2022 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
Owners have filed 165 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Toyota Tundra, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 26,100 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle lag” (10% of reports).
- 165engine complaints
- 26,100median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Throttle lag: mentioned in 17 of 165 complaints (10%)
- Hesitation stop: mentioned in 11 of 165 complaints (7%)
- Should keep: mentioned in 9 of 165 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 13 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 165 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Toyota Tundra engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 7 | 22% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 46 | 33% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 151 | 44% | 30,000 |
| 2023 Tundra | 166 | 40% | 41,000 |
| 2022 Tundra | 165 | 38% | 26,100 |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 6 | 13% | 710 |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2018 Tundra | 12 | 12% | 30,477 |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% | 9,550 |
| 2016 Tundra | 6 | 5% | 67,000 |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% | 70,950 |
| 2014 Tundra | 7 | 8% | 70,500 |
| 2013 Tundra | 23 | 27% | 62,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 57 | 37% | 81,120 |
| 2011 Tundra | 35 | 26% | 69,500 |
| 2010 Tundra | 10 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Tundra | 5 | 13% | 81,544 |
| 2008 Tundra | 36 | 11% | 116,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 27 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 18 | 3% | 88,500 |
| 2005 Tundra | 10 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 2004 Tundra | 6 | 1% | 106,759 |
| 2003 Tundra | 4 | 1% | 129,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 4 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 8 | 1% | 147,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2022 toyota tundra was part of an engine replacement recall. The original engine was replaced Oct 3 2025 at around 38,200 miles. The replacement engine broke down while driving on the street (could have happened on the freeway) on October 10 2026 at around 50k miles. Im waiting on how toyota…
This is a follow-up to my NHTSA complaint tracking #11742382, filed June 5, 2026, before my recall repair. I'm filing again because the repair is now complete and it has raised two new concerns: undocumented warranty coverage on the replacement engine, and an unresolved question about whether a…
REPEATED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE / FAILED RECALL REMEDY. My 2022 Toyota Tundra suffered a complete engine seizure and sudden loss of motive power August 30, 2026, creating an immediate traffic hazard. This is the SECOND time this vehicle has experienced a catastrophic main bearing failure of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Toyota Tundras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 165 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Toyota Tundra (38% of the 431 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Toyota Tundra engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 26,100 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle lag”, in 17 of 165 complaints, followed by “hesitation stop” (11).
Other 2022 Toyota Tundra problems
See all 2022 Toyota Tundra problems or engine problems across all Tundra years.