Toyota Tundra Complaints

6,958 consumer complaints on file.

#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
#11713278January 25, 2026
ENGINE
There is a lag when you accelerate. Many people notice a throttle lag and I’ve asked the dealer to fix it, but they said it is not a recall.
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
#11712839January 23, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Stall or hesitant acceleration which has caused many unsafe situations for me and my family. This happens frequently since the vehicle was purchased new.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712672January 22, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My toyota tundra is having issues with the fuel pump. It is saying I am using e85 fuel when that is not the case. As a result I am having issues with cold start. There are recalls however I am being told that my truck is listed among them despite having the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712816January 22, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I have throttle lag or hesitation when pulling away from a stop sign or atop light. I have almost been hit several times from it. Something needs to be done.
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
#11712765January 22, 2026
SUSPENSION, WHEELS
Alignment issues from the factory that Toyota refuses to rectify.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712695January 22, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Throttle lag, takes a couple of seconds for the truck to register me pressing on the gas before jolting forward. Not only frustrating but dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712354January 21, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns 2019 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond immediately. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled, and approximately thirty seconds later the vehicle worked as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, and codes were in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712573January 21, 2026
ENGINE
Complete engine failure on 2025 Tundra. Left me stranded on the side of the highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712455January 21, 2026
ENGINE, SEATS
Laggy throttle response, always a significant delay. This is dangerous, especially during heavy traffic situations. Drivers seat constantly pops and cracks under acceleration or braking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712437January 21, 2026
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle stalls after stopping often
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
#11712111January 20, 2026
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the rear subframe of the vehicle was extremely rusted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be inspected, and it was determined that there was severe corrosion to the rear subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and the contact also informed the manufacturer that similar vehicles were under an undisclosed recall. The failure mileage was 284,023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712203January 20, 2026
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that there was smoke inside the vehicle. The contact opened the front passenger side door and discovered that the front passenger seat was burned and had melted. The contact stated that the front passenger seat had caught on fire and extinguished itself prior to the contact discovering the smoke. The origin of the fire was from the front passenger’s heated seat function. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. Neither a Fire nor a Police Report was filed. The vehicle remained at the residence. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the front passenger’s seat heater needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the insurance company declined coverage since they deemed it to be a manufacturer's defect. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
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
#11712119January 20, 2026
POWER TRAIN
This is a known issue on previous year vehicles. Gas pedal response is delayed excessively causing scenarios where one could become injured if attempting to pull out from a full stop or rolling stop expecting the vehicle to move and it doesn’t. Reference Toyota TSB-0111-22 for vehicle hesitation while accelerating. Brought my vehicle into a Toyota dealer in Scranton PA on 12/16/2025 with this info and they were unable to duplicate the issue along with stating that TSB does not apply to this year vehicle. Look online there are tons of forums stating this issue is still present in the newer year models like mine which is a 2025. This is a serious problem as it’s happened at random with no clear reasoning other than potential programming issue between the transmission and gas pedal coding.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712078January 20, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact received a recall on the 2024 Toyota Tundra; however, the contact did not own the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and manufacturer were contacted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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