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What percent of Toyota Tundra is made in America?

The final assembly of the Toyota Tundra for the U.S. market is 100% conducted in the United States, at Toyota’s plant in San Antonio, Texas. The overall share of parts sourced from North America is high, but the exact percentage depends on the metric used and model year, and official single-number figures are not consistently published.


Where the Tundra is built


The Toyota Tundra sold in the United States is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) in San Antonio, Texas. This facility handles the complete assembly for U.S.-market trucks, contributing to the vehicle’s status as a domestically assembled model.


Additional production details that influence “made in America” status


Beyond final assembly, several major components originate in North America or nearby regions, bolstering the vehicle’s domestic content. For example, Toyota sources the 3.5-liter i-Force V6 engine for recent Tundras from its Alabama engine plant, a facility that supports North American production. Other subsystems and parts may come from U.S., Canadian, or Mexican suppliers, with some electronics and specialized components sourced from overseas suppliers.


These production and sourcing patterns mean the Tundra is widely interpreted as a high-NA (North American) content vehicle, even though not every part is U.S.-made. The exact percentage of North American content varies by model year, configuration, and the particular parts mix sourced for that production cycle.



    Before listing, note that the following items summarize key points about where the Tundra’s components originate and how that affects its “Made in America” status.


  • Final assembly: 100% completed in the United States (San Antonio, Texas) for U.S.-market models.

  • Major powertrain components: The 3.5L i-Force V6 engine has historically been produced in North America (e.g., Toyota’s engine plant in Huntsville, Alabama).

  • Part content: A large share of parts come from North American suppliers, with the overall North American content typically reported in the upper range (not a fixed official single figure published by Toyota).

  • Import considerations: Some electronics, components, or subassemblies may be sourced from outside North America, which affects the precise percentage of “made in America” by parts value.


Concluding note: For buyers and researchers, the clearest takeaway is that the Tundra’s final assembly location is America, and its supply chain relies heavily on North American content, but there isn’t a single, universally published percentage that captures every model year or build variation.


How to interpret the numbers for “Made in America”


When people ask for a percentage, they’re usually weighing one of two metrics: where the truck is assembled versus how much of its parts value comes from North America. The Federal Trade Commission’s guidelines on “Made in USA” claims emphasize that “all or virtually all” parts should be U.S.-made for such a claim, which most automakers do not claim for complex vehicles like the Tundra. Toyota instead emphasizes U.S. assembly and a high share of North American-sourced parts, with the rest coming from international suppliers.


In practice, that means:



    Before listing, this paragraph clarifies what the list will cover: the two primary ways to gauge American-made status for the Tundra—assembly location and parts content.


  • Assembly location: 100% in the U.S. for U.S.-market Tundras (San Antonio, Texas).

  • Parts content: High but variable North American content; commonly described as “high in the upper range” and subject to year-by-year changes based on supplier contracts and model updates.


Concluding paragraph for this section: Because the numbers depend on the chosen metric and the model year, readers should consult the latest model-year documentation from Toyota or government and industry trackers for the most precise figure.


Summary


The Toyota Tundra sold in the United States is fully assembled in America at the San Antonio, Texas plant, giving it 100% U.S. assembly for domestic models. The overall share of North American parts is substantial and commonly reported in the upper ranges, but there is no single official percentage published by Toyota that covers all years and configurations. For the most precise, model-year-specific figure, check the latest Toyota production materials and third-party North American content trackers.

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What percent of Toyotas are made in America?


Approximately 30% of Toyota vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in America, according to a 2023 analysis by American University. However, the percentage can fluctuate depending on the year and the specific models being sold. Toyota has a significant manufacturing presence in the U.S., with 10 plants employing tens of thousands of people. 

  • 30% in 2023: A 2023 study from the Kogod School of Business found that 30% of Toyota vehicles sold in the U.S. were manufactured in the country. 
  • Higher percentages in other years: A 2017 report from the BBC indicated that 50.8% of Toyotas sold in the U.S. were made in America, though this figure likely included vehicles built in Canada and Mexico. 
  • Significant manufacturing footprint: Toyota has been manufacturing vehicles in the U.S. since 1986 and has a large network of 10 manufacturing plants across the country. 
  • Varying percentages by model: The percentage of a specific model made in America depends on its production location, with some popular models like the Camry and RAV4 Hybrid being built in plants in Kentucky and Indiana, while others like the Prius are primarily manufactured in Japan. 



What vehicle is 100% made in America?


No car sold in the U.S. is entirely made in America using only parts made in America. Not one single vehicle. Many vehicles from American companies, like Ford, Chevy, and Stellantis (which owns brands like Jeep and Ram), are assembled in Canada and Mexico.



What is the most American built pickup truck?


The most American-made pickup truck depends on the year, but according to recent rankings, it is either the Honda Ridgeline or the Jeep Gladiator, followed closely by the Chevrolet Colorado and Ford F-150 Lightning. These trucks consistently rank highly on indexes like Cars.com's American-Made Index because they are built in the U.S. and have a high percentage of parts from North American suppliers. 
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2025 rankings 

  • Jeep Gladiator: Built in Toledo, Ohio, and based on the Wrangler. 
  • Honda Ridgeline: Built in Alabama and often leads the index, despite being a Honda model, due to its high percentage of North American parts and U.S. assembly. 
  • Chevrolet Colorado: Built in Wentzville, Missouri. 
  • Ford F-150 Lightning: Assembled in Dearborn, Michigan, it ranks higher than the gas-powered F-150 on some lists. 
  • Hyundai Santa Cruz: Another Alabama-built unibody truck that scores high on the index. 

Key considerations
  • Factory location: Trucks are often ranked based on where they are assembled, but assembly location alone doesn't tell the whole story. 
  • Parts sourcing: The "American-made" status of a vehicle depends on where its parts come from, which can change from year to year and model to model. 
  • Brand ownership: A brand's country of origin doesn't necessarily determine whether a truck is considered "American-made" by indexes that prioritize factors like parts content and assembly location. 
  • Model variations: Different versions of the same truck (e.g., hybrid vs. gas, or electric vs. gas) can have different American-made scores. 


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