What are the most common Toyota Tundra problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 15,000+ owner reports, the 2023 Toyota Tundra has 7 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Twin-Turbo V6 Engine Bearing Failure, Turbocharger Electronic Wastegate Actuator Failure (V35A Twin-Turbo), Backup Camera Blank/Green Screen on 14-inch Display (Recall). Of these, 3 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Toyota Tundra reliable?
The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 7 known issues documented across 15,000+ owner reports. 3 issues are rated critical: Twin-Turbo V6 Engine Bearing Failure and Turbocharger Electronic Wastegate Actuator Failure (V35A Twin-Turbo) and Backup Camera Blank/Green Screen on 14-inch Display (Recall). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Toyota Tundra problems?
Repair costs for known Toyota Tundra issues range from $0 to $15,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Twin-Turbo V6 Engine Bearing Failure, typically costs $0-$15,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Twin-Turbo V6 Engine Bearing Failure?
Toyota recalled approximately 98,568 Tundras with the new 3.4L twin-turbocharged V6 engine due to machining debris left in the engines during production. This debris can damage the crankshaft bearings, leading to engine knock, rough running, no-start conditions, and sudden loss o… Repairs typically run $0-$15,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Turbocharger Electronic Wastegate Actuator Failure (V35A Twin-Turbo)?
Third-generation Tundras with the V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 (both gas and i-FORCE MAX hybrid) commonly throw boost/wastegate fault codes due to failure of the electronic wastegate actuators integrated into the turbo housings. Early 2022 builds were affected by a bad batch of actuato… Repairs typically run $0-$7,000. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Backup Camera Blank/Green Screen on 14-inch Display (Recall)?
Third-generation Tundras equipped with the multimedia center display (notably the 14-inch unit) can suffer a software fault that causes the screen to go half-green, full-green, or full-black. If this happens while in reverse, the rear/backup camera image fails to display, violati… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
What is the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Panoramic Moonroof Spontaneous Shattering?
Tundra owners report the panoramic/glass moonroof suddenly shattering or 'exploding' with a loud shotgun-like bang, sometimes while driving at highway speed and sometimes while parked, with no impact. Tempered panoramic glass under thermal/installation stress is prone to this fai… Repairs typically run $1,000-$3,000. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Rear Load-Leveling Air Suspension Bottoming Out / Harsh Ride?
Third-generation Tundras optioned with the rear Load-Leveling Rear Height Control air suspension have generated repeated owner complaints of a harsh, crashy ride and of the rear end bottoming out over bumps, with some owners returning to the dealer multiple times for the same con… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: medium.
What is the 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra Multimedia/Infotainment System Freezing, Rebooting, and PIN Loop?
The Audio Multimedia head unit introduced on the third-generation Tundra has well-documented software bugs: the screen freezes shortly after startup (often showing a frozen map), goes black on its own, spontaneously reboots, or gets stuck in a loop repeatedly demanding a Connecte… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: low.
What is the 2023-2024 Toyota Tundra Tundra Payload Label May Understate Accessory Weight — GST Recall 24V548000?
Payload numbers matter more on a full-size pickup than on almost anything else Toyota sells, and this recall targets exactly that. Gulf States Toyota recalled certain 2023-2024 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks equipped with GST accessories because the load carrying capacity modifi… Severity: low.
