More recall homework
2025 Ford F-150has more recalls listed.
Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.
has more recalls listed.
has more complaint records.
Open investigation counts are similar.
may cost less to fuel.
Short answer: F-150 needs more recall homework, Tundra has more complaint activity, F-150 has more severity reports and Tundra has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.
Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.
| Record | 2025 Toyota Tundra | 2025 Ford F-150 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total recalls | 4 | 12 | F-150 has 8 more recalls |
| Total complaints | 113 | 90 | Tundra has 23 more complaints |
| Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports | 5 / 0 / 3 / 0 | 6 / 2 / 2 / 0 | F-150 has 2 more severity reports |
| Defect investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Open investigations | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Manufacturer communications | 49 | 144 | F-150 has 95 more communications |
| Recall completion reports | 6 | 37 | F-150 has 31 more reports |
| Warranty programs | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Service campaigns | 1 | 0 | Tundra has 1 more service campaigns |
| Software notices | 0 | 24 | F-150 has 24 more software notices |
| Canadian recall records | 0 | 0 | Similar |
| Latest recall | Mar 24, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Tundra has newer activity |
| Latest complaint | May 20, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | F-150 has newer activity |
| Top complaint categories Top 3 |
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| Different |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | Gasoline | Same |
| Efficiency | 20 combined MPG | 19 combined MPG | Different |
| Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year | $3,000 | $3,150 | Tundra about $150 less |
| Safety-rating records | 4 | 8 | Different availability |