2023 Toyota Tundra Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2023 Toyota Tundra, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “stop sign” (13% of reports).
- 87power train complaints
- 28,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 23%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.
- Stop sign: mentioned in 11 of 87 complaints (13%)
- Throttle lag: mentioned in 9 of 87 complaints (10%)
- Pressing gas: mentioned in 8 of 87 complaints (9%)
- Trying accelerate: mentioned in 6 of 87 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 3 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 87 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
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 (1)
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.
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…
My radiator leaked engine coolant fluid while driving. The fan shroud warped from heat and rubbed against the radiator and punctured a hole in the radiator causing a slow leak. My vehicle became inoperable and had to pull over. It's been confirmed by the dealership and has a report No warnings…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Toyota Tundras have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 87 owner complaints about power train for the 2023 Toyota Tundra (21% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall 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 28,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “stop sign”, in 11 of 87 complaints, followed by “throttle lag” (9).
Other 2023 Toyota Tundra problems
See all 2023 Toyota Tundra problems or power train problems across all Tundra years.