2023 Toyota Tundra Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 85 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, 21% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 28,000 miles. A related recall (24V125000) addresses unexpected vehicle movement tied to the transmission control ECU.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 85
- 21% of 405
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 28,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report throttle hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop or rolling at slow speeds, sometimes causing the truck to jolt forward once power returns.
- Some drivers describe sudden loss of acceleration power at highway speed, forcing a crossing of multiple lanes to reach an exit.
- Several complaints describe the vehicle moving forward on its own while in neutral or park, including one case tied to a crash after the transmission shifted unexpectedly.
- Owners report getting stuck in 4WD with the 4L light blinking, requiring sensor recalibration to resolve.
- Some report the transmission failing to downshift correctly when slowing for a turn and then accelerating again, causing the engine to rev without matching acceleration.
When 2023 Toyota Tundra transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 5, 2023, latest Sep 11, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tundra
- NHTSA 24V125000Feb 21, 2024Transmission & Powertrain280,663 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA has logged 85 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2023 Tundra, which is 21% of all complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2023 Toyota Tundra transmission issues?
- Yes. Recall 24V125000, reported February 2024, covers unexpected vehicle movement when the vehicle is in neutral; Toyota dealers update the transmission control ECU software free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2023 Tundra transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 28,000 miles.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to these problems?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 1 injury associated with transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2023 Tundra, with no fires reported.