Toyota Tundra Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 804 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Toyota Tundra across 26 model years. The 2022 model year has the most (104). The words owners use most often: “rear differential” (5% of reports).
- 804power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 35mention a crash
- 19mention an injury
- 5related recalls
- $3,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 27%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.
- Rear differential: mentioned in 41 of 804 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Toyota Tundra at $3,450, and half of them between $2,350 and $5,250.
Based on 18 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2020), 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 power train problems happen?
Based on 400 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 804 complaints, 35 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 19 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 (5)
Power train:automatic transmission
Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024
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.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Model years: 2022
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2011
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2011 tundra vehicles equipped with a 3-joint type propeller shaft. Due to improper casting of the slip yokes, there is a possibility that the slip yoke may break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface.
Risk: The driver could experience loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and inspect the propeller shaft and, if necessary, replace it free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during may 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Model years: 2010
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 tundra vehicles with four wheel drive, there is a possibility that an improper weld exists at the union of the propeller shaft and yoke. Due to this improper weld, this joint may separate and the separated shaft may come into contact with the road surface.
Risk: This may result in a loss of vehicle control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front propeller shaft free or charge. The safety recall began on march 19, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Model years: 2007
Problem: On certain 4-wheel drive pickup trucks, due to the improper heat treatment of the slip yokes that had been reworked during the manufacturing process, the hardness of the slip yoke may be insufficient.
Risk: In this condition, there is a possibility that the yoke may break causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and come into contact with the road surface or the fuel tank which could result in a loss of vehicle control or a fuel leak.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the slip yoke and replace the propeller shaft if necessary free of charge. The recall began on january 7, 2008. Owners may 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.
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…
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
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…
I was driving when the car suddenly lost power and speed. The accelerator stopped working properly. Immediately, the check engine light came on for the first time on the instrument panel, along with the "Stop Parking" alert. I immediately called for a tow truck to take me to the nearest Toyota…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Toyota Tundras have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 804 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 5 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Toyota Tundra?
Owners report a typical cost of $3,450 (half paid between $2,350 and $5,250), from 18 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Toyota Tundra?
The most frequent phrase is “rear differential”, in 41 of 804 complaints.
Other Toyota Tundra problems
- Structure problems (1,730)
- Engine problems (820)
- Suspension problems (814)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (555)
- Air Bags problems (494)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (462)
- Electrical System problems (456)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (414)
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