AI Damage2023 Toyota Tundra: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Toyota Tundra filed 412 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and powertrain. The maker issued 181 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 412
- involving a crash
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 181
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 41% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 21% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 12% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 7% of all complaints
- 8 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- Engine: 168 complaints (41% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Powertrain: 88 complaints (21% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 61 complaints (15% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 48 complaints (12% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 4.
- Electrical system: 41 complaints (10% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 63.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.4 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- 3.4 L · hybrid · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 412 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 168 | 2 | 13 |
| Powertrain | 88 | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 48 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 41 | 1 | 63 |
| Service brakes | 30 | 0 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 0 | 42 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 1 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact also stated that his trailer had detached from the tailgate which caused the trailer to jackknife the rear end of the vehicle which cause his rear tire to blow out which caused the vehicle to stop and not crash into any objects No medical attention was needed but the contact drove himself to the hospital…
The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the navigation screen would shut off and then it would restart with no information. The contact would have to stop driving and reenter the information.
Could it have the same parking brake problem that resulted in the recent recall of 870 thousand 2021-2023 Ford F-150s? Could it be something else? Please consider requiring mechanical interlocks for shift levers.
Cannot find the correct tire size in the drop-down. But these tires are Bridgestone Dueler H/T 265/60/20 685. These tires are extremely unstable on this vehicle going any rate of speed on the highway with rigid surface.
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.
Toyota is taking way too long to address this problem. 3 years is to long. 1Unrepaired Recalls associated with this VIN May 15, 2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25TB06 NHTSA Recall Number25V322 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary Due to moisture accumulation over time, both reverse lamps on…
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 and the light was cleared. I reported rough running and hesitation pulling away, and fear of a stall in traffic.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 136 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 6% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Tundra has 161 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 412, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- OBSOLETE NOTICE August 24, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0032-26
- Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS…
Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling…
- Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may…
Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
- TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN…
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING ASSIST ECU CERTAIN 2022 - 2024 TUNDRA / TUNDRA HYBRID
- Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS…
Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0022-26.
- Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles…
Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistling noise coming from one or both outer rear-view mirrors while driving 65 – 85…
- SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 Certain 2023-2024 Model Year Sequoia HV Certain 2022 – 2023 Model Year…
SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 Certain 2023-2024 Model Year Sequoia HV Certain 2022 – 2023 Model Year Tundra & Tundra HV Trailer Back Up Guide Feature Inoperative Frequently Asked Questions
- After calibrating a trailer and using the Trailer Backup Guide feature, subsequent use of this feature may…
After calibrating a trailer and using the Trailer Backup Guide feature, subsequent use of this feature may result in a “Trailer not detected” message or a blank multimedia display that prevents the display of features…
- Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition…
- Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may…
Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.
- A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 –…
A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Mirai, and Sequoia Hybrid…
NHTSA lists 181 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, powertrain, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 412. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (17%), hesitation when accelerating (15%), loss of power / limp mode (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA lists 181 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Toyota Tundra from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.