2023 Toyota Tundra Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. Part of Generation 3 — 2022–present.

20222024
Complaints
535
per 10K Sold
42.7
US Sales
125,185
Crashes
9
Fires
9
Injuries
3
Fatalities
Recalls
13

Worst 2023 Toyota Tundra Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1131 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:39,920 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#272 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:17,400 mi
Crash-related:1
#358 complaints

Fuel System

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Toyota Tundra.

Engine Problems
131
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
39,920
Transmission / Drivetrain
72
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
17,400
Fuel System
58
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
17,000
Engine & Cooling
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,268
Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
12,802
Unintended Acceleration
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,000
Gasoline Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
16,006
Headlight/Taillight Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,368
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,071
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,142
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,142
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Blindspot:Warning:Chime
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Toyota Tundra

13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,711,880 vehicles.

25V767000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~126,691 affected

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.

25V657000Back Over Prevention:software
~393,838 affected

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."

25V322000Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights
~443,444 affected

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.

24V548000Equipment:other:labels
~33,848 affected

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."

24V381000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
~102,092 affected

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.

24V125000Automatic Transmission
~280,663 affected

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.

23V757000Equipment:other:labels
~534 affected

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."

23V633000Equipment:other:labels
~21,781 affected

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."

23V566000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
~168,179 affected

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.

23V468000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
~1,398 affected

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.

+ 3 more recalls

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2023 Toyota Tundra — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 535 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 13 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 131 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (131 complaints, avg 39,920 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (72 complaints, avg 17,400 mi); Fuel System (58 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 27,798 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra include 9 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes — 13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,711,880 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Toyota Tundra?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Toyota Tundra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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