2010 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
Owners filed 41 engine-area complaints for the 2010 Toyota Tundra, 25% of all complaints for the year. Most reports describe sudden or unintended acceleration and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 12,100. Two related recalls address accelerator pedal and floor mat entrapment issues.
- Engine complaints
- 41
- 25% of 163 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 163
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 12,100 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle surges or accelerates unexpectedly when the driver tries to brake or slow down, sometimes leading to a crash.
- Truck lunges or takes off suddenly when shifted into reverse or park at low speed.
- Engine revs or races on its own when cruise control is engaged, even after the driver presses the brake.
- Vehicle stalls or shuts off completely while driving at highway speed, with the check engine light coming on first.
- Engine idles high at stoplights and bogs down or dies repeatedly when starting.
When 2010 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 29, 2009, latest Apr 3, 2023.
Engine recalls for the 2010 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 10V017000Jan 21, 2010Engine2,230,661 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without a/c) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
Risk: The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v-018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
- NHTSA 09V388000Oct 5, 2009Engine4,445,056 vehicles
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331, lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Engine complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2010 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 41 engine-area complaints for the 2010 Tundra, which is 25% of all 163 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to the 2010 Toyota Tundra engine problems?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 10V017000 for accelerator pedal reinforcement and recall 09V388000 for accelerator pedal entrapment by floor mats, both covering the 2010 Tundra.
- At what mileage do 2010 Tundra engine problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 12,100 miles.
- Did the 2010 Tundra engine issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 3 injuries linked to complaints in the engine problem area for the 2010 Tundra, with no fires reported.
- What kind of engine problems do 2010 Tundra owners report most?
- Owners most often describe sudden acceleration, engine surging when disengaging cruise control, and unexpected stalling at highway speed.