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2023 Toyota Tundra reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 403 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 95 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tundra years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 13 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Back-over prevention, software, and Backup lights.

2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro
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Complaints

403

Per year

95

Recalls

13

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (163 of 403), then Powertrain (85) and Fuel and propulsion system (60). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Tundra has 428 complaints, 69 per year, and the 2024 has 334 complaints, 111 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2023 Toyota Tundra. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (13)

Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-11-06 · NHTSA campaign 25V767000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 25V657000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Remedy Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Recall exterior lighting, backup lights 2025-05-15 · NHTSA campaign 25V322000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Remedy Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
Recall Labels 2024-07-23 · NHTSA campaign 24V548000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2024-05-30 · NHTSA campaign 24V381000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2024-02-21 · NHTSA campaign 24V125000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Remedy Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Recall Labels 2023-11-09 · NHTSA campaign 23V757000
Summary Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
Recall Labels 2023-09-13 · NHTSA campaign 23V633000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.
Recall gasoline fuel system, delivery, hoses and fittings 2023-08-10 · NHTSA campaign 23V566000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Remedy Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
Recall tires, temporary spare tire 2023-07-07 · NHTSA campaign 23V468000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Remedy Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Recall structure, body 2023-03-03 · NHTSA campaign 23V142000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
Remedy Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2023-02-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V111000
Summary Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Remedy Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
Recall Labels 2022-11-18 · NHTSA campaign 22V854000
Summary Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R2.

Complaints by component (403 total)

Engine
163
Powertrain
85
Fuel and propulsion system
60
Engine and engine cooling
47
Electrical system
40
Speed control
30
Service brakes
29
Exterior lighting
19
Forward collision avoidance
14
Fuel system, gasoline
14
Back-over prevention
12
Steering
12
Structure
9
Lane departure
8
Suspension
7
Tires
7
Visibility and wipers
7
Wheels
4
Air bags
3
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Seats
3
Equipment
2
Hydraulic brakes
1
Parking brake
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

5

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

56202390202413820251192026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On August 21, 2026, I was driving South on US HWY 281 going approximately 70 miles per hour in the middle lane. Approximately near mile marker 540, the engine shut off and the truck rapidly decelerated. I luckily…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-20
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-18
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact 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…"
    Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-18
  • "turbo's have to be replaced because of a wastegate failure. This is a well known issue. My vehicle is at 66700 miles and Toyota has denied a good will claim. Though they admit there is nothing I could have done…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-14
  • "The component that is failed/malfunctioning is the mode function of the HVAC blower system. After thorough online research this appears to be related to either the gear door actuator or the blend door being stuck or…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 2WD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 2WD Not rated 5 stars 5 stars Not rated
2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 2WD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 24 20 MPG $3250
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
Tundra two-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 24 22 MPG $2950
Tundra four-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Tundra four-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400
Tundra four-wheel drive 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG $3250
Tundra four-wheel drive PRO 3.4L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 20 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

3rd generation (XK70), 2022–present
Body styles Double Cab, CrewMax
Oil 0W-20 (3.4L i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX) , 7.7 qt capacity
Tire size 255/70R18 to 285/65R18 (265/50R22 on some Limited/Platinum/Capstone trims)
Towing capacity 12,000 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 25V767 covers certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine, along with certain Lexus LX and Lexus GX vehicles. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power. Dealers perform an inspection using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary replace the engine, free of charge. NHTSA campaign 22V445 (Toyota 22TA05) covers certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles: flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing. Dealers inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 403 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 95 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tundra years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 13 recalls on file, including Internal engine parts, Back-over prevention, software, and Backup lights.

What are common problems with a 2023 Toyota Tundra?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (163 of 403), then Powertrain (85) and Fuel and propulsion system (60). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 5 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Tundra has 428 complaints, 69 per year, and the 2024 has 334 complaints, 111 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Toyota Tundra been recalled?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 13 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Owners have filed 403 complaints about the 2023 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Toyota Tundra get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Toyota Tundra is 19.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Toyota Tundra take?

2nd-gen US V8 (2012-2021): 0W-20 (~8.5 qt with filter). 3rd-gen 3.4L i-FORCE (2022+): 0W-20 (~7.7 qt with filter).

Does NHTSA campaign 21V920 cover the Toyota Tundra?

It covers certain 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia vehicles (Toyota 21TB10/21TA10): the power steering gear may have been manufactured incorrectly; dealers inspect and replace as directed.

What generation is the 2020 Toyota Tundra?

2nd generation (2012-2021 in this catalog). The 3rd generation starts in 2022.