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Toyota Tundra · 2nd gen (2007–2021)

2012 Toyota Tundra

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What changed

  • Simpler option packages, a new Chrome Appearance package and a standard rearview camera on the Limited.1

What it came with

  • 4.0L V62,3,4

    236 hp, 270 hp from 2011 · 2007–2014

  • 4.6L V85,6

    310 hp · 2010–2019

  • 5.7L V82,6

    381 hp

Transmissions
5-speed automatic (2007–2014)2,3, 6-speed automatic2,6
Drivetrains
2WD2,3, 4WD2,3
Trims
DX, Tundra Grade or SR2,5,3, SR52,6, Limited2,6, Platinum (2010–2021)5,3,4
Packages
TRD Rock Warrior4, Work Truck Package5, TRD supercharger4, TRD Off-Road Package2,7, TRD Sport8,9,10

Colors

  • Super White 2007–2021 11,7,12
  • Black 11,7
  • Silver Sky Metallic 11,7
  • Radiant Red 11,7
  • Pyrite Mica 11
  • Nautical Blue Metallic 11
  • Blue Streak Metallic 11
  • Slate Metallic 11
  • Desert Sand Mica 11
  • Timberland Mica 11
  • Salsa Red Pearl 11
  • Magnetic Gray Metallic 7,12
  • Barcelona Red Metallic 7,13,10
  • Attitude Black Metallic 7,14
  • Sunset Bronze Mica 7
  • Blue Ribbon Metallic 7
  • Blazing Blue Pearl 8,10
  • Midnight Black Metallic 15,12
  • Inferno 14 Rare
  • Quicksand 16 Rare
  • Cement 13,12 Rare
  • Voodoo Blue 15 Rare
  • Army Green 17,12 Rare

Interiors

  • Bench seat Cloth, 40/20/40, DX, Tundra Grade or SR 2
  • Work Truck Vinyl 18
  • Black, Graphite or Beige Cloth 11
  • Graphite or Beige Leather 11,2
  • Contrasting fabric Fabric, SR5 7
  • Black, Sand Beige or Graphite Leather-trimmed, Limited 7,13,9
  • Diamond-pleated Perforated premium leather, Platinum 7
  • Saddle brown Premium leather-trimmed, with ultra-suede accents, 1794 Edition 7,13,10
  • Black with red stitching and TRD Pro logos Leather-trimmed, TRD Pro 13,15

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Buy

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

  • Failed secondary air injection pump 2007–2013 One source so far

    What to check: Look for a check-engine light or limp mode, and ask whether the air injection pump or valves were replaced.

    Sources 19

Rare catches

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

  • Rare Inferno Color

    TRD Pro only, new for 201514

  • Rare Quicksand Color

    TRD Pro only, replacing Inferno for 201616

  • Rare Cement Color

    A TRD Pro colour new for 2017, and on the 2021 Trail13,12

  • Rare Voodoo Blue Color

    A TRD Pro exclusive15

  • Rare Army Green Color

    A TRD Pro exclusive for 2020, and on the 2021 Trail17,12

Recalls

  • 21V920000 2007–2021

    The power steering gear may have been built wrongly and leak, losing assist. The gear is checked and replaced as needed.20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

  • Sought after: The 5.7L V8 All years One source so far

    In one BITOG thread, one member says the 5.7L is the engine to get, and two owners of 2011 trucks with it say they have had no issues.36

  • Avoid: 2012 and 2013 2012–2013 Less sought after One source so far

    FLEX Automotive says to avoid these years, for air injection pump failures and a hesitant shift from second to third gear.19

Before you pay

Open the buyer's checklist

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.

Sources

  1. Edmunds 2012 review
  2. Edmunds 2007 review
  3. Edmunds 2014 review
  4. Wikipedia (Tundra)
  5. Edmunds 2010 review
  6. Edmunds 2020 review
  7. Toyota Newsroom (2014 Tundra)
  8. Toyota Newsroom (TRD Sport)
  9. Toyota Newsroom (2018 Tundra)
  10. Toyota Newsroom (2019 Tundra)
  11. Edmunds 2007 Tundra SR5 specs
  12. Toyota Newsroom (2021 Tundra)
  13. Toyota Newsroom (2017 Tundra)
  14. Toyota Newsroom (2015 TRD Pro)
  15. Toyota Newsroom (2019 TRD Pro)
  16. AutoGuide (2016 TRD Pro)
  17. Toyota Newsroom (2019 Chicago show)
  18. Toyota Newsroom (2010 prices)
  19. FLEX Automotive (Tundra years)
  20. NHTSA recall 21V920000
  21. NHTSA recalls (2007 Tundra)
  22. NHTSA recalls (2008 Tundra)
  23. NHTSA recalls (2009 Tundra)
  24. NHTSA recalls (2010 Tundra)
  25. NHTSA recalls (2011 Tundra)
  26. NHTSA recalls (2012 Tundra)
  27. NHTSA recalls (2013 Tundra)
  28. NHTSA recalls (2014 Tundra)
  29. NHTSA recalls (2015 Tundra)
  30. NHTSA recalls (2016 Tundra)
  31. NHTSA recalls (2017 Tundra)
  32. NHTSA recalls (2018 Tundra)
  33. NHTSA recalls (2019 Tundra)
  34. NHTSA recalls (2020 Tundra)
  35. NHTSA recalls (2021 Tundra)
  36. BITOG (Tundra owners advice)