Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 22% | — |
| 2025 | 48 | 34% | 34,000 miles |
| 2024 | 175 | 51% | 22,000 miles |
| 2023 | 214 | 52% | 36,000 miles |
| 2022 | 204 | 47% | 37,000 miles |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% | 1,000 miles |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% | 34,000 miles |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% | 19,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% | 67,000 miles |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% | 114,000 miles |
| 2014 | 8 | 9% | 86,000 miles |
| 2013 | 24 | 28% | 64,000 miles |
| 2012 | 60 | 38% | 81,000 miles |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% | 70,000 miles |
| 2010 | 18 | 11% | 38,000 miles |
| 2009 | 6 | 16% | 82,000 miles |
| 2008 | 55 | 17% | 99,000 miles |
| 2007 | 58 | 15% | 73,000 miles |
| 2006 | 23 | 4% | 89,000 miles |
| 2005 | 25 | 7% | 77,000 miles |
| 2004 | 11 | 2% | 90,000 miles |
| 2003 | 12 | 3% | 15,000 miles |
| 2002 | 11 | 2% | 60,000 miles |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% | 46,000 miles |
| 2000 | 52 | 5% | 60,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I bought the vehicle new in November 2025. 2026 Toyota Tubdra TRD SR5. In the first week I noticed a lot of jerking and shaking. I brought it to the dealer and was told it was a break in period and it should go away. I've had the truck in the shop 5-6 times since and the jerking and shaking hasn't gone away. I'm at 6300 miles now. The dealer won't even respond to me anymore. The only way to make the jerking go away is to step on the gas pedal harder but this has become extremely dangerous because it's forcing me to go faster than I would like, especially in school zones. The dealers say that it's the truck running very low RPM's to maximize fuel efficiency and also because there are 10 gears but is that's the case than why isn't everyone experiencing it. It's worse on cold mornings (40 or below) but it's almost like the truck needs an hour or two to warm up. …
My 2026 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro developed a sudden, loud knocking noise from the engine at approximately 15,000 miles while I was driving. The engine began running very rough, the vehicle started shaking, and the engine was losing power as I pulled over. The knocking was most noticeable at low RPM and followed engine RPM. There were no warning lights or warning messages before the problem occurred. I was able to safely pull the vehicle off the road, but the sudden loss of engine power and severe shaking created a safety concern. If the failure had occurred in heavier traffic or at highway speed, the loss of propulsion could have created a significant risk to me, my passengers, and other motorists. I stopped driving the vehicle because I was concerned about a complete engine failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Toyota dealership and is currently available for inspection. …
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact requested a buyback. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
I've noticed that my Toyota Tundra occasionally fails to start moving from a complete stop at a light or stop sign and hesitates. I've pressed the gas pedal all the way down, but it doesn't respond. It usually takes a second attempt before it will move from a stopped position. This first happened during my first week of owning the truck and has occurred a few more times since. I didn't think much of it at first, but it happened again while I was stopped on an incline in a right-turn yield lane. I released the brake, and when I pressed the gas pedal, nothing happened-the truck even felt like it was rolling backward. I floored the gas, and after a few seconds, it finally took off. I started looking online and found that many others have reported the same issue. …
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the messages "Engine Power Reduced" and "Support Brake Malfunction" were displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the message "Malfunction with Throttle/Engine/Powertrain" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle had experienced a low-voltage failure and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the computer software had failed, and a software update was needed. …
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting), 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and 26V038000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-15 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop in the middle of an intersection, the vehicle stalled, almost causing another vehicle to crash into the vehicle. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and resumed driving. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. …
The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was erratically shaking and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle was extremely hot. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed smoke exiting from underneath the hood. The contact then noticed a fire under the hood. The contact called the local fire department. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. No injuries were sustained. The contact's personal items in the vehicle were damaged. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred just minutes after the vehicle was serviced at the dealer for a 45,000-mile routine service appointment. …
The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while cold-starting the vehicle, the vehicle was idling roughly. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, after removing the foot from the accelerator pedal, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. The contact stated that after depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before responding as needed. There was no warning illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the computer system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was recently taken for an oil change, and the contact was informed by the dealer that the oil would not be changed because the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and was waiting to be completed. …
Related recalls (4)
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Certain pickup trucks equipped with both vehicle stability control (vsc) and the trd dual exhaust systems. The trd dual exhaust system met all clearance specifications on models without vsc, however the driver's side exhaust located in a position where contact between a brake line found only on vehicles with vsc and the trd…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if so equipped, will replace the trd dual exhaust system free of charge. During this replacement, the dealer will also inspect the specific brake line to assure it has not been damaged and…
Frequently asked questions
Which Toyota Tundra years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2023 (214), 2022 (204), 2024 (175), 2012 (60) and 2007 (58) model years. Engine complaints make up 52% of all complaints for the 2023.
Is there a recall for Toyota Tundra engine problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 26V-320 (hard parts internal/mechanical, May 20, 2026); 25V-767 (hard parts internal/mechanical, Nov 6, 2025); 24V-381 (hard parts internal/mechanical, May 30, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Toyota Tundra engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles; 40% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the exhaust system (32 mentions), followed by the exhaust system › manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (20).
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.