2024 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2024 Toyota Tundra, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 30,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “throttle lag” (8% of reports).
- 151engine complaints
- 30,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 49%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 12 of 151 complaints (8%)
- Main bearing: mentioned in 10 of 151 complaints (7%)
- Machining debris: mentioned in 9 of 151 complaints (6%)
- Engine failed: mentioned in 9 of 151 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 6 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 151 complaints, 1 a fire.
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 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 23, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 24V381 and 25V767.
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Since about 5,000 miles I reported abnormal tire wear, alignment, harsh or delayed shifting, and braking problems to the dealer. Repair orders from January 2024 to December 2025 show about 7 dealer visits: rear brake work three times including a rear pad replacement around 22,000 miles and an…
While driving, engine seized. Truck only has 33,700 miles and has been maintained regularly.
On Saturday, XXX, while driving on [XXX] toward [XXX], our 2024 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX]) lost power and stalled at highway speeds with the warning: "Ignition On / Engine Off â Stop in a safe place." I made an emergency lane change with 6 vehicles trailing closely. After smoke expelled during…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 Toyota Tundras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 151 owner complaints about engine for the 2024 Toyota Tundra (44% of the 345 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 2024 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 30,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2024 Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “throttle lag”, in 12 of 151 complaints, followed by “main bearing” (10).
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