2012 Toyota Tundra body problems

Filed Jul 18, 2022 · Body · TX

The truck has paint peeling from it. There is currently a recall out for other models of Toyota with the same paint type as mine. Toyota says that the Tundra is not affected by this recall. I took the truck to Toyota they took down a report and told me to call the cooperate office to report it as well.

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Body, Suspension · NC

have noticed rust holes on frame-frame rust is flaking-falling off--rust on brake system and wheel rims

Filed Dec 10, 2018 · Body · MT

The bottom corners of both doors come to a very sharp point. Both of us have sustained nasty cuts on our shins when getting in and out of the truck several times. There should be a different design to remove the sharp points you can't avoid it at least put durable protection over the sharp edge.

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Body · IL

My 2012 tundra crew cab has severe rust at the rear axle mounting plates of the bed. The rust is corroding from the underside through the bed. Toyota indicates my VIN is not part of the recall series despite the bed rust being in the exact location of a prior recall.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Body · 65,000 miles · CO

Rust is bubbling under paint on truck bed near rear t51 bed bolts where the spot welds are located. Rust appears to be coming out from underneath seam sealing in area as well. No rust is visable underneath of vehicle. A tsb on this issue was sent out for 2007-2011 model tundras this vehicle is a 2012 with same issue.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Body · 47,000 miles · IL

Premature bed rust around mounting bolts. Very similar to recall and class action lawsuit for the 2011 model year.

Filed Jun 26, 2018 · Body · 45,200 miles · WI

Rust occurring in bed of truck behind each rear wheel

Filed Feb 24, 2018 · Body · FL

I went in to carmax to trade in my truck, and when it was appraised they found rust on the undercarriage significant enough to to lower the value of a trade in price. In fact, carmax would have to take it to 'auction.' my truck was appraised at $19,000. Kbb estimates it between - $21,300 to $23,400.

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Body, Steering · 37,000 miles · NJ · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking and corroded. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for the failure and the technician crashed the vehicle. The details of the crash were unknown. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The failure mileage was 37,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Body · 40,000 miles · TX · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota tundra. The contact was involved in a crash and the vehicle veered off the road into the water. The specifics of the crash were not available. The vehicle alarmed activated and the doors failed to open. The contact stated that water entered the vehicle and, when the alarm deactivated, he was able to open the doors and exit. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.