2012 Toyota Tundra: Fuel/Propulsion System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints for the 2012 Toyota Tundra that list the fuel/propulsion system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11607293 (filed 08/08/2024): “Wife was driving truck and immediately went into limp mode on the highway. check engine light came on, no accelerating then died. had to get it towed. this is the 3rd incident with this issue.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11571836 (filed 02/14/2024): “The fuel pump failed on my tundra. several dashboard check engine lights suddenly lit up to warn me of the issue. while i was able to safely get it to a mechanic to repair the independent toyota certified mechanic i use shared they have seen a volume of these where the car stops immediately with t…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11560105 (filed 12/14/2023): “Ecm safety recall air injection pump failure…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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