Toyota Tundra Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 414 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Tundra across 27 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (75). The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (8% of reports).
- 414fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $3,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%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.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 32 of 414 complaints (8%)
- Air injection: mentioned in 27 of 414 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Toyota Tundra at $3,050, and half of them between $2,300 and $4,600.
Based on 11 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2016–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 118 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 414 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Toyota Tundra fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 5 | 16% | — |
| 2025 Tundra | 26 | 19% | — |
| 2024 Tundra | 46 | 13% | — |
| 2023 Tundra | 61 | 15% | — |
| 2022 Tundra | 75 | 17% | — |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Tundra | 6 | 13% | 818 |
| 2019 Tundra | 16 | 22% | 29,096 |
| 2018 Tundra | 16 | 16% | 22,000 |
| 2017 Tundra | 14 | 18% | 39,750 |
| 2016 Tundra | 6 | 5% | 1,500 |
| 2015 Tundra | 7 | 14% | 95,000 |
| 2014 Tundra | 5 | 5% | 120,000 |
| 2013 Tundra | 13 | 15% | 74,734 |
| 2012 Tundra | 25 | 16% | 78,000 |
| 2011 Tundra | 15 | 11% | 81,281 |
| 2010 Tundra | 6 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2009 Tundra | 2 | 5% | 137,750 |
| 2008 Tundra | 14 | 4% | 119,718 |
| 2007 Tundra | 16 | 4% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Tundra | 6 | 1% | 118,000 |
| 2005 Tundra | 9 | 2% | 115,400 |
| 2004 Tundra | 3 | 1% | 117,000 |
| 2003 Tundra | 6 | 2% | 83,000 |
| 2002 Tundra | 6 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2001 Tundra | 2 | 0% | 113,663 |
| 2000 Tundra | 7 | 1% | 180,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Toyota Tundra. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel pump and the fuel pump control module system failed. Before the failure, I drove my 2019 Toyota Tundra on XXX from [XXX] to [XXX] with no prior check engine light warning. It was parked for all 3 days at a campground in [XXX]. However, on XXX the vehicle would not start. The truck ignition…
Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid, VIN [XXX], approximately 40,000 miles. The electronic fuel door release failed due to a corroded fuel door sensor/connector (diagnosed by Premier Toyota, XXX). When the fuel door system does not engage, the tank's refueling valve does not open. As a…
On September 1, 2026, my 2022 Toyota Tundra experienced a serious loss of accelerator response while I was leaving a gas station and entering traffic. I pressed the accelerator, but the truck provided effectively no acceleration, leaving me partially in the roadway. An approaching vehicle had to…
Since taking delivery of this brand new 2026 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, I have experienced a persistent shuddering at low speeds, approximately 15 to 25 mph. The shuddering is most pronounced during slow, gradual brake application â the more gently the brake pedal is pressed, the more severe the…
Ive been waiting for years for the previous recalls I have been informed about to get fixed. Feul system,brake lights.Was told by Toyota that someone would call me to come to get them taken care of. In the meantime, constantly checking that my brake lights are working before departing on any…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 414 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Tundra?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,050 (half paid between $2,300 and $4,600), from 11 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 32 of 414 complaints, followed by “air injection” (27).
Other Toyota Tundra problems
- Structure problems (1,730)
- Engine problems (820)
- 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)
See all Toyota Tundra problems.