2023 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
The 2023 Toyota Tundra ranks 2nd-worst out of 16 model years, with a Complaint Index of 93 and 405 NHTSA complaints. Engine problems dominate at 55% of complaints, backed by 13 recalls, making it an Avoid year relative to other Tundra years.
- Complaints
- 405
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 5
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
Top 2023 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine224 (55%)
- Transmission & Powertrain85 (21%)
- Fuel System75 (19%)
- Electrical System57 (14%)
- Other50 (12%)
- Brakes30 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras24 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires16 (4%)
- Structure & Body15 (4%)
- Steering12 (3%)
What owners report
- Engine failures accompanied by shaking, warning lights, loss of power, and smoke or fire from under the hood.
- Fuel system incidents involving fires near the fuel tank, in some cases spreading to the vehicle while driving.
- Transmission behaves unpredictably, including unexpected drops into park and hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop or on hills.
- Electrical issues where an acrid odor develops inside the cabin shortly after startup, and the fuel gauge resets inaccurately on its own.
- Suspension and tire complaints describe the truck swaying side to side at highway speed even on dry, clear roads.
- Front camera and collision-avoidance systems throw fault codes that dealers cannot resolve.
2023 Toyota Tundra recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V767000Nov 6, 2025Engine126,691 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 25V657000Oct 1, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras393,838 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 25V322000May 15, 2025Electrical System443,444 vehicles
Exterior lighting:back up lights
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.
Risk: Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2023 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- Compared with other Tundra model years, 2023 ranks 2nd-worst out of 16, with a Complaint Index of 93 and 405 NHTSA complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
- Engine problems are the top complaint area, making up 55% of all complaints (224 cases) with a median failure mileage of 35,500 miles.
- Does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have engine recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists recall 25V767000 for debris possibly contaminating the V35A engine's main bearing, and recall 24V381000 covering 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 engines for the same issue, requiring engine assembly replacement in some cases.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, covering the engine, transmission, electrical system, and collision-avoidance camera software.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
- EPA rates the 2023 Toyota Tundra at 20 mpg combined (18 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.