2023 Toyota Tundra problems and recalls

Owners have filed 396 complaints on the 2023 Toyota Tundra, and NHTSA has issued 13 recalls. The most cited component is the Engine (162 complaints).

396
Complaints
13
Recalls
7
Crash reports
5
Fire reports
3
Injuries
28.8
Severity index

Severity index 28.8 Low. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 28.8p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 78 of 82 by severity index among 2023 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 5% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2023 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 162 complaints (40.9%)162 41%Power TrainPower Train: 83 complaints (21.0%)83 21%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 60 complaints (15.2%)60 15%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 45 complaints (11.4%)45 11%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 45 complaints (11.4%)45 11%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 40 complaints (10.1%)40 10%Service BrakesService Brakes: 30 complaints (7.6%)30 8%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 30 complaints (7.6%)30 8%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE16240.9%
POWER TRAIN8321.0%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6015.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4511.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4511.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM4010.1%
SERVICE BRAKES307.6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL307.6%

Complaints filed per year

0701402023: 562024: 902025: 1382026: 112 (partial year)23242513826
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
202356
202490
2025138
2026 (year to date)112

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
22V85400018/11/2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these
23V11100022/02/2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to
23V14200003/03/2023STRUCTURE:BODYToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
23V46800007/07/2023TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
23V56600010/08/2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
23V63300013/09/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloade
23V75700009/11/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSSoutheast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the
24V12500021/02/2024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
24V38100030/05/2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALToyota 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
24V54800023/07/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSGulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, P
25V32200015/05/2025EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTSToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
25V65700001/10/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to compl
25V76700006/11/2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICALToyota 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

Other Toyota Tundra model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 15 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-05. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.