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2010 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
6%of 163 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Toyota Tundra, 6% of the 163 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was on the highway when the engine stalled, and I barely managed to get my truck to the Toyota of dallas dealership, where I had bought my vehicle. They found that between the valve block and valve there was a ring that had come loose that caused the engine to stall. When the car began to stall I could not control the steering and the brake stopped functioning properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10662281, filed 2014-12, 158,000 miles

“I was driving normally down the road after work and the vehicle started running rough and wouldn't go over 40 MPH. I took it to autozone and called the Toyota dealer in morristown, tn. They told me there was a recall on a oxygen pump up to 150,000 miles on my vehicle and that because my vehicle was over 150,ooo miles that it wouldn't be covered and it cost over 2,000 to fix it. I wrote a letter to Toyota and they said they couldn't cover it because it was my fault I didn't check for recalls when I bought it used . …”

NHTSA complaint #11040742, filed 2017-10, 176,000 miles

“My Tundra has 48048 miles on it. I took my Tundra in for an oil change and was told there was a oil leak in the cam tower. The cost to fix it was $2850. It was no longer under warranty. I did a little searching and found that this is a problem that has occurred frequently in this engine. I contacted Toyota and was told, after they consulted with the dealer, that the problem wasn't a defect, but caused by engine wear and altitude. They offered to pay for parts, which were $420. If it is really engine wear, I expect this to happen again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10948627, filed 2017-01, 48,048 miles

“In slow moving traffic, repetitive light gas and light braking. Noticed the brake becoming difficult to depress. Had my left foot stationary on the foot pad, right foot over the brake while rolling forward. Started to drop my right foot on brake as vehicle slowed in front of me and engine suddenly accelerated rapidly as if to full throttle. Pressed on the brake as hard as I could, engine redlined and rear tires started spinning. Popped it in neutral and within a second the engine stopped accelerating out of control. …”

NHTSA complaint #10562359, filed 2014-01, 36,560 miles

“I bought my 2010 Toyota Tundra brand new in feb. 2010, during a routine oil change at Toyota dealer recently, engine oil leaking was noticed by the technician. The repair was done to reseal both cam box housings and replaced seals and gaskets that are related. It costed over $1800. Unfortunately, the vehicle just passed the powertrain warranty, since it has been 5 year and 11 months, but the mileage is at 38,000, related low. I have contaced Toyota us headquarter, told them the oil leaking most likely started before 5 years mark, but it was just discovered now. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821276, filed 2016-01, 38,000 miles

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Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026822%
20254733%
202415344%
202316841%
202216538%
202114%
2020613%
201923%
20181212%
201756%
201665%
201536%
201478%
20132327%
20125737%
20113526%
2010106%
2009513%
20083611%
2007277%
2006183%
2005103%
200461%
200341%
200241%
200081%

Other parts of the 2010 Toyota Tundra

Suspension
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsSteering
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Toyota Tundra

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology