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Toyota · NHTSA safety record

2023 Toyota Tundra

Every safety complaint, recall and defect investigation the US government holds on this vehicle.

Owners have filed 407 safety complaints about the 2023 Toyota Tundra with the US government. Of those, 7 describe a crash, 5 mention a fire, 3 people were injured and no death is recorded. 13 recall campaigns are open against it.

The most complained-about system is the engine, named in 164 complaints, 40% of the total. The typical failure was reported at 30,000 miles, the median across the 54 complaints that gave an odometer reading.

Compiled from NHTSA's complaint, recall and investigation files · Covers January 2023 to September 2026 · How this is counted

What is on file

407 complaints on file

407

Complaints

7

Describe a crash

5

Mention fire

3

People injured

0

Deaths

A complaint is an unverified account by the person who filed it, not a finding of fault. One complaint is one ODI number, which is how NHTSA counts them.

A recall is the manufacturer conceding a defect, and the repair is free. Whether one covers your particular car is a question only its VIN can answer, because a campaign covers a production range rather than a model year.

Which system owners named

Complaints naming each system
ENGINE 164 · 40%
POWER TRAIN 85 · 21%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 61 · 15%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 48 · 12%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 48 · 12%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 40 · 10%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 30 · 7%
SERVICE BRAKES 29 · 7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 19 · 5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 14 · 3%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14 · 3%
BACK OVER PREVENTION 12 · 3%
0 69 138

Red marks a system with a recall campaign against it. One complaint can name several systems, so these add up to more than 407.

When the complaints arrived

By the year NHTSA received them

By the year NHTSA received them, which is not the year the failures happened. They peaked in 2025 at 138.

148 111 74 37
23 24 25 26

This is the year the complaint was filed, not the year the failure happened. The range runs from 2023 to 2026, the last of them a part year, which is why its column is drawn faint.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program

NHTSA crashes a car into a barrier and a pole and measures what happens to the dummies inside. This is what it awarded the 2023 Toyota TUNDRA, and it is a separate question from what owners report going wrong later.

Test PU/CC 2WD PU/CC 4WD PU/EC 4WD
Overall Not rated Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal, driver Not rated
Frontal, passenger Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Side barrier Not rated
Side pole Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Chance of rollover — 18.5% 18.5%
Stability control standard Forward collision warning standard Lane departure warning standard

A rating belongs to a tested body style and drivetrain, not to the model as a whole, which is why more than one is listed. A dash means NHTSA did not rate that test for this vehicle.

Recall campaigns

13 on file

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

25V767000 · November 6, 2025

The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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 December 16, 2025. 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. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 126,691 vehicles across all model years covered

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

25V657000 · October 1, 2025

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
The risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 393,838 vehicles across all model years covered

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

25V322000 · May 15, 2025

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
The risk
Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 443,444 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

24V548000 · July 23, 2024

The defect
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · up to 33,848 vehicles across all model years covered

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

24V381000 · May 30, 2024

The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 102,092 vehicles across all model years covered

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

24V125000 · February 21, 2024

The defect
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.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 280,663 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

23V757000 · November 9, 2023

The defect
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC · up to 534 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

23V633000 · September 13, 2023

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 21,781 vehicles across all model years covered

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

23V566000 · August 10, 2023

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 168,179 vehicles across all model years covered

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

23V468000 · July 7, 2023

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
The risk
Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 1,398 vehicles across all model years covered

STRUCTURE:BODY

23V142000 · March 3, 2023

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
The risk
A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 130,266 vehicles across all model years covered

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

23V111000 · February 22, 2023

The defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
The risk
A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · up to 8,989 vehicles across all model years covered

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

22V854000 · November 18, 2022

The defect
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R2.

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · up to 157 vehicles across all model years covered

In owners’ own words

Quoted from the complaint file

Quoted from NHTSA's complaint file. These are unverified accounts by the people who filed them, not findings of fault.

SEATS

1 injured

- A dealership in DFW replaced the drive seat frame in truck due to metal creaking while driving. After the replacement everything was fine until my friend hit her toe against driver side seat frame covered by felt tape. From the factory the truck comes with plastic frame guards to prevent injury to rear passengers but Toyota has failed to fix the issue several times. I recently found out that all Tundra's with powered seats have this safety issue as I was talking to dealer employee who recently purchased a 2024 Tundra then we walked the lot and every single higher trim Tundra with powered seats all have this felt tape over the metal substructure. The felt tape provides no shock absorbing

NHTSA complaint 11598565, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE

fire · towed · 45,000 miles

The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was erratically shaking and several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the interior of the vehicle was extremely hot. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed smoke exiting from underneath the hood. The contact then noticed a fire under the hood. The contact called the local fire department. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. No injuries were sustained. The contact's personal items in the vehicle were damaged. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company. In

NHTSA complaint 11647566, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fire · 63,000 miles

The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact stated the fuel tank located on the driver's side had caught on fire. The vehicle was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was provided. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V566000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were not available. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The

NHTSA complaint 11656017, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

SERVICE BRAKES

fire

On February 25, 2025, I took my 2023 Toyota Tundra VIN# [XXX] to Stokes Toyota Beaufort, SC, for its 45,000-mile service. Just 300 meters after leaving the dealership, my truck caught fire, causing significant damage and putting my safety at risk. I am sharing pictures of the incident and the warning messages I received on the dashboard. I was on my way back to the dealership when this happened. At first, the truck was shaking and losing power. I managed to make a U-turn to return to the dealership, but then the engine stalled. At that moment, I started seeing warning messages on the dashboard. I immediately called the dealership to inform them that I was experiencing issues with my truck.

NHTSA complaint 11660522, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
Toyota seems in no hurry to resolve the engine issue. Now they are not wanting to replace these engines as first promised.. What happens where there is a catastrophic failure later on. Dealerships are no help. When were they made aware of the engine issue and continue to sell these trucks. We as truck owners need someone to be our voice.

NHTSA complaint 11767617. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

AIR BAGS
The driver's side front seat lower plastic shield/trim panel completely fractured under normal, everyday usage conditions. The material failed and cracked into sharp, jagged pieces that protrude out into the cabin entryway/exitway. While exiting the vehicle at approximately 57,00, this broke plastic snagged and nearly caused a severe puncture or laceration injury to my leg. The component houses seat controls and sits adjacent to the side airbag module. Toyota has acknowledged this design flaw in Technical Service Bulletin T-SB-0007-24, but the component has fractured into a sharp, physical hazard inside the cabin, creating an immediate risk of occupant injury. Bottomline: The factory

NHTSA complaint 11767089, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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 result, gasoline spits back out of the filler neck during refueling, spilling fuel onto the vehicle and the ground. This creates a fire hazard at fuel stations. Many other owners of 2022-2024 Tundra Hybrid trucks report the identical failure. I believe this is a manufacturing defect in a sealed electrical component that creates a fuel-spill safety risk. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF

NHTSA complaint 11766277, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

towed · 45,000 miles

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled with an audible beeping sound. The engine symbol with an exclamation mark was illuminated for approximately 2 seconds. The message "Engine Stopping - Get to safe side of Road" was immediately displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and associated the failure with the recall; however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The diagnostic result was inconclusive. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of

NHTSA complaint 11765969, quoted in part. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE
On August 21, 2026, I was driving South on US HWY 281 going approximately 70 miles per hour in the middle lane. Approximately near mile marker 540, the engine shut off and the truck rapidly decelerated. I luckily navigated the truck off the highway in heavy traffic. I attempted to restart the engine and it would not start. I had the truck towed to Shottenkirk Toyota and they diagnosed it as failed main crank bearings.

NHTSA complaint 11765691. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

39,660 miles

The contact owns a 2023 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 vehicle was taken to the local dealer for the recall repair and was diagnosed with engine failure. In addition, the contact stated that the local dealer had not released the vehicle and the vehicle remained at the local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,660.

NHTSA complaint 11765245. Filed by an owner and not verified by NHTSA or by us.

Compare

Other years of the Toyota Tundra

Model year Complaints Recalls Deaths
2026 32 1 —
2025 134 5 —
2024 339 10 —
2022 428 13 —
2021 24 2 —
2020 46 4 —
2019 74 9 —
2018 100 8 —
2017 78 5 —
2016 120 5 —
2015 49 4 —
2014 93 4 —
2013 85 5 —
2012 155 3 —
2011 134 10 —
2010 163 15 —

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Where these numbers come from

A complaint is one owner's account and has not been verified by NHTSA or by us. A vehicle with more complaints is not necessarily worse: models that sold in larger numbers collect more of them. How this is counted.

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