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2023 Toyota Tundra recalls & problems

The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 13 safety recalls and 412 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine (168 complaints).

Recalls13safety recalls
Complaints412filed by owners
Crashes · fires7 · 5reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2023 Toyota Tundra in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingNov 6, 2025

Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 25V767000126,691 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Back over preventionOct 1, 2025

Software

Recall 25V657000393,838 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Exterior lightingMay 15, 2025

Back up lights

Recall 25V322000443,444 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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.
Risk
Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
EquipmentJul 23, 2024

Other › Labels

Recall 24V54800033,848 vehicles

Problem
Gulf 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, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. 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."
Risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Engine and engine coolingMay 30, 2024

Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall 24V381000102,092 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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.
Power trainFeb 21, 2024

Automatic transmission

Recall 24V125000280,663 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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.
Risk
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
EquipmentNov 9, 2023

Other › Labels

Recall 23V757000534 vehicles

Problem
Southeast 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 requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
EquipmentSep 13, 2023

Other › Labels

Recall 23V63300021,781 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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 overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.
Fuel system, gasolineAug 10, 2023

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 23V566000168,179 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix
Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
TiresJul 7, 2023

Temporary/emergency spare tire

Recall 23V4680001,398 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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.
Risk
Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
StructureMar 3, 2023

Body

Recall 23V142000130,266 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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.
Risk
A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
Electrical systemFeb 22, 2023

Instrument cluster/panel

Recall 23V1110008,989 vehicles

Problem
Toyota 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 comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Risk
A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
EquipmentNov 18, 2022

Other › Labels

Recall 22V854000157 vehicles

Problem
Gulf 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R2.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 2WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk18.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 2WD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crashNot Rated
RolloverNot Rated

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2023 Toyota Tundra NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tundra 2WD Hybrid

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Tundra 2WD

20mpg combined
City / highway18 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD Hybrid

20mpg combined
City / highway19 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Tundra 4WD PRO Hybrid

19mpg combined
City / highway18 / 20 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.4 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Engine16823141,000 mi
Power train8820128,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system61010—
Unknown or other48001—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm)4800034,868 mi
Electrical systemInstrument panel › Speedometer/odometer; Instrument panel › Fuel gauge4312017,000 mi
Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal31000—
Service brakes29021—
Exterior lighting2000028,350 mi
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking16100—
Fuel system, gasoline1411014,000 mi
Back over preventionRearview system braking; Sensing system › Camera1310034,736 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.