2024 Toyota Tundra Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 83 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Toyota Tundra, 25% of its 335 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 3,600 miles. A related recall (24V125000) covers unexpected vehicle movement tied to transmission control ECU software.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 83
- 25% of 335
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 3,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a delay of one to three seconds between pressing the accelerator and the truck actually moving after coming to a complete stop.
- Some describe the throttle going completely unresponsive for a few seconds before suddenly lurching or launching forward, sometimes breaking traction.
- Several drivers noted the hesitation happens specifically when pulling into traffic, turning left, or turning right after a stop, raising collision risk with oncoming vehicles.
- One owner reported a distinct thud or jolt felt through the steering wheel and pedal at exactly 40 mph in multiple drive modes.
- A few complaints mention the same throttle lag occurring on inclines when starting from a stopped position.
- Some owners state the hesitation is intermittent, ranging from barely noticeable to several seconds long depending on the situation.
When 2024 Toyota Tundra transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 12, 2024, latest Sep 15, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 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 and powertrain complaints does the 2024 Toyota Tundra have?
- NHTSA lists 83 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 Tundra, which is 25% of the 335 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Toyota Tundra transmission?
- Yes. Recall 24V125000 covers 2022-2024 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, along with related Lexus and Sequoia Hybrid models, for unexpected vehicle movement in neutral. Toyota's remedy is a free transmission control ECU software update.
- At what mileage do 2024 Tundra transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 3,600 miles, indicating the issue tends to appear early in ownership.
- What does the throttle hesitation feel like on the 2024 Tundra?
- Owners describe a delay of one to three seconds after pressing the gas pedal from a stop, sometimes followed by a sudden surge of power, most noticeable when pulling into traffic or turning.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2024 Tundra shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.