Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
Owners have filed 820 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Toyota Tundra across 26 model years. The 2023 model year has the most (166). The words owners use most often: “air injection” (9% of reports).
- 820engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $4,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 45%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.
- Air injection: mentioned in 71 of 820 complaints (9%)
- Limp mode: mentioned in 61 of 820 complaints (7%)
- Throttle lag: mentioned in 43 of 820 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the Toyota Tundra at $4,300, and half of them between $3,300 and $5,150.
Based on 35 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2025), 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 problems happen?
Based on 248 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 820 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 4 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 (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.
My 2022 toyota tundra was part of an engine replacement recall. The original engine was replaced Oct 3 2025 at around 38,200 miles. The replacement engine broke down while driving on the street (could have happened on the freeway) on October 10 2026 at around 50k miles. Im waiting on how toyota…
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…
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…
While driving, engine seized. Truck only has 33,700 miles and has been maintained regularly.
Mutplie times am have a delay on the accrelations have taken it to the dealer to be told thats just how the hybirds are this can cause a crash there should not be a delay when trying to speed up
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 820 owner complaints about engine 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?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the Toyota Tundra?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,300 (half paid between $3,300 and $5,150), from 35 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “air injection”, in 71 of 820 complaints, followed by “limp mode” (61).
Other Toyota Tundra problems
- Structure problems (1,730)
- Suspension problems (814)
- Power Train problems (804)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (555)
- Air Bags problems (494)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (462)
- Electrical System problems (456)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (414)
See all Toyota Tundra problems.