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Toyota Tundra abs comes on

65 of the 6,967 owner complaints about the Toyota Tundra describe aBS light or ABS activating, most of them for the 2008 model year.

owner complaints
65
worst model year
2008
typical repair cost reported
$2,700
typical mileage
55,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

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What owners say

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Brakes · NJ

Toyota requires the ABS system to be recalibrated. The only way is by going to a Toyota dealership and having the technicians use the fancy expensive diagnostic tools and computer software. I got my brakes changed by a reputable shop. However, I did not know whether they knew this or not. Now my front passenger pad is always rubbing on the rotor. These issues may cause high fuel consumption, strain on the transmission and driveline components, and even the possibility of fire. It would be really helpful if Toyota built vehicles that can easily be maintained as well as less complicated systems requiring owners to pay dealership prices for maintenance that should allow the owner to address it or any mechanic shops.

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Body, Suspension · PA

The frame on my 2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 has severe corrosion and multiple areas of rust perforation despite being treated under Toyota’s Limited Service Campaign D0D in 2015. During that campaign, the dealer removed the bed, documented active rust on the frame, cleaned it, and applied Corrosion-Resistant Compound (CRC) to key areas as the preventative remedy. As documented in multiple repairs the corrosion was already advancing at the time the CRC was applied, the steering shaft boot was replaced the same day as the compound was put on at 93,822 miles, several other critical safety failure shortly after; the brake pivots seized at 94900, Rotors rust pitted at 99537, bumper had perforations at 109407, 1 brake line from master cylinder and 1 brake line from ABS actuator leaking near the junction block on L/S of the frame at 113422, 52 days later the shift cable was broken at 114904. The current perforation and delamination indicate that the D0D remedy failed to prevent structural degradation as intended. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle’s structural integrity is severely compromised, creating a risk of frame failure while driving. This puts my safety and the safety of others at risk due to potential loss of control or component separation. The problem has not yet been inspected by the dealer in its current condition but has been escalated to Toyota Corporate. I have attached the communications with them. The truck has been fully serviced through Toyota since new, with the last documented service in January 2021. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages prior to the failure. Visible rust first appeared prior to the D0D treatment and has now progressed to full perforation. The vehicle is currently unsafe to drive.

Filed Jul 23, 2025 · Brakes · TX

Soft pedal when braking goes nearly to floor before engaging. Repairs attempted flushing brakes, new brake fluid and new master cylinder at dealer still not fixed. Toyota wants to replace ABS actuator but cannot guarantee it will fix the problem. Many instances of this on Toyota and no solutions. Toyota is ignoring the problem.

Filed Aug 25, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · GA

PCS ABS 4LO 4HI Brake ABS BSM Traction Control RCTA Warning Triangle christmas tree started. Along with the Precollision System Malfunction, Drive Start Control Malfunction, Blind Spot Monitor Malfuntion, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Trailer Brake Error massages

Filed Mar 21, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NY

While driving, multiple warning lights come on and multiple warnings scroll on the dash. Transmission shifting becomes irregular, hard, slipping, pre-collision alert fails, adaptive cruise control fails, ABS system deactivates. I know of this occurring on multiple other Toyota vehicles as well. This has happened three times and only resolves when battery is disconnected. Weeks or months goes by and it recurs.

Filed Oct 17, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · NM · crash

I was turning down a residential street and when I was getting up to speed. About 30 miles per hour. My truck jumped up a couple times like I hit a pit hole. I got out to inspect and see what I hit but the street was freshly paved 2 years before it was smooth as butter. I look at the truck and find out my passenger tire had fallen off. Upon further inspection I see my ball joints failed and try tire came off. It snapped the cv axle in half ripped and the brake line and abs module off and broke the frame bracket for the rack and pinon. As a result my insurance totaled my vehicle out.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Brakes · 124,360 miles · WI

Re 2008 tundra, the brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor and feels "squishy" . Wilde toyota in westallis,wisconsin inspected my vehicle and purportedly installed all new brake fluid and said they did a scanning tool computerized bleed of the whole brake system including the ABS pump system bleed. They cahrged me aprox $113.00 for that service and the issue is unresolved...the brake pedal still easily goes to the floor when the vehicle is running. Wilde toyota states that this is a normal condition for this 2008 tundra as they say that they have other 2008 tundra's that do the same. They state their is no fixing of the issue and that they allege my brake pedal travel is within specifications guidelines set by the nhts.. I've searched the internet and have found other toyota owners whom has the similar issue with their brakes. When the truck is not running, the brake pedal is hard and doesn't go to the floor and that it what wilde toyota says is within specifications. But that information or specification isn't relevant when it come to safety, as what is important, is how the brakes work and operate and feel when driving the vehicle. Please look into this matter and consider modifying your specifications and requirments etc of this issue to have the specifications include the distance the brake pedal can travel when driving the vehicle. Thank you in advance for this service you offer. I have a video of me using my weaker left hand to depress the brake pedal when the truck is running,, but it appears mpg4 videos are not allowed to be uploaded with this complaint, therefore I took two screen shots of the video which I am send. One picture shows the top of the brake pedal is resting at approx 4" off the floor, and the second picture shows the top of the brake pedal is 1/2" off the floor when depressed by my left hand and the engine running.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking transmission fluid. The contact stated that the ABS warning light and stability control warning light illuminated while exceeding 75 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tailshaft housing seal twice however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to north bakersfield toyota (19651 industry pkwy dr, bakersfield, ca 93308, (661) 615-1100) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the driveline needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v579000 (power train) due to the vehicle being a 2 wheel drive and not a 4 wheel drive vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2020 · Brakes · 800 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 toyota tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 6 MPH, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to toyota of dekalb (1890 sycamore rd, dekalb, il 60115 (815) 748-7300) to be diagnosed said it was the ABS acuator. The mechanic was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 800.*dt

Filed Mar 27, 2020 · Suspension · 199,386 miles · AZ

On 11-5-2019 I was driving my 2001 toyota tundra, down a city street at approximately 30 MPH when I heard a loud snapping, breaking noise and the right front of my truck collapsed and truck veered to the right. My first instinct was that I had a blowout. There was entrance to circle k approximately 40-50 feet away. Skidding along I was able to steer the truck into the driveway and off the street. When I got out to check I saw that the right front tire had collapsed under the vehicle had skidded on the tire and rim. The tire was still holding air but was scraped down to the cord. There were no potholes or any debris in the road. I had my vehicle towed to my mechanic, primarily japanese, and had it diagnosed. Ball joints were completely broken and also ruining ABS speed sensor and brake hose. See attached invoice. Mechanic also did a diagnosis on the entire front end. On 11-14-2019 per the advice of my mechanic I had them rebuild l ball joints and lower and upper control arm. See attached invoice. I still have not replaced the r control arms which they have advised I do asap. It was extremely fortunate that myself or no one else was seriously injured. *ln vehicle was towed.

Related recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicReported September 1, 2022 · 83,725 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.

Recall number 22V661000 · Recall details

Questions about the Toyota Tundra abs

Why does the abs come on in the Toyota Tundra?

Owners who report it most often also describe brake failure, ball joint or control arm failure and multiple warning lights, and the codes they mention most are C1336, C1232 and C1203.

Which Toyota Tundra years have aBS light or ABS activating problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2008 (17 complaints), 2007 (8 complaints) and 2000 (7 complaints).

How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the Toyota Tundra?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,700 (median of 8 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

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