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.
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.
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.