2023 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 224 engine complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, 55% of all 405 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 35,500 miles. Two recalls (24V381000 and 25V767000) cover V35A engine debris that can damage the #1 main bearing.
- Engine complaints
- 224
- 55% of 405
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 35,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Sudden loss of power or complete engine shutdown while driving at highway speed, sometimes with no warning.
- Engine internals reportedly breaking apart, with metal found in the oil after the engine quit running.
- Stalling accompanied by dashboard warning lights, hybrid system failure messages, or instrument panel flutter.
- Hesitation or delayed throttle response when accelerating from a stop or low speed.
- Owners report waiting for recall parts (24V381000 and 25V767000) that were not yet available at the time of complaint.
- Some complaints describe smoke from under the hood or an acrid odor accompanying the power loss.
When 2023 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 19, 2023, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tundra
- 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 24V381000May 30, 2024Engine102,092 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 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 replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
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 common are engine problems in the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA lists 224 engine complaints for the 2023 Tundra, which is 55% of the 405 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Toyota Tundra engine?
- Yes. Recall 24V381000, reported May 30, 2024, and recall 25V767000, reported November 6, 2025, both cover V35A engine debris contamination in 2022-2023 Tundra models.
- At what mileage do 2023 Tundra engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 35,500 miles.
- What happens during a 2023 Tundra engine failure?
- Owners describe sudden power loss or stalling while driving, sometimes with warning lights, metal debris in the oil, or smoke from the engine bay.
- Are the 2023 Tundra engine recalls a do-not-drive order?
- No. Neither the 24V381000 nor the 25V767000 recall is marked do-not-drive or park-outside in NHTSA's records.