The Verdict
Worst problem area
Engine
Engine leads by volume: 217 of 415 complaints (52%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 433 in 2022 to 415 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 415
- Recall campaigns
- 13
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,850–$3,300
- Combined MPG
- 19–22
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 4,150–4,450 | 2,850–3,300 | 2,850–3,300 | 2,850–4,050 | 2,850–3,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 14–15 | 19–22 | 19–22 | 19–22 | 19–22 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 13 / 17 | 17–20 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | 17–20 / 20–24 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 601–635 | 410–461 | 408–461 | 408–461 | 409–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 24 | 433 | 415 | 352 | 142 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?
13 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
Engine: 217 of 415 NHTSA complaints (52%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Tundra get?
EPA rates it 19–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Toyota Tundra?
EPA estimates $2,850–$3,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (7)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 441 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 18 mpg | 23 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 441 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD | 20 mpg (high) | 24 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $2,850 (low) | 408 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 23 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 459 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 17 mpg (low) | 22 mpg | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 460 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 19 mpg | 22 mpg | 20 mpg | $3,100 | 437 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (S10) | 6 | 3.4L | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular | Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD | 18 mpg | 20 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $3,300 (high) | 461 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 217 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 88 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 75 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 41 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 31 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 57 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (13)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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. 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.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
- 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."
- Consequence
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Consequence
- A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 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.
- Consequence
- Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Consequence
- An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Consequence
- An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- 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.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- 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.
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
- 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.
- Consequence
- Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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STRUCTURE:BODY
- 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.
- Consequence
- A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
- 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."
- Consequence
- A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- 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."
- Consequence
- An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.