2024 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 187 of 335 total complaints (56%) filed on the 2024 Toyota Tundra, with median mileage at failure around 24,000 miles. Two recalls (26V320000 and 25V767000) address main bearing contamination in the V35A engine tied to this pattern.
- Engine complaints
- 187
- 56% of 335
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 24,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report throttle hesitation or lag of half a second to a full second when accelerating from a stop or merging, sometimes causing near-misses in traffic.
- Multiple owners describe sudden and complete engine failure while driving, with no warning lights beforehand, in some cases requiring towing to a dealership.
- Some owners report engine clunking or ticking noises that led dealers to suspect internal engine damage, with concern about whether their VIN was covered under the recall.
- One owner reported the vehicle catching fire while parked and not running, destroying the front half of the engine compartment.
- One owner described a loss of steering warning followed by an engine failure warning and complete loss of power while driving at highway speed.
- A few owners noted real-world fuel economy well below the advertised EPA city/highway numbers.
When 2024 Toyota Tundra engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 25, 2023, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2024 Toyota Tundra
- 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 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.
Engine complaints by Tundra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- What engine problems are reported on the 2024 Toyota Tundra?
- NHTSA lists 187 engine complaints for the 2024 Tundra, or 56% of all complaints filed for that model year. Owners describe acceleration hesitation, sudden engine failure, and unusual noises, with a median mileage at failure of about 24,000 miles.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2024 Toyota Tundra?
- Yes. Recall 26V320000 and recall 25V767000 both cover the V35A engine used in the 2024 Tundra, citing manufacturing debris that can contaminate the engine and cause the #1 main bearing to fail. Dealers inspect the bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data.
- How many total complaints does the 2024 Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 335 total complaints for the 2024 Tundra, of which 187 involve the engine.
- Has the 2024 Tundra engine issue caused any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 0 injuries reported among the 187 engine complaints.