2023 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
Owners have filed 166 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2023 Toyota Tundra, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 41,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “pressing gas” (6% of reports).
- 166engine complaints
- 41,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 46%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.
- Pressing gas: mentioned in 10 of 166 complaints (6%)
- Throttle lag: mentioned in 9 of 166 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 166 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
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.
2023 Toyota Tundra. On July 20, 2026 and again on September 18, 2026, while driving, the truck suddenly lost power and went into limp mode. The dash showed 'Check Engine / Reduced Engine Power / Visit Your Dealer' at about 43,440 miles. The truck had to be towed to the dealer on a flatbed. Losing…
Recall 25V-767 (Toyota 25TB14) is open on my VIN with no remedy available. Full statement and sources attached. XXX 12 days after the recall was filed and before I had any notice, my check engine light was on at an oil change at Colonial Toyota, [XXX]. The tech showed me the dealer's video of it…
Toyota seems in no hurry to resolve the engine issue. Now they are not wanting to replace these engines as first promised.. What happens where there is a catastrophic failure later on. Dealerships are no help. When were they made aware of the engine issue and continue to sell these trucks. We as…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Toyota Tundras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 166 owner complaints about engine for the 2023 Toyota Tundra (40% of the 410 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 2023 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 41,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “pressing gas”, in 10 of 166 complaints, followed by “throttle lag” (9).
Other 2023 Toyota Tundra problems
See all 2023 Toyota Tundra problems or engine problems across all Tundra years.