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2023 Toyota Tundra Problems

Compared with other Toyota Tundra years

More complaints than typical for this model

100/100 8.1× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2020

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
412filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,000miles, 54 complaints with mileage
Recalls
13campaigns on record
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 3.4L 6-cyl RWD · 18 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Toyota Tundra (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2023 Tundra most often describe sudden loss of engine power or stalling, sometimes with knocking and metal debris found in the oil, and many tie these reports to the V35A main-bearing recall. A second common theme is hesitation or delayed acceleration from a stop that dealers often could not reproduce, along with complaints about a fuel-level gauge that reads incorrectly and brake noise.

  1. Engine

    Loss of engine power, stalling and bearing debris

    • 148 complaints (36%)
    • median 34,736 mi at 2.7 yrs old (37 state mileage)
    • 7 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Complaints describe the truck losing motive power or shutting off while driving, sometimes with a knocking sound, smoke from under the hood or a message telling the driver to pull over. Several owners say a dealer found metal debris or shavings in the engine oil and recommended an engine replacement or short-block repair. Many report the engine-related recall was on their vehicle but the parts were not yet available, so the vehicle was left unrepaired. Reports cluster from a few thousand miles up to roughly 40,000-70,000 miles, with many on the highway or during acceleration.

    Recall 25V767000Recall 24V3810002 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the V35A main-bearing recall work (25V767000 or 24V381000) has been performed and for proof. Check the oil and the oil filter for metal particles, and listen for knocking on a cold start.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V657000 (Back Over Prevention), 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting), and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11710316, filed 2026-01, 34,736 miles

    “The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11747191, filed 2026-06, 26,700 miles
  2. Transmission and drivetrain

    Hesitation or delayed acceleration from a stop

    Mentioned in 8 of 60 sampled complaints

    Owners describe pressing the accelerator after a stop sign, rolling stop or slow turn and getting no response for a second or more before the truck surges forward. Some say the transmission software was reset or the engine control software was updated, and that the hesitation returned afterward. Several say the dealer could not duplicate the condition. Mostly reported between about 15,000 and 50,000 miles, and frequently after slowing to a near stop.

    Recall 24V1250002 related service bulletins

    What to check: Drive the truck from several rolling and full stops during the test drive and note any delay in response. Ask whether the transmission or engine control software bulletins have been applied.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “After braking or coming to a momentary stop, such as a stop sign, the tundra’s throttle is delayed for 2-3 seconds. Full pedal to floor, no acceleration. Extremely scary when it occurs, results in pulling out into traffic and having to wait 2-3 seconds before accelerating. It seems to be the ECM hunting for gears after slowing, hesitating, then selecting 6th gear and bottoming out before downshifting to 2nd and nearly burning out as it finally accelerates away from rapidly approaching traffic. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11643594, filed 2025-02

    “The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to respond. After the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard, the vehicle responded. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11553836, filed 2023-11, 21,000 miles

Buying note. Have a pre-purchase inspection look for metal in the engine oil and confirm which recall remedies have actually been completed, since parts availability has been an issue for some owners. Drive it through several stops and a reverse maneuver so the transmission hesitation and camera behavior can be observed firsthand.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 412 consumer complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. 54 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. Of all complaints, 7 involved a crash, 5 a fire, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 181 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 14 Toyota Tundra model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 100 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (12), Steering (12), Body and structure (9), Lane departure (8), Suspension (7), Tires (7), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (7), Air bags (4), Seats (4), Wheels (4), Latches, locks and linkages (3), Equipment (2).

Example complaints

Engine: “Unknown. Intermittently when merging into highway traffic from the onramp, the truck will stall and I will lose acceleration. There will be a loss in power and the truck speed will not change. instead it will just coast with no ability to change speed. I have owned the truck for 1 year and 3months. I advised the dealer and they can not duplicate the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11712172, filed 2026-01

Transmission and drivetrain: “On several occasions I have a dead pedal situation on acceleration from a brief stop. When you press the accelerator, the truck does not accelerate immediately. Instead there is a second or two pause before truck responds to accelerator input. When crossing traffic, this hesitation has caused several situations in which i have almost been t-boned.”

NHTSA complaint #11701913, filed 2025-11

Fuel system: “There have been multiple times, since owning the vehicle, when there is dangerous throttle lag. I step on the gas to turn and nothing happens for a few seconds. It can be pretty scary when there is a car coming and the truck just rolls for a few minutes before accelerating. It’s become a major safety concern for my family.”

NHTSA complaint #11711714, filed 2026-01

Engine cooling: “See attached document for complaint. 100,000 Toyota Tundras have been recalled for Engine defects that require engine replacements. Toyota recall letter directed me to contact my dealer for engine replacement information. I have been to Toyota of Cedar Park, Texas three times just to find out if there is a schedule that will let me know when my truck will be serviced for engine replacement. The answer was no. More questions and no answers. How many have been completed to date? Are the 2022 Tundras completed? No answer. Any idea as to when my engine will be replaced? …”

NHTSA complaint #11722262, filed 2026-03

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 54 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 19,000 and 43,000 miles.

13%0–1020%10–2546%25–5019%50–752%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (54 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

2023202420251382026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Tundra · crew cab 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 18.5% risk
Tundra · crew cab 2WDnot rated5 / 555—
Tundra · extended cab 4WDnot rated———4 · 18.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2023 Toyota Tundra version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182420$3,350
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cyl10-speed automatic182320$3,350
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172319$3,550
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172219$3,550
Tundra 2WD3.4L 6-cyl · hybrid10-speed automatic202422$3,050
Tundra 4WD3.4L 6-cyl · hybrid10-speed automatic192220$3,350
Tundra 4WD PRO3.4L 6-cyl · hybrid10-speed automatic182019$3,550

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 13 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tundra → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 181 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 181 bulletins →

Other model years of the Toyota Tundra

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026366,0001520Too new to compareToo new
20251414,6055520Too new to compareToo new
202435015,00010520Too new to compareToo new
202341230,00013520100 · MoreToo new
202243228,50013520100 · MoreRising
20212418,0002415—Rising
2020473,000441550 · TypicalFalling
20197417,256941659 · TypicalStable
20181007,900841669 · MoreStable
20177816,000541542 · TypicalStable
201612015,000541575 · MoreStable
20155157,00044175 · FewerFalling
20149340,00043–41732 · FewerFalling
20138553,250541727 · FewerFalling
201215678,893341731 · FewerFalling
201113469,5001041744 · TypicalFalling
201016341,63015—1679 · MoreFalling
20093860,00012—1626 · FewerFalling
200832742,39612—16100 · MoreFalling
200739048,21012—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200654596,00010—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200537782,22512—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2004466102,0008—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200339998,5647—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200248291,1003—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
2001415102,0002—16Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20001,01199,6653—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Toyota Tundra model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Owners of the 2023 Tundra most often describe sudden loss of engine power or stalling, sometimes with knocking and metal debris found in the oil, and many tie these reports to the V35A main-bearing recall. The issues reported most often: Loss of engine power, stalling and bearing debris; Hesitation or delayed acceleration from a stop.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?

NHTSA recorded 412 consumer complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2023 Toyota Tundra is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 168 complaints (41% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 88.

Has the 2023 Toyota Tundra been recalled?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2023 Toyota Tundra do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 Toyota Tundra 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Tundra get?

The EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Tundra (Tundra 2WD, 3.4L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Toyota Tundra reported?

Among the 54 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 19,000 and 43,000 miles; 80% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.