Toyota Tundra Complaints (2023)

394 consumer complaints on file.

#11714706January 31, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Recurring throttle lag. At a stoplight or stop sign at a full and complete stop I press down the accelerator and nothing happens for about a second and a half. When it finally does respond, it jumps as if it was struggling to get into gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714483January 30, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle stuck in 4WD HI after switching it from 2WD. Would not go back into 2WD. Did all the preventative maintenance including driving in 4WD HI once a month. Dealer claims is a switch outside the powertrain that is getting stuck. Replacement part ordered and will arrive in 4-8 weeks. Dealership saying I’m outside my warranty and part/labor will not be covered. My safety was put at risk d/t not being able to make appropriate turns when driving while truck was stuck in 4WD. No warning lights indicated 4WD system was not working appropriately. Truck would continue to show 4WD no matter what drive system I tired to use. Truck had no issues with 4WD system prior to this incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714243January 29, 2026
ENGINE
Driving down the highway at about 50 mph. Went to pass another vehicle and engine shut off. Thank goodness was able to pull to shoulder and get towed to dealer. Could have been a catastrophic situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714045January 28, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
NHTSA SAFETY RECALL DELAY COMPLAINT Complainant: [XXX] State: Illinois Vehicle: •Year/Make/Model: 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crew Max •VIN: [XXX] •Current Mileage: approx. 16,000 miles Recall Number: Toyota Safety Recall 25TB06 Dealer Holding Vehicle: Romeoville Toyota 684 S. Weber Road Romeoville, IL 60446 ________________________________________ Description of the Safety Issue and Delay I am filing this complaint to report an excessive and unreasonable delay in remedying a safety-related recall on my vehicle. My 2023 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crew Max has been out of service at an authorized Toyota dealership (Romeoville Toyota) since June 18, 2025 due to Toyota Safety Recall 25TB06. As of today, the vehicle has remained unrepaired for 224+ days with no confirmed completion date. Despite repeated inquiries, neither the dealership nor Toyota has provided a definitive timeline for completing the recall repair. While a rental vehicle has been provided, I remain without access to my own truck and have experienced an extended loss of use far exceeding what would be considered reasonable for a safety recall remedy. A manufacturer safety recall is intended to correct a defect within a reasonable period of time. A delay exceeding seven months leaves the consumer without their vehicle and raises concerns about Toyota’s ability to timely and adequately remedy safety defects once a vehicle is removed from service. This prolonged delay undermines the purpose of a safety recall and places an unfair burden on the consumer. I am requesting that NHTSA review this matter and intervene to ensure Toyota Motor North America provides a timely and appropriate remedy, including repair completion or alternative relief. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713714January 27, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the parts were supposed to be available in October 2025; however, the were still not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713648January 27, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My car got stuck in 4WD with 4L light blinking. I wasn't able to get out of the gear and the sensor had to be recalibrated just to fix this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713515January 26, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Engine started knocking, complete loss of power and had to pull over immediately to avoid any further issues such as an accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11713354January 26, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
On my 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid at 72,241 miles, the vehicle started making a knocking noise. Engine turned off and wont start at all. Had the truck hauled to toyota dealership for service. After them having it a week, they called to let me know that the engine is completely locked up. Metal Shavings in the oil and motor wont turn over at all, even with a rachet on the crank bolt. Luckily I bought a extended warranty when i purchased the truck used as toyota is claiming only the non hybrid engines are under the toyota recall for the engines. After reading and researching they have the same engine just one doesnt have the hybrid assist on it. Toyota told me that the extended warranty company was coming today to check it out and would let me know where to go from here. They said its a very very uncommon issue on the hybrids but after researching that, that was a lie.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712868January 23, 2026
ENGINE
cold morning (between 32-40 degrees) come to complete stop at stop sign. lag between input and delivery
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712768January 22, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I am submitting this complaint to report a serious vehicle safety incident involving a sudden and complete loss of power while driving at highway speed. Vehicle Information: Make: Toyota Model: Tundra Model Year: 2023 VIN: [XXX] Incident Description: While driving at highway speed, my vehicle experienced a sudden and complete loss of power. The vehicle immediately lost propulsion, creating a dangerous situation for myself and my family. This event occurred without warning and required immediate action to safely exit traffic. Following the incident, the vehicle was taken to an authorized Toyota service facility. After inspection, the vehicle required a full engine replacement. The repair was completed, and the vehicle was returned to me. However, despite the repair, the incident has caused a lasting loss of confidence in the vehicle’s safety for highway operation. My family and I now avoid highway driving due to fear that a similar loss-of-power event could recur. Important Clarifications: • No collision or personal injury occurred, but the situation posed a significant safety risk. • The loss of power occurred at highway speed, not during low-speed or idle conditions. • The vehicle required a complete engine replacement following the incident. • The repair itself does not address the safety concern related to sudden power loss at speed. Current Safety Concern: Although the vehicle is currently operable, I do not feel it is safe to use on highways due to the nature of the original failure. The sudden loss of propulsion at highway speed presents a serious safety risk to occupants and other road users. I am submitting this report so that NHTSA is aware of this incident and can evaluate whether similar incidents may be occurring with this vehicle or powertrain configuration. Thank you for your attention to this safety matter. Submitted by: [XXX] Vehicle Owner / Lessee Date of Incident: 11/30/2025 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712407January 21, 2026
ENGINE
Toyota has recalled vehicles (24V-381) with the exact same motor that I have, but my truck has not been recalled simply because it is a hybrid. Their reasoning is that the hybrid motor will allow you to still move if the internal combustion engine does not work. Many hybrid owners have stated when their motor died they could not move. Toyota needs to include ALL the motors in this recall, including the hybrid engines. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712270January 20, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Add a stoplight or stop sign at a full and complete stop…. I pressed down the accelerator and nothing happens for about a second and a half… When it finally does respond, it jumps as if it was struggling to get into gear and popped itself… However, then it goes right back to normal.. But the slow starting happens very often. Definite lag when punching on the gas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712172January 20, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Unknown. Intermittently when merging into highway traffic from the onramp, the truck will stall and I will lose acceleration. There will be a loss in power and the truck speed will not change. instead it will just coast with no ability to change speed. I have owned the truck for 1 year and 3months. I advised the dealer and they can not duplicate the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711953January 19, 2026
SEATS
SEAT SIDE PANELS (WHICH ARE PLASTIC) HAVE BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND NOW THE HAVE BROKEN AGAIN!!! I WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET THEM REPLACED AGAIN WITH STRONGER MATERIAL THAT WILL LAST AS IT SHOULD!!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711714January 18, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
There have been multiple times, since owning the vehicle, when there is dangerous throttle lag. I step on the gas to turn and nothing happens for a few seconds. It can be pretty scary when there is a car coming and the truck just rolls for a few minutes before accelerating. It’s become a major safety concern for my family.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711667January 17, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
1-2 second period of no throttle response from a rolling stop, then a sudden lurch of acceleration many times onto a now busy intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711577January 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Since purchasing this truck in 2023, the engine or transmission has exhibited a severe throttle lag/hesitation when cold—a 2–4 second delay in acceleration from a stop after pressing the gas pedal, followed by a sudden lurch, which creates a safety hazard when merging into traffic. No warning lights, error messages, or other fault indicators appear. The dealer has been unable to reproduce the issue because the truck is warm by the time it's inspected, and no inspection has been performed outside the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711347January 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Throttle Lag: when stopped at a stop light/stop sign, there is significant delay from when the gas is depressed and the vehicle moves. This sometimes causes the vehicle to jolt forward and has almost caused accidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711342January 16, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
This has happened to me at least 6-7 times since owning as Jan 2024. Occasionally when stopped at stopped sign or red light, upon releasing brake and pressing gas pedal the engine will stall or stutter causing the vehicle to either hesitate to go and then launch or hesitate and not do anything. This is an issue as it has happened to me when trying to cross a divided highway and it stalling as I'm partially out in the middle of the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711325January 16, 2026
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
While pulling out into traffic, my truck will suddenly hesitate. It also caused a vehicle to hit me as the truck pulled out into the lane, then suddenly completely lost power. Dealer was unable to replicate. Has happened to me several times when at a stop light. This is slightly safer as traffic behind me is stopped or slowed. It feels like a throttle issue as it completely looses power
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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