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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5TFRM5F1XCX043247 · Checked Oct 1, 2026
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5TFRM5F1XCX•••••• 2012 Toyota TUNDRA

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Most reported Engine 2 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Nov 2019
On numerous occasions while driving, my 2012 toyota tundra suddenly lost acceleration power and experienced the engine failure known as "fail-safe" or "limp-home" mode. As evidenced by toyota t-sb-0160-11, warranty policy bulletins, and warranty enhancement programs, toyota is…
Engine Oct 2019
Ongoing manufacture defect / safety concern with 2012 toyota tundra 4.6. Code p2440, secondary air injection. Bank one open.---check engine / trac off lights / engine in "limp mode" * documented recurring incidents on 4-2-19 and again on 10-12-19 after costly out of pocket…
Fuel/propulsion System Nov 2015
I experienced an extreme power loss which made it very dangerous to drive. When bringing to the dealership they informed me that the secondary air intake system needed to be replaced at a cost of $4,000. Upon researching I found that this problem has occurred on similar vehicles…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5TFRM5F1XCX043247 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.