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2011 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2011 Toyota Tundra, 30% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 62,138. No related recall is listed for this engine issue.

Engine complaints
40
30% of 134
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
62,139 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of power and limp mode while driving at highway speeds, with the vehicle unable to accelerate past 30-40 mph.
  • Several complaints describe secondary air injection pump or EGR valve failures triggering the check engine light and reduced power.
  • One owner reported a valve spring failure at 136,124 miles that resulted in engine damage after the extended warranty had expired.
  • Some drivers noticed the check engine light and stalling or power loss recurring after restarting the vehicle.
  • One complaint described a flex-fuel computer misreading ethanol content, causing misfiring under load despite no ethanol being used.
  • A few owners noted that dealers diagnosed the air injection pump as the failure point, a part also flagged on earlier model years.

When 2011 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 12, 2013, latest Jan 25, 2024.

2011 Toyota Tundra engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2013Jul 2014Jul 2015Aug 2016Jun 2017Apr 2018May 2021Jan 2024
40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2013 to Jan 2024; peak May 2016 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tundra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201040 (25%)
  2. 201140 (30%)
  3. 201263 (41%)
  4. 201328 (33%)
  5. 201411 (12%)
  6. 20155 (10%)
  7. 20167 (6%)
  8. 20176 (8%)
  9. 201825 (25%)
  10. 20194 (6%)
  11. 20206 (13%)
  12. 20211 (4%)
  13. 2022223 (52%)
  14. 2023224 (55%)
  15. 2024187 (56%)
  16. 202558 (44%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2011 Toyota Tundra have?
NHTSA lists 40 engine complaints for the 2011 Tundra, making up 30% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Toyota Tundra engine problems?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint area.
At what mileage do 2011 Tundra engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 62,138 miles, though individual cases range from very low mileage to over 165,000 miles.
What is the most common engine complaint on the 2011 Tundra?
Owners most often describe sudden power loss or limp mode tied to secondary air injection pump or EGR valve failures, along with check engine light warnings.
Did the engine problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint area includes 2 crashes and 1 injury, with no reported fires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.