2022 Toyota Tundra Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2022 Toyota Tundra, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 11,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle lag” (13% of reports).
- 104power train complaints
- 11,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 18%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 13 of 104 complaints (13%)
- Hesitation stop: mentioned in 11 of 104 complaints (11%)
- TCM logic: mentioned in 9 of 104 complaints (9%)
- Happened since start: mentioned in 8 of 104 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 104 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Toyota Tundra power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 8 | 25% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 36 | 26% | 2,700 |
| 2024 Tundra | 85 | 25% | 3,600 |
| 2023 Tundra | 87 | 21% | 28,000 |
| 2022 Tundra | 104 | 24% | 11,000 |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% | 48,000 |
| 2020 Tundra | 3 | 7% | 1,855 |
| 2019 Tundra | 1 | 1% | 5,500 |
| 2018 Tundra | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2017 Tundra | 6 | 8% | 17,450 |
| 2016 Tundra | 5 | 4% | 10,600 |
| 2015 Tundra | 1 | 2% | 168,000 |
| 2014 Tundra | 5 | 5% | 22,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 21 | 13% | 87,065 |
| 2011 Tundra | 18 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Tundra | 19 | 12% | 48,048 |
| 2009 Tundra | 11 | 29% | 20,250 |
| 2008 Tundra | 46 | 14% | 42,700 |
| 2007 Tundra | 73 | 19% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 23 | 4% | 69,001 |
| 2005 Tundra | 35 | 9% | 62,500 |
| 2004 Tundra | 46 | 10% | 110,140 |
| 2003 Tundra | 35 | 9% | 86,670 |
| 2002 Tundra | 51 | 11% | 89,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 30 | 7% | 89,000 |
| 2000 Tundra | 51 | 5% | 87,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On September 1, 2026, my 2022 Toyota Tundra experienced a serious loss of accelerator response while I was leaving a gas station and entering traffic. I pressed the accelerator, but the truck provided effectively no acceleration, leaving me partially in the roadway. An approaching vehicle had to…
Manufacturer Recall Number25TB06 NHTSA Recall Number25V322 In regards to the above mentioned recalls. The vehicle's reverse camera began flashing while driving forward. The R light on the gearshift was also flashing. While driving forward about 15 mph out of a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly went…
I have not had an actual vehicle accident as of yet but the vehicle has a serious hesitation issue during acceleration from a quick stop or rolling situation whereas if you were making a left turn at a traffic light and were waiting for traffic while execrating to clear the next on coming vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Toyota Tundras have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints about power train for the 2022 Toyota Tundra (24% 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 power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 11,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle lag”, in 13 of 104 complaints, followed by “hesitation stop” (11).
Other 2022 Toyota Tundra problems
See all 2022 Toyota Tundra problems or power train problems across all Tundra years.