2024 Toyota Tundra Problems

What owners report

Owners of the 2024 Tundra most often describe a lag or dead-pedal hesitation when pulling away from a stop, and a separate group report engine noises that progress to loss of power, with several tied to a V35A engine recall for bearing debris. A third recurring theme is infotainment and rear camera trouble, plus complaints about slow recall parts availability for the reverse lights and engine campaigns.

1. 1
   Engine

   Engine noise or knocking leading to loss of power

   • 133 complaints (38%)
   • median 26,000 mi at 2.2 yrs old (22 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2023–2026

   Complaints describe a ticking or knocking sound that gets louder, followed by stalling, reduced power, or an engine that will not restart; several report the dealer found metal debris or bearing damage and recommended a rebuild or replacement. Some owners mention low oil, oil on the block, or oil puddles with a burning oil smell. Others contacted about the V35A engine recalls and were told the repair parts were not yet available. Spread from a few thousand miles to the mid-40,000s, with several reports between about 20,000 and 45,000 miles.

   Recall 25V767000Recall 26V3200003 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the truck's VIN is covered by the V35A engine recalls and whether the remedy has been performed. On a cold start, listen for ticking or knocking, check the oil level and condition, and look for oil residue or fresh oil smells.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “On 11/28/2025 I was driving to work and all the warning lights on my 2024 Toyota lit up and the engine shut completely off. I had the vehicle towed to Performance Toyota Dealership in Bountiful, UT. I learned that there is a recall for the engine on these vehicles. The vehicle is still under factory warranty and had 34k miles on it. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11703848, filed 2025-12

   “With only under 23000 miles, engine started clunking on way back home from a day trip. Took the truck to dealer and they said the engine tech will see on Monday, but almost 100% it’s the engine. They want to rebuild and not replace because my vin is not in the Toyota engine recall yet. Please help with this, I can’t be risking pulling my 9000 boat and the rebuild engine to crap on me on the hwy with kids and family in truck. Thank you”

   NHTSA complaint #11730622, filed 2026-04
2. 2
   Transmission and drivetrain

   Hesitation or dead accelerator pedal from a stop

   • 157 complaints (45%)
   • median 21,000 mi at 2.2 yrs old (14 state mileage)
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners describe pressing the accelerator from a stop, or while rolling slowly into an intersection, and getting no response for several seconds before the truck moves or lurches forward. Some say the pedal stays dead even when pushed to the floor, and several note the dealer documented it as normal operation or could not duplicate it. Some complaints also mention a rough idle or misfire alongside the hesitation. Reported from very low mileage up to about 22,000 miles, often during low-speed pulling away or rolling stops.

   Recall 24V1250002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the drivability/transmission bulletin has been applied, and test the truck from a rolling stop and from a full stop on an incline to feel for a delay. Note in the test drive whether the delay is present when cold and when warm.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving to dinner in Bluefield< West Virginia on Saturday evening, I came to an intersection where I was making a left hand turn with a green arrow on the light. As I approached the intersection, I slowed to something under 10 miles an hour and proceeded to initiate a left hand turn. As I rolled onto the throttle, there was no response from the engine for approximately 15 seconds. The engine remained at idle as I coasted through the turn. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11739162, filed 2026-05

   “My 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum Non/Hybrid regularly stalls when trying to accelerate from a stop. This happens every day. When accelerating from a stop, the truck takes several seconds to move the truck to the point of almost being hit by oncoming traffic that I should have plenty of time to turn in front of. This is a very common problem among the Toyota Tundra community. I’ve brought this up to my dealer several times. They document it and call it normal operation.”

   NHTSA complaint #11704275, filed 2025-12
3. 3
   Brakes

   Brake pedal to the floor or uneven stopping

   • 88 complaints (25%)
   • median 11,000 mi at 1.6 yrs old (14 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Complaints describe the brake pedal traveling to the floorboard with an abnormal sound and the truck not stopping as expected, or the rear end swerving and the brakes grabbing unevenly during a stop. In others, the vehicle stopped on its own with the brake warning light on. Dealers reportedly replaced front brakes or a brake disc and, in some cases, parts were on backorder. Reported very early, mostly under about 10,000 miles.

   What to check: During a test drive, brake firmly from highway speed on a clear road to check pedal feel and straight-line stopping, and ask for service records showing brake work or fluid service.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to stop for a traffic signal, the vehicle's rear end was swerving to the right and left directions. The contact stated that the rear wheels had at moments stopped turning which made the vehicle skip and bounce before he was able to stop. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11635216, filed 2025-01, 300 miles

   “The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal felt loose and made an abnormal sound while being depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake disk needed to be replaced; however, the remedy was not guaranteed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.”

   NHTSA complaint #11617940, filed 2024-10, 10,000 miles
4. 4
   Electrical system

   Rearview camera black, frozen, or moisture in image

   • 34 complaints (10%)
   • median 19,950 mi at 2.3 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2024–2026

   Owners report the backup camera showing a frozen image or a black screen when reverse is selected, sometimes with moisture visible in the picture; some also describe the infotainment screen malfunctioning or hands-free calls dropping. Complaints mention dealers could not reproduce the issue or that software fixes were applied. Reported from a few thousand miles up to around 30,000 miles, sometimes in wet or rainy conditions.

   Recall 26V038000Recall 25V657000Recall 25V3220003 related service bulletins

   What to check: With the truck in reverse, check the camera image in dry and wet weather, and confirm the rear camera and head unit software updates or campaigns have been completed.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting), 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), and 26V038000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-15 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced engine power. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11717204, filed 2026-02, 36,500 miles

   “The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the messages “Engine Power Reduced” and “Support Brake Malfunction” were displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the message “Malfunction with Throttle/Engine/Powertrain” was displayed. …”

   NHTSA complaint #11717026, filed 2026-02, 7,278 miles

Buying note. Check the VIN against the V35A engine and reverse-light campaigns and confirm which remedies have actually been completed, since parts availability has been a recurring complaint. A thorough test drive should include slow rolling starts, a cold start listen, and a reverse camera check.

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.