631 of the 1,525 complaints about the Toyota Tundra (41.4%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
631Complaints · Engine
41.4%Share of complaints
1.86×vs. all vehicles
338Last 12 months
1.1%Share involving a crash or fire
3Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2023 model (206, 52% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (1). 338 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 178 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
Owners most often describe: “engine”, “lag”, “throttle”, “cooling” and “hesitation”. 7 of these reports (1.1%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V320000 (2026-05-20, model years 2024).
I am 99% sure my vehicle is compromised via a cybersecurity incident. My emergency brake will sometimes slam for no reason, no multi media system updates have occurred for over two years, and the vehicle will randomly beep on its own, unlocking the doors.
Engine · 2026-08-23 · ODI 11758940 · Crash
Over the past several months my truck 2023 toyota tundra has randomly died, completely shut off and sputtered to a stop. After these instances occurred the vehicle has had trouble to re-start.
Engine · 2026-06-17 · ODI 11744714 · Crash
I was leaving work one day and pulled out in traffic and my engine stalled causing the car behind me to slam on their brakes to avoid crashing into me from the back my engine completely stalled and I got no gas to accelerate I then went to the dealership and…
Engine · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761574
I am filing this complaint regarding my Toyota Tundra and Toyota Safety Recall 24TA07. My vehicle was previously affected by this engine recall, and Toyota replaced the engine as the recall remedy.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761432
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine, Auto Start/Stop, and another unknown warning light illuminated. The message "Grill Shutter Malfunction Low Voltage" was displayed.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761331
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761247
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 26V320000 · 2026-05-20 · Model years: 2024
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 23, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 24V381 and 25V767.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 25V767000 · 2025-11-06 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 24V381000 · 2024-05-30 · Model years: 2022, 2023
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Toyota Tundra?
631 of the 1,525 complaints about the Toyota Tundra (41.4%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Toyota Tundra model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2023 model (206, 52% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2021 model (1).
Is there a recall for Toyota Tundra Engine problems?
3 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 26V320000 (2026-05-20, model years 2024).