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2023 Toyota Tundra Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 30 brake complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, 7% of its 405 total complaints that year. There are no related brake recalls listed for this model year, and median mileage at failure is 12,802 miles. Two fires and one injury are tied to this complaint area.

Brakes complaints
30
7% of 405
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
12,802 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report loud squeaking or screeching brake noise that starts shortly after purchase and gets louder over time, especially in rainy weather.
  • Some describe recurring brake pad and rotor service that fails to fix persistent noise even after multiple dealer visits.
  • Several complaints mention vibration or shaking while braking, sometimes paired with engine misfire or power loss.
  • Owners note the adaptive cruise control relies heavily on the brakes during downhill driving instead of using the transmission, causing brake overheating and shaking.
  • One report describes a fire that led to complete brake failure while driving, forcing the driver to jump from the moving truck.

When 2023 Toyota Tundra brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 19, 2023, latest Aug 21, 2026.

2023 Toyota Tundra brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2023Sep 2023Jan 2024May 2024Aug 2024Jan 2025Oct 2025Aug 2026
30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Apr 2024 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tundra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Tundra model year

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

  1. 201020 (13%)
  2. 201114 (10%)
  3. 201214 (9%)
  4. 20134 (5%)
  5. 20148 (9%)
  6. 201510 (21%)
  7. 201634 (29%)
  8. 201713 (17%)
  9. 201831 (31%)
  10. 20199 (13%)
  11. 20204 (9%)
  12. 20210 (0%)
  13. 202232 (7%)
  14. 202330 (7%)
  15. 202423 (7%)
  16. 20256 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA lists 30 brake-related complaints for the 2023 Tundra, which is 7% of the 405 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
No related brake recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2023 Tundra, though some owners reference other open recalls affecting the truck.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2023 Tundra?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2023 Tundra is 12,802 miles.
Have brake issues caused any crashes or injuries on the 2023 Tundra?
NHTSA data shows zero crashes, two fires, and one injury associated with brake-area complaints on the 2023 Tundra.
How does the 2023 Tundra compare to other model years for brake complaints?
The 2023 Tundra's brake complaints make up 7% of its total complaints, similar to 2022 and 2024, but lower than years like 2016 and 2018, which had 29% and 31% shares respectively.

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.