2024 Toyota Tundra Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2024 Toyota Tundra has a complaint index of 95, the second-worst of 21 model years, and is rated Avoid. NHTSA lists 335 complaints, 10 recalls, and an engine problem area covering 56% of complaints with a median failure mileage of 24,000.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 21 Tundra years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 335
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 10
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2024 Toyota Tundra problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine187 (56%)
- Transmission & Powertrain83 (25%)
- Electrical System63 (19%)
- Fuel System47 (14%)
- Other36 (11%)
- Brakes23 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras20 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (4%)
- Structure & Body9 (3%)
- Steering7 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the engine warning light illuminating with a 'Reduce Engine Power' message shortly after purchase, in one case around 1,593 miles.
- Some trucks caught fire in the engine compartment or near the gas pillar area while parked and not running, with no prior warning lights.
- Fuel gauges have jumped to a false 'full' reading when the tank was actually at half to three-quarters capacity, sometimes after parking on an incline.
- Drivers describe an intermittent driveline shimmy between 40 and 65 mph starting around 1,700 miles that dealers called normal.
- One owner reported airbags failing to deploy in a deer-strike crash despite the dashboard indicating deployment had occurred.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered without impact while driving on the interstate in a vehicle about three months old.
2024 Toyota Tundra recalls
10 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V320000May 20, 2026Engine43,566 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 23, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 24V381 and 25V767.
- NHTSA 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Other8,230 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
- NHTSA 26V038000Jan 23, 2026Collision Avoidance & Cameras161,268 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not 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 camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
2024 Toyota Tundra fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 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.
2024 compared with other Tundra years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Toyota Tundra reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 Tundra a complaint index of 95, ranking it 2nd worst among 21 model years, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Tundra years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Toyota Tundra?
- Engine issues dominate, making up 56% of complaints (187 of 335), with a median failure mileage of 24,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Toyota Tundra have engine recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists engine recalls tied to the V35A engine, including one about manufacturing debris that may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2024 Tundra, covering engine, electrical, collision-avoidance camera, and suspension/tire components.
- How does the 2024 Tundra compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 95 is close to the worst year, 2023, at 100, and far above lower-risk years like 2021, which scored 10 and earned a Best verdict.