Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Toyota Tundra owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Check engine light came on suddenly and acceleration slowed... truck will no longer go over 30 mph. Replaced radiator, driver air injection module, and regularly changed oil. no check engine light now the injection module was replaced but truck still will not go over 30 mph or 1800-2000 rpm's.
Didn't notice till after a mile of driving but my check engine light, vsc, and 4lo were flashing. I could not accelerate past 50 miles per hour. Unfortunately the Toyota dealership was closed and I took it in to auto shop to get the codes scanned to provide to Toyota dealership. In order to get home I had to get the codes cleared out to get it out of limp mode but I drove it to the Toyota dealership the next day and provided the codes and necessary information. Unfortunately they needed to get the codes off themselves I explained that there was a 2007 and 2008 Tundra ? TSB 032908 but they couldn't verify the problem and told me that next time it happens to bring it in without resetting the codes. Well it happened again today almost a month later. I'm taking the vehicle to a local dealership other than the initial one as towing charges would be outrages. …
I had all the dash lights flashing and the transfer case stuck in 4wheel drive low, an engine misfire and vibration. I took it to my mechanic and he said it was an air pump valve problem. He cleared the codes in the computer and I drove it home. The next morning it did the same thing. I took it back and he got it running again. The weather has since warmed up and it hasn't done it since. That was a couple months ago. I found out that Toyota was extending the warranty to 10 years and 100,000 miles. So I took it to foss Toyota in casper, wy. They told me they couldn't fix it unless it malfunctioned right there on their lot. I contacted Toyota headquarters by e-mail, I explained the problem and was phoned by someone at Toyota. They told me the same thing. I say bullcookies. Those engine fail codes are still in the computer. …
While driving the truck to las vegas aug, 2018 was passing a line of semi's going to slow after passing about 3 of them the engine just stopped running, had to get to side of road fast, after making it there the truck would not start again. After an hour or so it started. Made it to vegas. The same thing happened several times since that day also there is no warning lights such as "check engine" light that came on.this truck was bought new in 2008, when the first time that happened it had 29080 miles on it, I don't drive it that much as I am retired so don't drive as much as I did before.that trip to vegas could have been all to different had I not been able to get off freeway, because the stearing at 70 MPH is not too good, could have been bad accident for my wife and myself, and others that May have been involved. …
Since the day that I bought this vehicle I have complained about the rust. It was 2 yes old with 17,000 miles on it. The bed and frame are badly rusted. I received a letter from Toyota about frame and they applied some weird black stuff. Total nightmare. The bed ,even though I found a service bulletin they say too late to do anything. Even though I have been complaining at more then 5 dealership's since 2009 and called corporate numerous times. The bed is dangerous and has been. The support structure,.around mounting bolts, eventually bed will separate from frame. Very critical safety issue. Known problem but won't honor . Next problem that they also have an updated warranty which I was never notified about. Secondary air injection system fails ,which is an emissions component. Critical to keep emissions low.
We received a recall for this vehicle from Toyota to say the secondary air injection system valve stuck open, we contacted them, the vehicle was under the mileage, but, under the year of manufacture, this was relayed to us on two different occasions, verbally, Toyota seems reluctant to put it in writing. The problem they said is caused by a faulty sensor installed when the vehicle was assembled. When the sensor triggers, the vehicle looses power immediately, this can be very dangerous when overtaking for example. On both occasions the verbal message we receive says Toyota will not repair the problem, even though they sent a recall letter, and the problem is caused by a faulty sensor installed when the vehicle was manufactured. If you require more information please let us know thank you
Service engine light came on while driving under 30mph. Engine no longer starts correctly. Only 51,000 miles. Air pump assembly and air switching valves error code. (p0418) known defunct parts for 2007 tundras which Toyota extended warranty to 10 years or 150,000 miles. Warranty not sufficient length for this model year for low mileage vehicles. Could not have had properly fixed until check engine light comes on. However, parts fail at 50K+ miles. Please extend warranty to appropriate length for this issue. Numerous similar instances noted upon internet research.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while merging into traffic, the vehicle experienced reduced power and was only able to drive approximately 30 MPH. The vehicle stability warning light was illuminated and flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle stability control or secondary injector valve failed. The contact called sun Toyota (3001 us-19, holiday, fl 34691, [phone]) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Toyota Tundra. The contact was unable to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine air injector valve was defective and needed to be replaced. The injector valve was replaced and the failure was remedied. The contact indicated that the same failure had occurred on 3 separate occasions. The local dealer gray danial Toyota located at 104 gray daniels blvd, brandon, ms 39042, and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
Mechanics repairing my electrical system said that rats or mice are attrcted to the soy wiring in the engine compartment and said Toyota knows this but provides no help warning or assistance my engine could have failed and did... My truck is a 2007 Toyota Tundra crew cabin, VIN is : 5tfrt541x7x''' the issue came from nowhere almost vausing us to get hit by normal speed traffic and unable to deal with it at all simply driving down the road when the engine first stopped accelerating, then causing us to move only at low speed putting us in serious jeopardy
Engine complaints in other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2007 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA has 58 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2007 Toyota Tundra, 15% of the model year's 390 complaints. The component named most often is exhaust system (10 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Toyota Tundra engine problems?
No. NHTSA lists no engine & cooling recall for the 2007 Toyota Tundra, though it has 12 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Toyota Tundra engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 73,000 miles, and 7% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.