2017 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,550miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Toyota Tundra, 6% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,550 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.
“Unburnt fuel is entering the exhaust system and combusting when it comes in contact with the catalytic convertors. This happens almost every time it is driven. This has been happening from the day we bought it. Took the truck to dick hannah Toyota in longveiw wa. They had never heard of this. The talked to the factory but nobody has a solution. The dealer tried a similar truck and got the same results. They talked to the Toyota field rep. And he stated he could make this happen to his Tundra when ever he wanted? This has happened while incruise control also.”
NHTSA complaint #11164645, filed 2019-01, 200 miles“As I am driving down the pickup loses power/ has no power. Was driving down the interstate and trying to make it up the Harbor bridge I could only go 40. Then try to pass a semi that (BAD DRIVER) was dangerously close, I could not even pass him. Not to mention people were angry at me and getting defensive. There were no warning lights, I took it in immediately. It has been inspected by my secondary warranty I purchased. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502320, filed 2023-01“My 2017 Toyota Tundra Limited has 107,192 miles. I took the vehicle to Berlin City Toyota in Portland, ME for an oil change. The service technician told me that the truck has a cam tower leak. The engine is leaking oil directly onto the exhaust manifold. The service technician told me that if the leak gets worse the engine oil could combust and the engine would light on fire. I regularly have my truck serviced at Berlin City Toyota in Portland, ME, which is where I purchased the truck. …”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 23% |
| 2025 | 47 | 33% |
| 2024 | 153 | 44% |
| 2023 | 168 | 41% |
| 2022 | 165 | 38% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 6 | 13% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 12% |
| 2017 | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 23 | 27% |
| 2012 | 57 | 37% |
| 2011 | 35 | 26% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 13% |
| 2008 | 36 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 7% |
| 2006 | 18 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 6 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Toyota Tundra
27 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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