2023 Toyota Tundra Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 12%of 412 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,868miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2023 Toyota Tundra, 12% of the 412 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,868 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle was unresponsive while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle revved but failed to respond properly. The vehicle gradually reached 45 MPH, and then the check engine and several other unknown warning lights illuminated before the vehicle started losing motive power. The vehicle was unable to exceed 35 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11709751, filed 2026-01, 43,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was idling rough; however, there was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the remedy for the recall was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11757406, filed 2026-08, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal and clamoring sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. …”
NHTSA complaint #11707512, filed 2025-12, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under the recall because there was sludge found inside the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11758060, filed 2026-08, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 25V767000Nov 6, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2022–2024, Lexus LX 2022–2024, GX 2024
- 24V381000May 30, 2024Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the…Covers: Toyota Tundra 2022–2023, Lexus LX 2022–2023
Related service bulletins
- 10253223Mar 4, 2024This is to advise of various price adjustments that will affect Toyota Genuine Motor Oil and Long Life Coolant, effective March 1, 2024. These products are ordered through the…
- 10252250Feb 14, 2024TT: Vehicle may exhibit an oil leak from the sealing surface between the Oil Filter (PN: 9091510010) and the Oil Cooler (PN: 15710-F4010) in cold weather with sub-freezing…
- 10251749Feb 7, 2024PANT: These new Toyota Genuine MVP Air Filters are available as customer-paid replacements installed by a Toyota dealer or sold over the counter. These Toyota Genuine Parts are…
- 10241404Jul 25, 2023TSB: Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 25 | 7% |
| 2023 | 48 | 12% |
| 2022 | 39 | 9% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 19 | 6% |
| 2007 | 31 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 44 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2023 Toyota Tundra
168 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
88 complaintsFuel system
75 complaintsOther or unknown
48 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsForward collision avoidance
14 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Tundra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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