2024 Toyota Tundra Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Tundra years
The 2024 Toyota Tundra ranks worst of 16 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 335 complaints tied largely to engine problems (56% of complaints). It carries 10 recalls, including engine bearing and camera display issues, and is rated Avoid relative to other Tundra years.
- Complaints
- 335
- Recalls
- 10
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 20
- 18 city / 23 hwy
Top 2024 Toyota Tundra problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Some engines have caught fire while the truck sat parked and not running, with no warning lights beforehand.
- A vehicle caught fire while parked in a driveway, with flames coming from the gas pillar area.
- Fuel gauges have jumped or reset to show a full tank when the tank was actually at half to three-quarters full.
- Owners report an intermittent shimmy in the driveline between 40 and 65 mph that dealers described as normal but that worsened over time.
- Some trucks displayed a Check Engine light with a Reduce Engine Power warning shortly after purchase, at very low mileage.
- A sunroof reportedly shattered while driving on the interstate with no contact from any foreign object.
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?
- Compared to other Tundra model years, 2024 ranks worst, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 335 NHTSA complaints, most tied to the engine.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Toyota Tundra?
- Engine problems dominate, making up 56% of complaints (187 of 335), with a median failure mileage of 24,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Tundra have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 10 recalls for the 2024 Tundra, including engine main bearing inspections, a rearview camera display software error, and a tire sidewall damage recall.
- Are there fire risks with the 2024 Tundra?
- NHTSA complaint data lists 3 fire reports for the 2024 Tundra, including incidents where the vehicle was parked and not running.
- How does the 2024 Tundra compare to other years?
- The 2024 Tundra has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest among all 16 model years tracked, ranking it worst overall alongside 2022 (80) and 2023 (93), which are also rated Avoid.