2023 Toyota Tundra
Common Problems
Ranked from 146 federal NHTSA complaints and 8 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Vehicle Speed Control Delays
60complaintsSafety riskOtherDelays in vehicle response to acceleration from a stop, causing hesitation and potential safety concerns.
Related recalls: 22V854000, 23V633000, 23V757000, 24V548000
- 2
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
27complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls at idle when transitioning from stop to drive, causing hesitation and potential loss of control.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V381000, 25V767000
- 3
Engine Knocking and Seizure
22complaintsHigh severityEngineEngine knocking and seizing, requiring immediate engine replacement due to internal failures.
Related recalls: 24V381000, 25V767000
- 4
Throttle Lag and Delayed Acceleration
20complaintsHigh severityEngineThere is a noticeable delay in the throttle response, causing the vehicle to lurch forward or stall during acceleration.
Related recalls: 24V381000, 25V767000
- 5
Engine Loss of Power During Driving
18complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power during driving, often at high speeds, without warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 24V381000, 25V767000
- 7
Throttle Response Delay
16complaintsHigh severityEngineThe throttle response is delayed, causing a noticeable lag when accelerating from a stop or low speed.
Related recalls: 24V381000, 25V767000
- 8
Powertrain Failure
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe powertrain fails unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to lose power or stall, posing a significant safety risk.
Related recall: 24V125000
- 9
Visibility and Wiper System Defects
5complaintsSafety riskOtherDefects in the visibility and wiper systems, including malfunctioning cameras and headlights, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recalls: 22V854000, 23V633000, 23V757000, 24V548000
- 10
Fuel Gauge Inaccuracies Causing Potential Safety Issues
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel gauge inaccurately indicates full fuel levels, risking the driver running out of fuel and causing potential safety issues.
Related recall: 23V566000
- 11
Transmission Software Issues
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThere are issues with the transmission software causing hesitation and delayed response during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V125000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.