2025 ToyotaTundra 4WD
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · 3.4 L 6-cyl turbo
Against the 289 hybrid cars
Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.
Safety ratings
From NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year (2025 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD).
Summary
The 2025 Toyota Tundra 4WD is a gasoline pickup with a 3.4 L 6-cylinder turbo engine, hybrid designation and part-time 4-Wheel Drive. Its EPA fuel economy is 19 MPG in the city, 22 MPG on the highway and 20 MPG combined. The listed annual fuel cost is USD 3,350, and tailpipe emissions are 439 g of CO2 per mile. It uses an automatic S10 transmission and is classified as a Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD. For safety context, the listed NHTSA overall rating is 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal and side crash ratings and 4 stars for rollover. The record also lists 5 NHTSA recalls and 134 complaints. The Tundra 4WD is the model name, with Tundra as its base model.
Who it is for
It suits pickup shoppers who want a four-wheel-drive configuration and can weigh fuel use alongside the listed safety ratings. The hybrid designation may also matter to buyers comparing powertrain types.
What is good
- 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5-star frontal and side crash ratings
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Hybrid designation
What to know first
- 20 MPG combined
- Annual fuel cost: USD 3,350
- 5 NHTSA recalls
- 134 NHTSA complaints
CarCody review
2025 Toyota Tundra 4WD: the full review
The Tundra 4WD pairs a hybrid-designated gasoline powertrain with part-time 4-Wheel Drive. Buyers can consider its listed safety ratings alongside its fuel cost, emissions and recall and complaint counts.
Overview
The 2025 Toyota Tundra 4WD is a gasoline pickup in the EPA’s Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class. It pairs a 3.4-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine with a hybrid system and part-time four-wheel drive. An automatic 10-speed transmission sends power through the drivetrain.
Its official EPA fuel economy is 19 mpg in city driving, 22 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg combined. EPA estimates annual fuel costs at $3,350, and lists tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions at 439 grams per mile. Those figures offer a straightforward basis for comparing fuel use with other vehicles, though actual costs will depend on driving and fuel prices.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists an overall safety rating of five stars, with five stars for frontal and side crash ratings and four stars for rollover resistance. The listing also records five recalls and 134 complaints; these counts are not safety ratings and do not describe the nature or status of individual issues.
Key features
- Powertrain: 3.4-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine with hybrid system.
- Drivetrain: Part-time four-wheel drive.
- Transmission: Automatic 10-speed.
- Vehicle type: Pickup.
Who it's for
The Tundra 4WD is relevant to shoppers seeking a four-wheel-drive pickup with a hybrid powertrain and published EPA fuel-economy figures. Its 20 mpg combined rating and $3,350 estimated annual fuel cost can help buyers compare anticipated fuel use, while the separate city and highway ratings show the difference between those driving conditions.
It may also suit buyers who want a model with NHTSA crash ratings available for review. The five-star overall score sits alongside a four-star rollover rating, so the individual results are worth considering rather than relying only on the overall figure.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Hybrid powertrain paired with part-time four-wheel drive.
- EPA fuel-economy figures include city, highway and combined ratings.
- NHTSA lists five-star frontal, side and overall ratings.
Cons
- The EPA’s annual fuel-cost estimate is $3,350.
- The rollover rating is four stars, below the listed frontal and side ratings.
- The listing records five recalls and 134 complaints, which buyers may want to investigate further.
Alternatives
For shoppers comparing Toyota models, browse Toyota cars. Those focused on hybrid fuel economy can also explore Hybrid cars. The listed Toyota alternatives are electric bZ models and a C-HR AWD, rather than direct pickup substitutes:
- 2027 Toyota bZ (energy capacity 191 Ah)
- 2027 Toyota bZ (energy capacity 200 Ah)
- 2027 Toyota bZ AWD
- 2027 Toyota bZ AWD LIMITED
- 2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED
- 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland AWD 235/60R18
- 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland AWD 235/65R18
- 2027 Toyota C-HR AWD 18inch
Verdict
The 2025 Toyota Tundra 4WD combines a turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine and hybrid system with part-time four-wheel drive. Its official EPA rating is 20 mpg combined, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350. NHTSA reports a five-star overall rating alongside a four-star rollover result. Buyers weighing this pickup should consider both its fuel-cost estimate and the separate safety ratings, as well as review the listed recall and complaint counts.
Details
- Model year
- 2025fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Efficiency
- Combined MPG
- 20fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- City MPG
- 19fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Highway MPG
- 22fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Running cost
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,350fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- CO₂ (tailpipe)
- 439 g/mifueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Car
- Body
- Pickupfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- EPA class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDfueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Drive
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drivefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
Powertrain
- Engine
- 3.4 L 6-cyl turbofueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S10)fueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
- Fuel
- Gasolinefueleconomy.gov · 3 Oct 2026
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Sources
- fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/48518.shtml· checked 3 Oct 2026
- api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatings/VehicleId/20275· checked 3 Oct 2026