2012 Toyota Tundra Gas Tank Size and Capacity
Fuel tank capacity
26.4gal · 100 L
The 2012 Toyota Tundra has a fuel tank capacity of 26.4 gallons (100 liters) on every trim.
A full tank is good for roughly 449–528 highway miles or 343–422 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.
26.4 gal · Bigger than 87% of 2012 models we list.
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2012 Toyota Tundra fuel tank capacity by trim
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All 28 trims
MPG and range are city / highway.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | Tank | Fuel | MPG city / hwy | Range city / hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Limited 4dr CrewMax SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 14 / 18Range 370 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 18 | 370 / 475 mi |
| Limited 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Limited 4dr Double Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 14 / 18Range 370 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 18 | 370 / 475 mi |
| Limited FFV 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
| Limited FFV 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
| Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Tundra 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Tundra 2dr Regular Cab LB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 20Range 422 / 528 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 16 / 20 | 422 / 528 mi |
| Tundra 2dr Regular Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 14 / 18Range 370 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 18 | 370 / 475 mi |
| Tundra 2dr Regular Cab SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 20Range 422 / 528 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 16 / 20 | 422 / 528 mi |
| Tundra 2dr Regular Cab SB 4.6L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 15 / 20Range 396 / 528 mi | 4.6L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 15 / 20 | 396 / 528 mi |
| Tundra 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 4.6L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 14 / 19Range 370 / 502 mi | 4.6L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 19 | 370 / 502 mi |
| Tundra 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Tundra 4dr CrewMax SB 4.6L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 15 / 20Range 396 / 528 mi | 4.6L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 15 / 20 | 396 / 528 mi |
| Tundra 4dr CrewMax SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 14 / 18Range 370 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 18 | 370 / 475 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 4.6L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 14 / 19Range 370 / 502 mi | 4.6L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 19 | 370 / 502 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Regular MPG 13 / 17Range 343 / 449 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 13 / 17 | 343 / 449 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 14 / 18Range 370 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 18 | 370 / 475 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab SB 4.0L 6cyl 5A · RWD · Regular MPG 16 / 20Range 422 / 528 mi | 4.0L 6cyl 5A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 16 / 20 | 422 / 528 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab SB 4.6L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 15 / 20Range 396 / 528 mi | 4.6L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 15 / 20 | 396 / 528 mi |
| Tundra 4dr Double Cab SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · RWD · Regular MPG 14 / 18Range 370 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A | RWD | 26.4 gal100 L | Regular | 14 / 18 | 370 / 475 mi |
| Tundra FFV 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
| Tundra FFV 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
| Tundra FFV 4dr CrewMax 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
| Tundra FFV 4dr Double Cab 4WD LB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
| Tundra FFV 4dr Double Cab 4WD SB 5.7L 8cyl 6A · 4WD · Flex-fuel (gas or E85) MPG 13 / 18Range 343 / 475 mi | 5.7L 8cyl 6A Flex-fuel | 4WD | 26.4 gal100 L | Flex-fuelgas or E85 | 13 / 18 | 343 / 475 mi |
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Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.
How far a 2012 Toyota Tundra goes on a tank
Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 14 MPG, a full 26.4-gallon tank covers about 370 miles.
| Gauge | Gallons | Highway miles | City miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 26.4 | 449 | 343 |
| 3/4 | 19.8 | 337 | 257 |
| 1/2 | 13.2 | 224 | 172 |
| 1/4 | 6.6 | 112 | 86 |
| 1/8 | 3.3 | 56 | 43 |
Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 1,071 gallons, roughly 41 full tanks.
In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 15.1 MPG in the Tundra (6 drivers), about 399 miles on a full 26.4-gallon tank.
Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.
- EPA combined
- 15–18 MPG
- Tailpipe CO2
- 494–592 g/mi
- Source
- EPA ratings ↗
What it costs to fill up a 2012 Toyota Tundra
$112.73 to fill the 26.4-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.
| Tank | Fuel | US avg / gal | From empty | From 1/4 tank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.4 gal | Regular | $4.27 | $112.73 | $84.55 |
| 26.4 gal | E85 (flex-fuel trims) | $3.31 | $87.38 | $65.54 |
By region, 26.4-gallon tank
| Region | Regular / gal | Fill from empty |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | $4.02 | $106.13 |
| Midwest | $4.27 | $112.73 |
| Gulf CoastLowest | $3.70 | $97.68 |
| Rocky Mountain | $4.46 | $117.74 |
| West Coast | $5.42 | $143.09 |
| CaliforniaHighest | $5.89 | $155.50 |
Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.
Your own price
- 26.4-gallon tank$112.73
- A year of driving (15,000 mi)$4,575
Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.
Tundra tank size in other years
The 2012 Tundra uses the same 26.4 gal tank as every Tundra since 2000.
| Model year | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Tundra | 26.4–38.0 gal | 684 mi |
| 2016 Tundra | 26.4–38.0 gal | 684 mi |
| 2015 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 502 mi |
| 2014 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 528 mi |
| 2013 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 528 mi |
| 2012 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 528 mi |
| 2011 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 528 mi |
| 2010 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 528 mi |
| 2009 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 502 mi |
| 2008 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 502 mi |
| 2007 Tundra | 26.4 gal | 502 mi |
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2012 Toyota Tundra vs similar 2012 pickups
The Tundra has the smallest tank of the six 2012 pickups compared here: 26.4 gallons, against 36.0 for the Ford F-150.
| 2012 model | Tank | Longest highway range |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 26.0–36.0 gal | 756 mi |
| Ram 1500 | 26.0–35.0 gal | 700 mi |
| GMC Sierra 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 714 mi |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 26.0–34.0 gal | 714 mi |
| Nissan Titan | 28.0 gal | 504 mi |
| Toyota Tundra | 26.4 gal | 528 mi |
Picked by body style and size: other 2012 pickups within about 5% of the Tundra's length and 15% of its curb weight, one model per brand.
2012 Toyota Tundra fuel system recalls
None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2012 Toyota Tundra involve the fuel system.
2012 Toyota Tundra fuel pump and gauge parts
NHTSA lists no fuel-system recall for the 2012 Toyota Tundra, so a failed pump or gauge is a normal repair. These are the part numbers the makers list for it.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2012 Toyota Tundra?
The 2012 Toyota Tundra holds 26.4 gallons (100 liters) on every trim we list.
How many gallons and liters does the 2012 Toyota Tundra gas tank hold?
The 2012 Toyota Tundra tank holds 100 liters, or 26.4 gallons in US gallons.
Does the 2012 Toyota Tundra tank change with the powertrain?
No. Gas and Flex-fuel (E85) versions of the 2012 Toyota Tundra use the same 26.4 gal tank.
Does 4WD change the 2012 Toyota Tundra gas tank?
No. 4WD and RWD versions of the 2012 Toyota Tundra use the same 26.4 gal tank.
How far can a 2012 Toyota Tundra go on a full tank?
About 449–528 miles on the highway and 343–422 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.
How many miles can a 2012 Toyota Tundra go on a quarter tank?
About 112 highway miles or 86 in town from the 26.4-gallon tank, which has roughly 6.6 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.
How many miles does a 2012 Toyota Tundra really get on a tank?
Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 15.1 MPG in the 2012 Toyota Tundra (6 drivers), which works out to about 399 miles on a full 26.4-gallon tank.
What gas does the 2012 Toyota Tundra take?
Regular unleaded, or Flex-fuel (unleaded/E85), depending on the engine. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.
How much does it cost to fill up a 2012 Toyota Tundra?
At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 26.4-gallon tank from empty costs $112.73. It ranges from $97.68 in the Gulf Coast to $155.50 in California.
How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2012 Toyota Tundra?
About 164 pounds for the 26.4-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.
Does the 2012 Toyota Tundra have a bigger gas tank than the Ford F-150?
No. The 2012 Ford F-150 holds up to 36.0 gallons; the 2012 Toyota Tundra holds up to 26.4.
Has the 2012 Toyota Tundra had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?
No. None of the 3 recalls NHTSA lists for the 2012 Toyota Tundra involve the fuel system.
Sources
- Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, cross-checked against a second spec database. Updated October 2026.
- MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
- Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026.
- Recalls: NHTSA recall database.
- Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).
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