Toyota · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2026 model year only.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling one 2026 Tundra truck. The current load carrying capacity modification label is incorrect. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The contact owns a 2026 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) and depressing the brake pedal, there was a loud squealing sound coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to several mechanics who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
I was stopped at a stop sign, hit the gas and no thrust happened did not respond to hitting the gas. I almost got T-bone by a car after three seconds then it took off.
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My 2026 Toyota Tundra Limited I-Force has 12k miles. On numerous occasions when accelerating from a near-stop, I press the gas pedal and get ZERO response. The engine RPM's don't increase and it won't accelerate for approximately 3-4 seconds and then the throttle suddenly responds. No warnings. This is NOT engine lag. It's complete loss of pedal response and a SERIOUS safety concern. I will not allow my wife or kids to drive it because leaving the neighborhood requires crossing a highway and on numerous occasions the engine has hesitated 3-4 seconds on me in the middle of the road. To safely cross requires running the stop sign at a high enough speed where the engine won't hesitate. I reported this problem to the authorized Toyota dealership in my hometown. They test drove it, said they couldn't reproduce the condition and it drove normal. Then assured me the truck's software is up to date and should be fine. They claimed to know nothing about this problem in Tundra's. I showed them the Toyota Bulletin T-SB-0032-26, which clearly addresses this exact problem in certain Tundras. They said, based on the VIN, my Tundra is not affected by the issue listed in the bulletin because the truck software is up to date. I stated the truck is unsafe and asked them to provide a rental. They said no and they had done all they could. Ten minutes after leaving, my Tundra hesitated again and multiple times since. I reported the problem to Toyota BEC and got the same response that they aren't aware it. I'm requesting NHTSA investigate whether this recurring loss of accelerator response represents a safety-related defect affecting 2026 Toyota Tundras, including vehicles manufactured after Toyota's published production change. A truck failing to respond to accelerator input for 3-4 seconds creates a significant risk of collision when entering or crossing traffic. This warrants further investigation before a serious accident occurs.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
The contact's son owns a 2026 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while his son was driving 65 MPH after the rain had stopped, the turn signals failed to operate, and the windshield wipers failed to turn off. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with steering angle sensor failure. The sensor was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
No injuries · No fire · No crash
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The electronic throttle control system (drive-by-wire) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) calibration. When accelerating from rolling stops or yields (0–10 mph), the vehicle experiences a severe dead-pedal delay with zero engine or transmission response for 1.5 to 2.5 seconds before surging forward. The unmodified vehicle is fully available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The failure creates an immediate crash hazard during left turns across traffic, entering roundabouts, and yielding into highway merges. Pressing the accelerator to merge into traffic produces no acceleration, leaving the truck stranded across active travel lanes. Approaching cross-traffic must brake aggressively to prevent broadside/T-bone collisions. The unpredictable delay followed by an abrupt power surge severely impairs low-speed vehicle control. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. An authorized Toyota dealership service department test-drove the vehicle and confirmed the low-speed hesitation/dead pedal. The dealer stated no fix or calibration exists for this model year because the vehicle has the latest factory TCM software (prior TSBs do not apply) and designated it an "inherent operational characteristic." Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, inspected and diagnostic-scanned by certified technicians at an authorized Toyota dealer. No DTC codes were stored; the failure is in the factory throttle logic and transmission management calibration. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps, dash alerts, or trouble codes appeared. The symptom presented immediately at initial delivery and recurs consistently in ALL MODES
No injuries · No fire · No crash