2020, 2021

Avoid

2007 (first-year teething: early-production camshaft failure +2 more

Status
Reviewed
Amended 2026-09-23

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Case verdict At a glance

Case score
8/10

Best years

2019, 2020, 2021, 2013

Years to avoid

2007 (first-year teething: early-production camshaft failure +2 more

Worst system

chassis

#1 problem

**Frame rust (2007–2008)** · $300–$15,000 at an independent shop

Companion pages for this car generation:

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## Engines

- **3UR-FE** · 5.7L gasoline, 381 hp
- **2UZ-FE** · 4.7L gasoline, 271 hp
- **1UR-FE** · 4.6L gasoline, 310 hp
- **1GR-FE** · 4.0L gasoline, 236 hp

## Transmissions

- **AB60E/F**· automatic, 6-speed
- **A750E/F**· automatic, 5-speed

## Drivetrain

RWD / 4WD

## Body

regular cab, double cab, CrewMax

## Trims

SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro

Parts desk

## Toyota Tundra part-number cross-reference

Start from the OEM number, then pick the brand you trust. Verified equivalents for the Toyota Tundra (2007–2021).

Part links go to Amazon, and to eBay where Amazon does not stock the part.
Affiliate links, so we may earn a commission if you buy. Your price is
unchanged, and a commission never changes a verdict.

### Oil filter

5.7L V8 (3UR-FE, all years) and 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE, 2010-2019) - cartridge element
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OEM part
Toyota/Denso
[Find Toyota/Denso oil filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB007369IDE)

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Wix

metal-free cartridge; 57041XP is the synthetic-media version
[Look up Wix oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001DUAOH0)

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Fram

Extra Guard; TG10295 is the Tough Guard version
[Check Fram oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCH10295)

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Denso
[See Denso oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0153B64R8)

Verified via: [YotaShop - 04152-YZZA4 listed for Toyota 4.6L & 5.7L (Land Cruiser/Sequoia/Tundra)](https://www.yotashop.com/oil-filter-toyota-4-6l-5-7l-land-cruiser-sequoia-and-tundra-oem-oil-filter-04152-yzza4/), [FRAM/Walmart - CH10295 fits 2007-2021 Tundra & 2008-2022 Sequoia](https://www.walmart.com/ip/FRAM-Extra-Guard-Oil-Filter-CH10295/16879096), [oilfilter-crossreference - Toyota 04152-YZZA4 equivalents (Wix WL7528/57041 family, Denso 150-3023, Fram CH10295)](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/TOYOTA/04152-YZZA4)

### Oil filter

4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE, 2007-2009) and 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) built before 10/2010 - spin-on canister
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OEM part
Toyota
[Compare Toyota oil filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0044B0YJ8)

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Fram
[Find Fram oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH3614)

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Wix
[Look up Wix oil filter, 4.7L](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B51348)

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Purolator
[Check Purolator oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C6KM4G)

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ACDelco
[See ACDelco oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C9W2AK)

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Bosch
[Compare Bosch oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002EBSLA4)

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Wix

optional larger-capacity upgrade (NAPA 1515); not the OE-size filter
[Find Wix oil filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B51515)

Verified via: [FRAM - PH3614 spin-on oil filter (Toyota truck application incl. 07 Tundra 4.7L)](https://www.fram.com/fram-extra-guard-oil-filter-spin-on-ph3614), [Cross-list (Fram PH3614 = ACDelco PF53 = Purolator 10241 = Wix 51348)](https://www.ebay.com/itm/181251574308), [oilfilter-crossreference - Toyota 90915-YZZD3 equivalents](https://www.oilfilter-crossreference.com/convert/TOYOTA/90915-YZZD3), [Toyota oil filter chart (06_OilFilters2025 p3): 90915-YZZD3 for 2005-2009 2UZ-FE and 2005-2011 (-10/10) 1GR-FE](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/06_OilFilters2025_hi.pdf)

### Oil filter

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) built from 10/2010 through 2014 - cartridge element
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OEM part
Toyota
[Look up Toyota oil filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00A1X5OPW)

Verified via: [Toyota oil filter chart (06_OilFilters2025 p3): 04152-YZZA5 for 2011-2012 (10/10-) and 2013-2014 1GR-FE](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/06_OilFilters2025_hi.pdf)

### Engine air filter

2007-2013 V8, 2011-2014 V6, and 2014-2021 V8 without the HC filter
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OEM part
Toyota

older number 17801-38030 supersedes to this. 2007-2010 V6 uses 17801-0P010.
[Check Toyota engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B17801-0S010)

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Fram
[See Fram engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002NC9KC2)

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Wix
[Compare Wix engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001DRJO24)

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Purolator
[Find Purolator engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01KMA2SIE)

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Mann
[Look up Mann engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BC32014)

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Denso
[Check Denso engine air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0153AGTDS)

Verified via: [OEM Genuine Parts - 17801-0S010 part page (Tundra/Sequoia listing)](https://www.oemgenuineparts.com/oem-parts/toyota-air-filter-178010s010), [airfilter-crossreference - Toyota 17801-0S010 equivalents (Fram CA10343, Wix 49010, Purolator A55799, Mann C32014, Denso 143-3006)](https://www.airfilter-crossreference.com/convert/TOYOTA/17801-0S010), [Toyota air filter chart (02_AirFilters2025 p3): 17801-0S010 for 2007-2009 2UZ-FE, 2007-2013 3UR, 2010-2013 1UR-FE, 2011-2014 1GR-FE and 2014-2021 V8 without the HC filter; 17801-0P010 for 2007-2010 1GR-FE](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/02_AirFilters2025_hi.pdf)

### Engine air filter (HC filter)

2014-2021 V8 (4.6L 1UR-FE, 5.7L 3UR) with the HC filter
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OEM part
Toyota

Toyota's chart lists MVP 17801-YZZ15 as well
[See Toyota engine air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DYFT9QM7)

Verified via: [Toyota air filter chart (02_AirFilters2025 p3): 17801-0P100 (MVP 17801-YZZ15) for 2014-2021 1UR-FE and 3UR with the HC filter](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/02_AirFilters2025_hi.pdf)

### Cabin air filter

all 2007-2021 (factory-equipped)
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OEM part
Toyota

Toyota's cabin filter chart. The ToyotaPartsDeal listing below names 87139-50100 for later trucks. Check the number against the VIN.
[Compare Toyota cabin air filter on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B87139-07010%2B%25282007-2013%2529%2B%252F%2B87139-07020%2B%25282014-2021%2529)

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Fram

Fram's own catalog lists full 2007-2021 Tundra fitment
[Find Fram cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001CEG90I)

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Wix
[Look up Wix cabin air filter](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B24483)

Verified via: [ToyotaPartsDeal - Tundra cabin filter OEM numbers by year (87139-07010 / 87139-50100)](https://www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem-toyota-tundra-cabin_air_filter.html), [FRAM - CF10285 cabin filter (Toyota Tundra fitment)](https://www.fram.com/fram-drive-cabin-air-filter-fdc10285c), [PartsGeek - Fram CF10285 listed for 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra](https://www.partsgeek.com/yzf4bhn-toyota-tundra-cabin-air-filter.html), [Toyota cabin air filter chart (05_CabinAirFilters2025 p2): 87139-07010 for 2007-2013 Tundra (all engines), 87139-07020 for 2014-2021 3UR, 2014-2019 1UR-FE and 2014 1GR-FE](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/05_CabinAirFilters2025_hi.pdf)

### Spark plugs

5.7L V8 (3UR-FE) and 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) - 8 plugs, iridium, gap 0.043 in (1.1 mm)
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OEM part
Toyota

factory plug is the Denso SK20HR11
[Check Toyota spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07N66YN53)

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Denso
[See Denso spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BSK20HR11)

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NGK

Laser Iridium, NGK stock no. 4904
[Compare NGK spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNGK%2BILFR6T-11)

Verified via: [Elmhurst Toyota Parts - 90919-01191 = Denso SK20HR11 (2005-2022 Toyota, 5.7/4.6 V8)](https://parts.elmhursttoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-genuine-toyota-iridium-oem-spark-plug-denso-sk20hr11-9091901191), [sparkplug-crossreference - Toyota 90919-01191 to NGK ILFR6T-11](https://www.sparkplug-crossreference.com/convert/toyota/90919-01191)

### Spark plugs

4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE, 2007-2009) - 8 plugs, iridium, gap 0.043 in
swipe →

OEM part
Toyota

factory plug is the Denso SK20R11
[Find Toyota spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B90080-91180)

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Denso
[Look up Denso spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BSK20R11)

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NGK

supersedes the discontinued NGK IFR6A11
[Check NGK spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNGK%2BIFR6T-11)

Verified via: [Tundras.com - NGK IFR6A11/IFR6T-11 for the 4.7L 2UZ-FE](https://www.tundras.com/threads/ngk-ifr6a11-spark-plug.153519/), [Toyota-club spark plug application data (2UZ-FE = SK20R11)](https://toyota-club.net/files/techdata/plugs/index_eng.htm)

### Spark plugs

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE), 2007-2010 - non-iridium
swipe →

OEM part
Toyota

Denso K20HR-U11
[See Toyota spark plugs on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B90919-01235)

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Denso
[Compare Denso spark plugs](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BK20HR-U11)

Verified via: [Toyota spark plug chart (09_SparkPlugs2025 p3): K20HR-U11 / 90919-01235 for 2007-2010 1GR-FE, not marked iridium](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/09_SparkPlugs2025_hi.pdf)

### Front brake pads

trucks built 11/2006 to 08/2017 (front axle, 4-piston caliper)
swipe →

OEM part
Toyota
[Find Toyota front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01B3P2R9M)

Cross-ref Verified fit · 07.26

Akebono

ProACT ceramic; fit by build date not verified
[Look up Akebono front brake pads](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001C6YKIO)

Verified via: [Toyota brake pad chart (04_BrakePads2024 p6): front kit 04465-0C020 for trucks built 0611-1708](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/04_BrakePads2024_hi.pdf), [Elmhurst Toyota Parts - 04465-0C020 front pads part page](https://parts.elmhursttoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-genuine-toyota-08-20-sequoia-07-20-tundra-front-brake-pads-44650c020), [PartsHawk - Akebono ACT1303 front pads (Tundra listing)](https://partshawk.com/akebono-act1303-disc-brake-pad-set-for-toyota-tundra.html)

### Front brake pads

trucks built from 08/2017 (front axle)
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OEM part
Toyota
[Check Toyota front brake pads on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B04465-02440)

Verified via: [Toyota brake pad chart (04_BrakePads2024 p6): front kit 04465-02440 for trucks built from 1708](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/04_BrakePads2024_hi.pdf)

### Wiper blades

2007-2013 (pre-facelift)
swipe →

OEM part
OE size
[See OE size wiper blades on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DOE%2Bsize%2B24%2Bin%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B22%2Bin%2Bpassenger)

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Bosch ICON

size-coded; any quality blade in these sizes fits
[Compare Bosch ICON wiper blades](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BICON%2B24A%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B22A%2Bpassenger)

Verified via: [MyWiperSize - Toyota Tundra wiper size chart (2007-2013 = 24"/22")](https://www.mywipersize.com/make/toyota/tundra.php), [WiperSized - Toyota Tundra wiper blade sizes 2000-2025](https://www.wipersized.com/toyota/tundra/)

### Wiper blades

2014-2021 (post-facelift, incl. CrewMax)
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OEM part
OE size
[Find OE size wiper blades on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DOE%2Bsize%2B26%2Bin%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B24%2Bin%2Bpassenger)

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Bosch ICON

size-coded; any quality blade in these sizes fits
[Look up Bosch ICON wiper blades](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BICON%2B26A%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B24A%2Bpassenger)

Verified via: [AutoPadre - Toyota Tundra windshield wiper size guide (2014-2021 = 26"/24")](https://autopadre.com/wiper-size/toyota-tundra), [WiperSized - Toyota Tundra wiper blade sizes 2000-2025](https://www.wipersized.com/toyota/tundra/)

### Serpentine belt

5.7L V8 (3UR-FE) and 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) - single 8-rib belt, 94.88 in (2007-2021)
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OEM part
Toyota
[Check Toyota serpentine belt on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B90916-A2033)

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Gates

Micro-V, 8-rib, 94.88 in; K080948HD FleetRunner is the heavy-duty version
[See Gates serpentine belt](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001QU8CM6)

Verified via: [Elmhurst Toyota Parts - 90916-A2033 fan/alternator serpentine belt (Tundra/Sequoia/Land Cruiser 4.6L/5.7L)](https://parts.elmhursttoyota.com/oem-parts/toyota-genuine-toyota-land-cruiser-sequoia-tundra-4-6l-5-7l-fan-alternator-serpentine-belt-90916a2033), [O'Reilly Auto Parts - Gates K080948 8-rib belt listed for 2015 Toyota Tundra](https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/micro-v/belts---hoses/belts/serpentine-belt/c92a524fe09d/gates-micro-v-serpentine-belt-8-rib-95-3-8-inch/gamv/k080948/v/a/130936/automotive-truck-2015-toyota-tundra)

### Battery

24F on most trucks, 27F factory on 2014-2021 cold-area-package trucks and on the 2010-2013 model codes Toyota's chart lists
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OEM part
Toyota TrueStart

BCI Group 24F, 575 CCA / 130 min reserve capacity
[Compare Toyota TrueStart battery on Amazon](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2BTrueStart%2B00544-24F60-575)

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BCI group size

factory on cold-area trucks
[Find BCI group size battery](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2Bsize%2B27F)

Verified via: [Autoparts.toyota.com - Toyota TrueStart 00544-24F60-575 (Group 24F, 575 CCA)](https://autoparts.toyota.com/products/product/toyota-truestart-battery-575-cca-0054424f60575), [Tundras.com - 24F vs 27F battery sizing discussion (OE tray is 24F)](https://www.tundras.com/threads/24f-or-27f-battery-size.103637/), [Toyota battery chart (03_Batteries2024 p2): Tundra 24F, 27F with the cold area spec package on 2014-2021, 27F on listed 2010-2013 model codes](https://www.toyotapartsandservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/03_Batteries2024_hi.pdf)

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Verdict

## Should I buy a 2007–2021 Toyota Tundra?

Buy it. The 5.7L Tundra earned its reputation honestly, and a maintained one is a realistic 300,000-mile truck. But buy by year and by history, not by badge. On 2007–2013 trucks, price in the secondary air injection system: Toyota's 10-year/150,000-mile warranty extension has expired on every one of them, and the repair runs well into four figures. On 2007–2008 trucks from salt states, the frame-rust warranty enhancement is also expired, so crawl under it before you talk numbers. Any high-mileage 5.7 should be checked for cam tower seepage and water pump weep. The 2019–2021 trucks combine the fully sorted drivetrain with the fewest complaints on record and are the pick if the budget reaches.

Best years

2019, 2020, 2021, 2013

Years to avoid

2007 (first-year teething: early-production camshaft failures, most air-pump complaints), 2012 (CarComplaints' worst Tundra year: air-injection failures at lower mileage), 2007–2008 rust-belt trucks with no frame documentation (ZH7 program expired)

Inspection Companion

### Pre-Purchase Checklist for Toyota Tundra

[Open Field Checklist Page ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra-2007-2021/checklist/)

- ☐ Crawl under the truck and inspect the frame, especially 2007–2008 and any truck from a salt state. Probe crossmembers and rails near the rear wheels with a screwdriver; flaking scale is one thing, perforation is a walk-away or a frame-replacement negotiation.
- ☐ Scan for stored/pending codes before the test drive. P0412, P0415, P2440–P2445 point to the secondary air injection system, a repair that can run $1,500–$4,000 on 2007–2013 trucks.
- ☐ Ask whether the air injection pump was ever replaced under Toyota's warranty extension (a Toyota dealer can check the VIN's service history).
- ☐ Cold-start it. A ticking from the engine bay that fades as it warms is the classic cracked/leaking exhaust manifold tell on the 5.7.
- ☐ Look down both sides of the 5.7's valve covers and the back of the engine for oil seep tracks. Cam tower leaks show up as a wet film or drips on the bellhousing area.
- ☐ Check the front of the engine for pink, crusty coolant residue below the water pump, the weep-hole leak that precedes pump failure.
- ☐ On 2018–2019 trucks, run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the low-pressure fuel pump recall (20V-012) was completed.

Verified-fit parts for the Toyota Tundra (2007–2021).

Parts desk

Parts cross-reference

OEM number first, verified equivalents below it. Links go to Amazon.

Oil filter

5.7L V8 (3UR-FE, all years) and 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE, 2010-2019) - cartridge element

- [OEM Toyota/Denso 04152-YZZA4 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB007369IDE)
- [Wix 57041 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001DUAOH0)
- [Fram CH10295 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BCH10295)
- [Denso 150-3023 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0153B64R8)

Oil filter

4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE, 2007-2009) and 4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) built before 10/2010 - spin-on canister

- [OEM Toyota 90915-YZZD3 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0044B0YJ8)
- [Fram PH3614 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DFram%2BPH3614)
- [Wix 51348 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B51348)
- [Purolator L10241 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C6KM4G)
- [ACDelco PF53 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB000C9W2AK)
- [Bosch 3330 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002EBSLA4)
- [Wix 51515 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B51515)

Oil filter

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE) built from 10/2010 through 2014 - cartridge element

- [OEM Toyota 04152-YZZA5 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB00A1X5OPW)

Engine air filter

2007-2013 V8, 2011-2014 V6, and 2014-2021 V8 without the HC filter

- [OEM Toyota 17801-0S010 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B17801-0S010)
- [Fram CA10343 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB002NC9KC2)
- [Wix 49010 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001DRJO24)
- [Purolator A55799 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01KMA2SIE)
- [Mann C32014 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DMann%2BC32014)
- [Denso 143-3006 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0153AGTDS)

Engine air filter (HC filter)

2014-2021 V8 (4.6L 1UR-FE, 5.7L 3UR) with the HC filter

- [OEM Toyota 17801-0P100 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0DYFT9QM7)

Cabin air filter

all 2007-2021 (factory-equipped)

- [OEM Toyota 87139-07010 (2007-2013) / 87139-07020 (2014-2021) →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B87139-07010%2B%25282007-2013%2529%2B%252F%2B87139-07020%2B%25282014-2021%2529)
- [Fram CF10285 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001CEG90I)
- [Wix 24483 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DWix%2B24483)

Spark plugs

5.7L V8 (3UR-FE) and 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) - 8 plugs, iridium, gap 0.043 in (1.1 mm)

- [OEM Toyota 90919-01191 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB07N66YN53)
- [Denso SK20HR11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BSK20HR11)
- [NGK ILFR6T-11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNGK%2BILFR6T-11)

Spark plugs

4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE, 2007-2009) - 8 plugs, iridium, gap 0.043 in

- [OEM Toyota 90080-91180 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B90080-91180)
- [Denso SK20R11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BSK20R11)
- [NGK IFR6T-11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DNGK%2BIFR6T-11)

Spark plugs

4.0L V6 (1GR-FE), 2007-2010 - non-iridium

- [OEM Toyota 90919-01235 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B90919-01235)
- [Denso K20HR-U11 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DDenso%2BK20HR-U11)

Front brake pads

trucks built 11/2006 to 08/2017 (front axle, 4-piston caliper)

- [OEM Toyota 04465-0C020 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB01B3P2R9M)
- [Akebono ACT1303 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001C6YKIO)

Front brake pads

trucks built from 08/2017 (front axle)

- [OEM Toyota 04465-02440 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B04465-02440)

Wiper blades

2007-2013 (pre-facelift)

- [OEM OE size 24 in driver / 22 in passenger →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DOE%2Bsize%2B24%2Bin%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B22%2Bin%2Bpassenger)
- [Bosch ICON 24A driver / 22A passenger →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BICON%2B24A%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B22A%2Bpassenger)

Wiper blades

2014-2021 (post-facelift, incl. CrewMax)

- [OEM OE size 26 in driver / 24 in passenger →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DOE%2Bsize%2B26%2Bin%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B24%2Bin%2Bpassenger)
- [Bosch ICON 26A driver / 24A passenger →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBosch%2BICON%2B26A%2Bdriver%2B%252F%2B24A%2Bpassenger)

Serpentine belt

5.7L V8 (3UR-FE) and 4.6L V8 (1UR-FE) - single 8-rib belt, 94.88 in (2007-2021)

- [OEM Toyota 90916-A2033 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2B90916-A2033)
- [Gates K080948 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB001QU8CM6)

Battery

24F on most trucks, 27F factory on 2014-2021 cold-area-package trucks and on the 2010-2013 model codes Toyota's chart lists

- [OEM Toyota TrueStart 00544-24F60-575 →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DToyota%2BTrueStart%2B00544-24F60-575)
- [BCI group size 27F →](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3DBCI%2Bgroup%2Bsize%2B27F)

Confirm fitment against your VIN. Mid-generation changes exist. Affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.

Known faults

## Common Toyota Tundra problems & repair costs

### Secondary air injection system failure

$1,500–$4,000

emissions severe 2007–2013 (worst 2007–2012, 5.7L and 4.7L) ~60k–120k mi

**Symptoms:** Check engine light with codes P0412, P0415, P0418, or P2440–P2445; on many trucks the ECU forces reduced power (limp mode) until it's fixed. Moisture corrodes the air pumps and sticks the switching valves; sometimes the actual culprit is only a cracked vacuum hose.

**Fix:** Replace the failed air pump(s) and/or air switching valves. Parts alone are four figures if both banks go. Toyota ran Customer Support Program ZTQ (2007–2010 trucks) and ZG6 (2011) extending coverage to 10 years/150,000 miles, but that window has closed on every affected truck, so today it's out of pocket. Diagnose carefully first: a $10 hose or a corroded connector gets misquoted as a $3,000 pump job more often than you'd think. Emissions-defeat 'bypass kits' sold online are not street-legal.

Sources: [Toyota Customer Support Program ZTQ bulletin (air injection, 2007–2010 Tundra)](http://media.fixed-ops.com/toy_campaigns/ztq.pdf), [Tundras.com: secondary air injection pump failure thread](https://www.tundras.com/threads/secondary-air-injection-pump-failure.41038/), [CarComplaints: Toyota Tundra (air induction pump, ~$2,900 avg on 2012)](https://www.carcomplaints.com/Toyota/Tundra/)

### Cam tower oil leaks (5.7L 3UR-FE)

$2,000–$5,000

engine moderate 2007–2021 (most reported on 2010–2018 builds) ~80k–150k mi

**Symptoms:** Oil seeping from the seam where the cam towers meet the cylinder heads. It shows up as wet streaks down the back or sides of the engine and drips near the bellhousing. Usually a slow seep, not a gusher; the engine keeps running fine.

**Fix:** Resealing means pulling the cams and towers and re-applying sealant (FIPG). The parts cost is trivial, the labor is brutal, which is why quotes range from about $2,000 at an independent to $5,000+ at a dealer. Toyota never issued a recall; a class-action investigation was opened in 2018. Many owners monitor and top off instead of fixing a minor seep, a defensible call, but use it to negotiate the price.

Sources: [Migliaccio & Rathod: Toyota camshaft tower seal class-action investigation](https://classlawdc.com/2018/07/18/toyota-camshaft-tower-seal-leaking-class-action-investigation/), [TundraTalk: official cam tower leak thread](https://www.tundratalk.net/threads/official-cam-tower-leak-thread.735050/page-8), [IH8MUD: 5.7L V8 cam tower / timing cover leak discussion](https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/5-7l-v8-cam-tower-leaks-timing-cover-leaks-valley-plate-coolant-leak.1332024/)

### Frame rust (2007–2008)

$300–$15,000

chassis safety 2007–2008 (salt-state trucks) ~Age/exposure-driven, not mileage-driven

**Symptoms:** Heavy scale and flaking on the frame rails and crossmembers, progressing to rust-through. In advanced cases, spare-tire crossmembers and brake-line mounting points are compromised.

**Fix:** Following a class-action settlement, Toyota ran Warranty Enhancement Program ZH7: 2007–2008 Tundra frames that failed a perforation inspection were replaced free for 12 years from first use. Every truck has aged out of that program now. Today the realistic range runs from a few hundred dollars of rust treatment on surface scale to a five-figure frame swap on a perforated truck, which usually totals the vehicle. Inspect before buying; a truck with a documented replacement frame is a plus, not a red flag.

Sources: [NHTSA: Toyota customer letter, 2007–2008 Tundra frame corrosion (ZH7)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10123406-9999.pdf), [TundraSolutions: 07 Tundra rusted frame owner reports](https://www.tundrasolutions.com/threads/07-tundra-rusted-frame.210334/)

### Water pump weep-hole coolant leak (5.7L)

$500–$1,100

cooling moderate 2007–2021 ~60k–150k mi

**Symptoms:** Pink crusty residue (dried Toyota coolant) on the front of the engine below the pump, slow coolant loss, eventually bearing noise. The weep hole leaking is the pump's bearing seal announcing the end.

**Fix:** Replace the water pump; a drip from the weep hole doesn't self-heal. It's a bolt-on job on the 5.7 (no timing teardown, chain engine), so an independent shop is markedly cheaper than a dealer. Do the thermostat while it's apart if it's original.

Sources: [CARspec: Toyota Tundra 5.7 V8 leaking water pump](http://carspecmn.com/toyota-tundra-5-7-v8-leaking-water-pump/), [RepairPal: Tundra water pump replacement cost](https://repairpal.com/estimator/toyota/tundra/water-pump-replacement-cost)

### Exhaust manifold leak / ticking (5.7L)

$1,000–$1,900

exhaust moderate 2007–2021 ~80k+ mi

**Symptoms:** Ticking or chuffing from the engine bay on cold start that quiets down as the engine warms and the metal expands. Sometimes a faint exhaust smell. Caused by a cracked manifold or failed manifold gasket.

**Fix:** Replace the leaking manifold (or just the gasket if you're lucky), roughly 4 hours of labor per side, which is most of the bill. It won't strand you, so many owners live with the cold-start tick for years; just know the fix costs real money when the noise starts bothering you or it fails inspection.

Sources: [RepairPal: Tundra ticking noise from failed exhaust manifold](https://repairpal.com/problem/toyota/tundra/ticking-noise-from-failed-exhaust-manifold-164), [RepairPal: Tundra exhaust manifold replacement cost](https://repairpal.com/estimator/toyota/tundra/exhaust-manifold-replacement-cost)

### Low-pressure fuel pump failure: Denso recall (2018–2019)

$0–$900

fuel safety 2018–2019

**Symptoms:** Rough running, warning lights, and potential engine stall without restart, including at highway speed. Part of the massive Denso fuel pump recall across Toyota's lineup.

**Fix:** NHTSA recall 20V-012: Toyota dealers replace the in-tank low-pressure fuel pump free, no time limit. Recalls don't expire. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying and get it done if open. The cost range above is only for a pump failing outside the recall's VIN scope.

Sources: [NHTSA recall 20V-012: 2018 Toyota Tundra fuel pump](https://auto-recalls.justia.com/toyota/tundra/2018/20v012000/), [NHTSA: Toyota 20V-012 defect notice (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2020/RCMN-20V012-7781.pdf)

Day to day, a Tundra is cheap to own for a full-size truck: the drivetrain is under-stressed, parts are plentiful, and there's no turbo, no direct-injection carbon problem, and no CVT. Budget for gas. The 5.7 is thirsty (13–17 mpg real-world). Add brakes and tires, which big heavy trucks eat. The money risks are the specific items above: an air-injection bill on a 2007–2013 truck, a cam tower reseal you can usually defer, and one water pump somewhere past 100k. Skip trucks with frame rot entirely; everything else is negotiable.

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Ownership Costs
5-Year Maintenance Schedule & Cost to Own

Every scheduled service by mileage, fluid capacities, independent shop ranges, and parts cross-references.

[Open 5-Year Ledger ->](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra-2007-2021/cost-to-maintain/)

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DIY repairs

## How to fix common Toyota Tundra problems (DIY)

### Front brake pad replacement

moderate 1.5–2.5 hrs saves ~$200–$400

**Tools:** Floor jack + jack stands, Lug wrench / 21mm socket, Hammer and punch (pad retaining pins), Large C-clamp or pad spreader, Brake cleaner and anti-squeal grease

- Loosen the lugs, jack the front end, set it on stands, and pull the wheels.
- On the big 4-piston front calipers, remove the anti-rattle clip and drive out the two pad retaining pins. No need to unbolt the caliper.
- Slide the old pads out, then press the pistons back with a spreader or C-clamp against an old pad (crack the reservoir cap first and watch the fluid level).
- Grease the pad backing plates and shims, slide the new pads in, and reinstall the pins and clip.
- Refit the wheels, torque the lugs, and pump the pedal firm before moving. Bed the pads with a series of moderate stops.

Parts

- [Front brake pads (Toyota 04465-0C020 for trucks built 11/2006 to 08/2017, 04465-02440 from 08/2017)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3Dtoyota%2Btundra%2Bfront%2Bbrake%2Bpads%2B04465-0C020) · Amazon $40–$90

### Engine & cabin air filter change

easy 15–20 min saves ~$50–$100

**Tools:** None (hand tools optional for airbox clips)

- Unclip the airbox lid on the driver's side of the engine bay, lift it, and swap in the new panel filter.
- Open the glovebox, squeeze the sides to drop it past its stops, and pull the cabin filter cover.
- Slide the old cabin filter out, insert the new one with the airflow arrow pointing down, and reassemble.

Parts

- [Engine air filter (Tundra V8: 17801-0S010; 2014-2021 V8 with the HC filter: 17801-0P100)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3Dtoyota%2B17801-0S010%2Bair%2Bfilter) · Amazon $12–$25
- [Cabin air filter (2007–2021 Tundra)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3D2007-2021%2Btoyota%2Btundra%2Bcabin%2Bair%2Bfilter) · Amazon $10–$18

### Serpentine belt replacement (5.7L)

easy 30–45 min saves ~$100–$200

**Tools:** Breaker bar or serpentine belt tool (19mm), Belt routing diagram (photograph the old belt first)

- Photograph the belt routing or find the diagram. The 5.7 uses one long belt around everything.
- Put the breaker bar on the tensioner pulley bolt and rotate the tensioner to release belt tension.
- Slip the belt off, check the tensioner and idler pulleys for play or roughness while you're in there.
- Route the new belt per the diagram, rotate the tensioner again, and seat the belt on the last pulley.
- Double-check the belt is centered in every pulley groove, then start the engine and watch it run for a minute.

Parts

- [Serpentine belt (Tundra 5.7)](https://carcasefile.com/go?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fk%3Dtoyota%2Btundra%2B5.7%2Bserpentine%2Bbelt) · Amazon $25–$50

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## The short version

The 2007–2021 Tundra is the truck that built Toyota’s modern full-size reputation, and the core of it, the 5.7-liter 3UR-FE V8 and its 6-speed automatic, is about as durable as gasoline drivetrains get. These trucks pass 300,000 miles often enough that nobody’s surprised anymore.

The money problems are all around the edges of that drivetrain. The **secondary air injection system** on 2007–2013 trucks corrodes and fails, throws the truck into reduced power, and costs $1,500–$4,000 to fix properly, and Toyota’s 10-year/150,000-mile goodwill coverage has expired on every affected truck. The 5.7 also likes to seep oil from its **cam towers** (a labor-heavy reseal, never recalled) and coolant from the **water pump weep hole**. And **2007–2008 frames** can rot in salt states; the class-action replacement program is done.

## What that means when you’re shopping

Shop the years, not the badge. **2019–2021** trucks have the fully sorted drivetrain, the fewest complaints on record, and none of the early-year baggage. They cost more because they’re worth more. **2013–2018** is the value zone: past the worst air-injection years, still plenty of truck left.

On **2007–2013** trucks, plug in a scanner before you drive it. Air-injection codes (P0412, P2440–P2445) are a four-figure negotiation item, not a mystery. On **2007–2008** trucks, the frame is the whole conversation: crawl under with a screwdriver and probe the rails and crossmembers. Surface scale is normal truck aging; perforation means you walk or you’re buying a frame.

One historical footnote: a batch of very early 2007 5.7s broke camshafts due to a supplier casting defect. Toyota replaced those engines outright. Nearly two decades later, it’s not something you’ll encounter, but it’s part of why 2007 tops the complaint charts.

## The stuff that’s just truck ownership

Fast brake wear, thirsty V8, cold-start exhaust-manifold tick that fades as it warms. Annoying, known, and priced into these trucks. On 2018–2019 models, confirm the Denso fuel pump recall (20V-012) is closed; it’s free at any Toyota dealer, forever.

**How this file is built:** failure modes and cost ranges are compiled from NHTSA complaint and recall data, Toyota’s own customer support program bulletins, CarComplaints data, and owner-forum reporting, then sanity-checked against shop-floor experience. Cost figures are independent-shop estimates and vary by region. Spot something off? [Tell us](https://carcasefile.com/disclaimer/).

Myths, checked

## Viral car myths, checked against this car

Mostly False

### [Does a "$3 liquid" really kill car rust permanently? The phosphoric-acid reality.](https://carcasefile.com/claims/3-dollar-rust-killer-permanent/)

The $3 liquid is almost certainly phosphoric acid (sold as Ospho or Naval Jelly). It converts surface rust to iron phosphate. It does not kill rust 'permanently,' does not restore perforated steel, and was never buried by anyone. It has been on hardware store shelves continuously since the 1940s.

Misleading

### [Is the "$2 liquid that stops any leak" really banned in 11 states?](https://carcasefile.com/claims/2-dollar-stop-leak-banned-11-states/)

Automotive stop-leak products are not banned in any US state. The products are real (Bar's Leaks, BlueDevil), they work in specific narrow situations, and they can permanently damage your cooling or oiling system if applied to the wrong leak.

Appendix

## Frequently asked questions

### Which Toyota Tundra years should I avoid?

2007 (first-year teething, including early-production camshaft failures Toyota fixed with new engines under warranty) and 2012, which CarComplaints rates the worst Tundra year on the strength of air-injection failures at lower mileage. Also treat any 2007–2008 truck from a salt state as suspect until you've inspected the frame. The free-replacement program has expired. The 2019–2021 trucks have the fewest complaints of the entire generation.

### How many miles will a 5.7 Tundra last?

The 3UR-FE 5.7L is genuinely a 300,000-mile engine with routine oil changes. Million-mile examples exist, and the internals almost never fail. What you'll actually replace along the way: a water pump, possibly an air injection pump on 2007–2013 trucks, brakes, and suspension wear items. The engine is usually the last thing to go.

### Is the secondary air injection repair still covered by Toyota?

No. Toyota extended coverage to 10 years/150,000 miles via customer support programs (ZTQ for 2007–2010, ZG6 for 2011), but every eligible truck has aged out. Today it's an out-of-pocket repair that commonly runs $1,500–$4,000. That is exactly why you scan for codes P0412/P2440–P2445 before buying.

### Do I have to fix a cam tower oil leak?

Not immediately, in most cases. It's typically a slow seep that never strands anyone. Many owners just check the oil and drive. The reseal is quoted at $2,000–$5,000 because of labor, so if a truck you're buying has it, negotiate accordingly rather than walking away. Fix it if the leak reaches the exhaust (fire/smell risk) or the drip rate becomes real oil consumption.

### Is Tundra frame rust as bad as the older trucks?

Less widespread than the 2000–2003 recall-level problem, but real: 2007–2008 trucks got a class-action warranty enhancement (ZH7) with free frame replacement for 12 years, now expired. Trucks that lived outside the rust belt are usually fine. Wherever it's from, put it on a lift and probe the frame before money changes hands.

Cross-reference

## Every Toyota Tundra generation

The full case file run, beyond the generation before and after this one.

- [Toyota Tundra 2000–2006 7/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra-2000-2006/)
- [Toyota Tundra 2022–present 6/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-tundra-2022-2026/)

## Cross-shopped rivals

Files on what buyers weigh against the Toyota Tundra of this era.

- [Ford F-150 2009–2014 6/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/ford-f-150-2009-2014/)
- [Ram 1500 2013–2018 5/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/ram-1500-2013-2018/)
- [Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014–2018 6/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/chevrolet-silverado-1500-2014-2018/)

## More Toyota case files

- [Toyota 4Runner 2010–2024 9/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-4runner-2010-2024/)
- [Toyota Sienna 2011–2020 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-sienna-2011-2020/)
- [Toyota Tacoma 2005–2015 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-tacoma-2005-2015/)
- [Toyota Camry 2012–2017 8/10](https://carcasefile.com/vehicles/toyota-camry-2012-2017/)

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