Recall 11V588 affects 502 2011 Toyota Tundra trucks for inaccurate load-carrying labels. Corrected labels are free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 502 2011 Tundra trucks because the load carrying capacity label is inaccurate. The wrong label can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, which can cause tire failure and raise crash risk; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The load carrying capacity label on a 2011 Toyota Tundra tells the owner how much weight the truck is rated to carry. That information matters when loading passengers, tools, cargo, or trailer-related equipment. The label is part of the tire and rim information system required under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
On affected Toyota Tundra trucks, the problem is the printed label, not a broken mechanical part. The label lists an inaccurate load carrying capacity. If an owner relies on that number, the truck can be loaded using bad information instead of the correct rating for the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure because the defect is the label itself. The truck does not alert you that the printed capacity information is inaccurate, so the VIN and recall repair path decide whether your truck needs correction.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Toyota Tundra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 502 |
Not every 2011 Toyota Tundra pickup is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inaccurate label can cause an owner to load the Tundra beyond its correct capacity. That extra weight can cause tire failure and raise the risk of a crash. Keep cargo and passengers within the corrected label limits once installed. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Review Toyota's owner notice for the corrected load-carrying-capacity label instructions.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to ask for the corrected label and free installation.
- Reference recall number 11V588 when you call Toyota or the dealer.
- Avoid loading the truck above the corrected capacity label once it is installed.
What happens at the repair
Toyota's stated remedy is a corrected load carrying capacity label for the affected Tundra. Once the dealer remedy is available, a Toyota technician installs the corrected label on the vehicle, or the owner receives the label at no charge and applies it as directed. The label and dealer installation are free under the recall. This repair does not involve replacing a mechanical part. It corrects the capacity information shown on the vehicle so the owner has the right load limit before carrying cargo or towing.
Timeline
| December 14, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V588?
Recall 11V588 covers 502 2011 Toyota Tundra trucks with an inaccurate load-carrying-capacity label. The wrong label can lead an owner to overload the truck, which can cause tire failure and increase crash risk. Toyota provides a corrected label for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 11V588. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the corrected load-carrying-capacity label. The dealer can install the label for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Toyota provides the corrected load-carrying-capacity label free of charge, and a franchised Toyota dealer can install it for free.
What is the safety risk for this Toyota Tundra recall?
The risk is vehicle overloading. If the load-carrying-capacity label is wrong, an owner can put too much weight in the truck. Overloading can cause tire failure and increase crash risk, so confirm the VIN and get the corrected label installed.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific 2011 Toyota Tundra is included, then reference recall 11V588 when you call a franchised Toyota dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V588000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-444-1074 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V588 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V588000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →