Toyota Tundra Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Toyota Tundra across 18 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (48). The words owners use most often: “engine cooling contacted” (11% of reports).
- 271engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $2,900typical repair cost reported by owners
- 52%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.
- Engine cooling contacted: mentioned in 30 of 271 complaints (11%)
- Notifications numbers: mentioned in 25 of 271 complaints (9%)
- Exterior lighting: mentioned in 21 of 271 complaints (8%)
- Air injection: mentioned in 16 of 271 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Toyota Tundra at $2,900, and half of them between $1,350 and $4,700.
Based on 28 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 195 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 271 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury.
Toyota Tundra engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tundra | 1 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2024 Tundra | 23 | 7% | 21,000 |
| 2023 Tundra | 48 | 12% | 34,868 |
| 2022 Tundra | 39 | 9% | 40,000 |
| 2014 Tundra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2013 Tundra | 1 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2012 Tundra | 3 | 2% | 77,023 |
| 2010 Tundra | 8 | 5% | 6,927 |
| 2009 Tundra | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2008 Tundra | 19 | 6% | 55,000 |
| 2007 Tundra | 31 | 8% | 66,543 |
| 2006 Tundra | 5 | 1% | 62,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 15 | 4% | 75,100 |
| 2004 Tundra | 5 | 1% | 53,950 |
| 2003 Tundra | 8 | 2% | 12,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 7 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 12 | 3% | 43,927 |
| 2000 Tundra | 44 | 4% | 52,915 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Model years: 2024
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
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
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
Model years: 2022, 2023
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.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Model years: 2004, 2005
Problem: Certain pickup trucks equipped with both vehicle stability control (vsc) and the trd dual exhaust systems. The trd dual exhaust system met all clearance specifications on models without vsc, however the driver's side exhaust located in a position where contact between a brake line found only on vehicles with vsc and the trd exhaust pipe might occur.
Risk: In this condition, the exhaust pipe flange may rub against the right rear brake line, which could cause brake fluid leakage. This could lead to an increase of vehicle stopping distance, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if so equipped, will replace the trd dual exhaust system free of charge. During this replacement, the dealer will also inspect the specific brake line to assure it has not been damaged and replace it if necessary. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while driving. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle long distance. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to a local…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for maintenance, where it was discovered that the vehicle had an oil pressure failure. The local dealer associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling)…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V320000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were…
The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V320000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving or accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 271 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Toyota Tundra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Toyota Tundra engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Toyota Tundra?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,900 (half paid between $1,350 and $4,700), from 28 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “engine cooling contacted”, in 30 of 271 complaints, followed by “notifications numbers” (25).
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