The 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab is the best Tundra model year, followed by the 2023 and 2024. The 2022 tows 11,200 pounds, earns 19 combined mpg and started at $46,050. The best of the older V8 years is the 2009, at 10,300 pounds and 14 combined mpg.
The first Tundra Double Cab, with the highest KBB.com rating and the lowest price of the ten
Pick by what you want
Best overall
2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)
Best V8 year for towing
2009 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
Refreshed 2014 Tundra
2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
Lowest-priced second generation
2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
Highest KBB.com rating
2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK30)
The ranking
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2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)
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Answrs VerdictThe Tundra year to buy.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 11,200 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $46,050 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 19 combined mpg (17 city / 22 highway), twin-turbo V6KBB.com consumer rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 68 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2022 Tundra, including 22V285000 (software)
The 2022 SR5 Double Cab tows 11,200 pounds and rates 19 combined mpg with the twin-turbo V6, the most towing and best economy of the ten. It started at $46,050. KBB.com owners rate the redesigned Tundra 3.4 out of 5 from 68 reviews. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2022 Tundra, including 22V285000 for software.
Go ifThe most towing and the best fuel economy of the ten, at the lowest price of the three redesigned years
Skip ifYou want the lower sticker price of a second-generation V8 year
Why #1 over #2: It matches the 2023 and 2024 at 11,200 pounds and 19 mpg with a lower original MSRP, $46,050 versus $49,265 and $50,350.
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2023 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)
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Answrs VerdictThe runner-up.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 11,200 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $49,265 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 19 combined mpg (17 city / 22 highway), twin-turbo V6KBB.com consumer rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 68 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2023 Tundra, including 23V566000 (fuel hoses and lines)
The 2023 SR5 Double Cab tows 11,200 pounds and rates 19 combined mpg. It started at $49,265, and KBB.com owners rate it 3.4 out of 5 from 68 reviews. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2023 Tundra, including 23V566000 for fuel hoses and lines.
Go ifThe same 11,200-pound tow rating and 19 mpg as the 2022, one model year newer
Skip ifYou want the lower 2022 sticker price
Why #2 over #3: It matches the 2024 at 11,200 pounds and 19 mpg with a lower original MSRP, $49,265 versus $50,350.
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2024 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)
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Answrs VerdictThe newest of the ten.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 11,200 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $50,350 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 19 combined mpg (17 city / 22 highway), twin-turbo V6KBB.com consumer rating: 3.4 out of 5 from 68 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2024 Tundra, including 24V767000 (tire sidewall)
The 2024 SR5 Double Cab tows 11,200 pounds and rates 19 combined mpg. It started at $50,350, and KBB.com owners rate it 3.4 out of 5 from 68 reviews. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2024 Tundra, including 24V767000 for the tire sidewall.
Go ifThe newest Tundra of the ten
Skip ifYou want the lower 2022 or 2023 sticker price
Why #3 over #4: It tows 11,200 pounds and gets 19 combined mpg, versus 10,300 pounds and 14 mpg for the 2009 SR5 Double Cab.
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2009 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
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Answrs VerdictThe V8 for towing.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 10,300 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $34,277 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 14 combined mpg (13 city / 17 highway), 5.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2009 Tundra, including 21V920000 (power steering)
The 2009 SR5 Double Cab tows 10,300 pounds with the 5.7-liter V8 and rates 14 combined mpg. It started at $34,277, and KBB.com owners rate the second-generation Tundra 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 reviews. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2009 Tundra, including 21V920000 for power steering.
Go ifThe best tow rating of the V8 years, at a price far under the redesigned Tundra
Skip ifYou want the 19 combined mpg of the 2022 to 2024 years
Why #4 over #5: It tows 10,300 pounds versus 9,900 pounds for the 2014 to 2021 SR5 Double Cab.
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2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
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Answrs VerdictThe 2014 refresh.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 9,900 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $36,664 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 15 combined mpg (13 city / 17 highway), 5.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2014 Tundra, including 14V556000 (side air bags)
The 2014 SR5 Double Cab tows 9,900 pounds and rates 15 combined mpg with the 5.7-liter V8. It started at $36,664, and KBB.com owners rate it 4.6 out of 5. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2014 Tundra, including 14V556000 for side air bags.
Go ifThe refreshed 2014 Tundra, with 15 combined mpg at the lowest price of the 9,900-pound years
Skip ifYou want the 10,300-pound tow rating of the 2009
Why #5 over #6: It matches the 2017 at 9,900 pounds and 15 mpg with a lower original MSRP, $36,664 versus $38,714.
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2017 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
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Answrs VerdictThe 2017 Tundra.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 9,900 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $38,714 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 15 combined mpg (13 city / 17 highway), 5.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2017 Tundra, including 17V051000 (bumpers)
The 2017 SR5 Double Cab tows 9,900 pounds and rates 15 combined mpg with the 5.7-liter V8. It started at $38,714, and KBB.com owners rate it 4.6 out of 5. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2017 Tundra, including 17V051000 for bumpers.
Go ifA 9,900-pound, 15 mpg V8 Tundra
Skip ifYou want the lower 2014 sticker price
Why #6 over #7: It gets 15 combined mpg versus 14 for the 2021 and 2019 SR5 Double Cab.
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2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
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Answrs VerdictThe last of the V8s.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 9,900 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $40,460 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 14 combined mpg (13 city / 17 highway), 5.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2021 Tundra, including 21V688000 (headlights)
The 2021 SR5 Double Cab tows 9,900 pounds and rates 14 combined mpg with the 5.7-liter V8. It started at $40,460, and KBB.com owners rate it 4.6 out of 5. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2021 Tundra, including 21V688000 for headlights.
Go ifThe last second-generation Tundra, 9,900 pounds of towing
Skip ifYou want 15 combined mpg (2014 or 2017)
Why #7 over #8: It matches the 2019 at 9,900 pounds and 14 mpg with a lower original MSRP, $40,460 versus $43,050.
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2019 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
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Answrs VerdictThe 2019 Tundra.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 9,900 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $43,050 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 14 combined mpg (13 city / 17 highway), 5.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2019 Tundra, including 21V688000 (headlights)
The 2019 SR5 Double Cab tows 9,900 pounds and rates 14 combined mpg with the 5.7-liter V8. It started at $43,050, and KBB.com owners rate it 4.6 out of 5. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2019 Tundra, including 21V688000 for headlights.
Go ifA 9,900-pound V8 Tundra
Skip ifYou want the lower 2021 sticker price
Why #8 over #9: It tows 9,900 pounds versus 8,100 pounds for the 2007 SR5 Double Cab.
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2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)
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Answrs VerdictThe 2007 launch year.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 8,100 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $27,495 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 15 combined mpg (13 city / 17 highway), 5.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 1,086 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2007 Tundra, including 08V080000 (wheel nuts)
The 2007 SR5 Double Cab tows 8,100 pounds and rates 15 combined mpg with the 5.7-liter V8. It started at $27,495, and KBB.com owners rate it 4.6 out of 5. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2007 Tundra, including 08V080000 for wheel nuts.
Go ifThe first second-generation Tundra, at the second-lowest sticker price of the ten
Skip ifYou want the 10,300-pound tow rating of the 2009
Why #9 over #10: It tows 8,100 pounds versus 6,800 pounds for the 2004 SR5 Double Cab.
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2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK30)
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Answrs VerdictThe first Double Cab.
Maximum towing (KBB.com): 6,800 pounds (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Original MSRP: $26,185 MSRP (SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft)Fuel economy (KBB.com specs): 14 combined mpg (13 city / 16 highway), 4.7-liter V8KBB.com consumer rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 1,317 consumer reviewsNHTSA recall record: Yes: NHTSA lists recalls for the 2004 Tundra, including 19V741000 (air bag inflator)
The 2004 SR5 Double Cab tows 6,800 pounds and rates 14 combined mpg with the 4.7-liter V8. It started at $26,185, the lowest of the ten, and KBB.com owners rate the first-generation Tundra 4.8 out of 5 from 1,317 reviews, the highest. NHTSA lists recalls for the 2004 Tundra, including 19V741000 for the air bag inflator.
Go ifThe first Tundra Double Cab, with the highest KBB.com rating and the lowest price of the ten
Skip ifYou want to tow more than 6,800 pounds
How we ranked these
We ranked ten Toyota Tundra model years like for like on the SR5 Double Cab 6 1/2 ft, one pick per year: KBB.com maximum towing capacity, then EPA combined mpg, then the KBB.com consumer rating, then original MSRP. The engine changed along the way: KBB.com lists the 4.7-liter V8 for the 2004, the 5.7-liter V8 for 2007 to 2021 and the twin-turbo V6 for 2022 to 2024. KBB.com pools owner reviews by generation, so the rating is shared within a generation and the tow rating decides most of the order. NHTSA lists recalls for every year, so recalls did not separate the picks, and we did not rank on raw recall or complaint totals. Each pick is one model year, ten different years. The photos show the right generation for each year, not the exact trim: the 2004 first-generation Double Cab, the 2007 to 2021 second-generation Tundra and the redesigned 2022 to 2024. All ten are credited Wikimedia Commons photos. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best Toyota Tundra model year?
The 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab: 11,200 pounds of towing, 19 combined mpg and a $46,050 original MSRP, the lowest of the three redesigned years.
How much can a Toyota Tundra tow?
KBB.com lists the SR5 Double Cab at 11,200 pounds for 2022 to 2024, 10,300 pounds for 2009, 9,900 pounds for 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2021, 8,100 pounds for 2007 and 6,800 pounds for 2004.
How much did a new Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab cost?
The 2004 SR5 Double Cab started at $26,185, the lowest of the ten years; the 2024 started at $50,350, the highest.
What is the fuel economy of the Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab?
KBB.com lists 19 combined mpg for the 2022 to 2024 twin-turbo V6, 15 combined mpg for the 2007, 2014 and 2017 V8, and 14 combined mpg for the 2004, 2009, 2019 and 2021 V8.
SR5 Double Cab maximum towing (KBB.com) at a glance
2004 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK30)6,800 pounds
2007 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)8,100 pounds
2014 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)9,900 pounds
2017 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)9,900 pounds
2021 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)9,900 pounds
2019 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)9,900 pounds
2009 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK50)10,300 pounds
2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)11,200 pounds
2023 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)11,200 pounds
2024 Toyota Tundra Double Cab (XK70)11,200 pounds
SR5 Double Cab maximum towing (KBB.com), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
