2023 Toyota Tundra engine problems

ENGINE

Ive been waiting for years for the previous recalls I have been informed about to get fixed. Feul system,brake lights.Was told by Toyota that someone would call me to come to get them taken care of. In the meantime, constantly checking that my brake lights are working before departing on any excursions in truck & patiently waiting for toyota to reach out when they were gonna fix the first 2 recalls that I was notified about. I can't recall the date exactly, but I was driving on the highway w/ my still backward carseat, facing 2y.o. baby safely strapped in,ThankGod.As accelerating into my lane, heard huge BOOM like an IED. Immediately, the check engine light among others came on.Truck immediately lost power & was violently shaking.Felt it in the steering wheel, but largely in engine compartment.@this time,I tried to get over to shoulder to a safe place.I turned the car off.Let it rest checked on my infant in back made sure he was ok. After letting car rest, turn back on to my surprise All lights were off.I was w/in few miles of home so went directly back, never getting to my intended destination. Shortly before driveway, all lights came back on & multiple service messages.Since then the truck has not been driveable,As we have specifically looked up recalls,thusly Nov.recall matched lights on the dash for the specific make,year, model of truck. From my understanding, it says that there is no remedy for such recall. But that is untrue. The remedy is an entirely new engine. They just haven't rolled out the recall info to everyone applicable. I am unable to work. My home is without a vehicle and this is unacceptable.Along w/ safety risk to me and infant. I'm sure Toyota doesn't want to admit or remedy Because that is very costly. But this was a mistake made by the company. And it should be remedied, because our family is suffering in various ways. Lost revenue. Inability to respond if emergency etc.I need a new engine.& in the interim,I need a car supplied while fixed.

NHTSA complaint #11758505 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed, and the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired under the recall because there was sludge found inside the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

NHTSA complaint #11758060 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

-Our Toyota Tundra Hybrid suffered total catastrophic engine failure due to metal shavings found throughout the engine and oil system. This is the same issue that prompted NHTSA ID Number: 25V767000 recall of Toyota's V35A engines. The tundra is available for inspection. -Statement regarding safety put at risk by my husband: I felt a vibration from the engine compartment (seeming to come from the front right side) and then I suddenly lost complete power. I was traveling in the number one lane (the fast lane). I immediately put my hazards on and had to navigate to the number two lane and then over to the narrow shoulder under no power whatsoever. I had to navigate around multiple semi-trucks. This was a very dangerous situation and I barely got it over to the shoulder. If my teenage daughters were driving this car they likely wouldn't have been able to safely navigate it across two lanes with no power in the setting of multiple semi-trucks on a two-lane divided highway. Again, a very dangerous situation. I shut down the engine and waited five minutes and restarted it. Shifting into gear the warning indicator said 'hybrid system disconnected'. -The total catastrophic engine failure has been confirmed by the Toyota Dealership. Th4ey Confirmed multiple shavings of metal in the entire oil system and the engine has seized. He said that the engine needed to be replaced. -The tundra has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance (yet) or others besides the Toyota dealership. -There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptom of the pending catastrophic total engine failure.

NHTSA complaint #11757587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

While I was driving on Highway 459, the vehicle suddenly experienced a complete engine failure and lost power in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle could no longer accelerate or maintain its speed, leaving me stranded in an active traffic lane. This sudden failure placed me and other motorists at serious risk of a collision. Vehicles approaching from behind had to slow down, stop or change lanes to avoid hitting my disabled vehicle. I activated the hazard lights and attempted to move the vehicle to a safer location, but because the engine was no longer functioning, I was unable to safely remove it from the roadway. Before the incident, the vehicle displayed the following warning lights, messages or symptoms: NO PRIOR WARNING The vehicle was transported to OURISMAN TOYOTA OF WOODBRIDGE for inspection. The facility determined that ENGINE WAS BAD. The engine and vehicle remain available for inspection upon request. This was an abrupt and dangerous loss of engine power in active traffic. A vehicle should not experience a sudden engine failure that leaves it immobilized in the middle of a highway, especially without sufficient warning to allow the driver to reach a safe location. I am reporting this incident because the failure created a serious safety hazard for me and other motorists, and I am concerned that the same defect could affect other vehicles.

NHTSA complaint #11757819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine was idling rough; however, there was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the remedy for the recall was not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000.

NHTSA complaint #11757406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

My wife and I purchased a brand new Tundra LTD in May 2023. An important note to keep in mind is that my wife and I not only purchased the new Tundra but also a new travel trailer so we could enjoy our nation's national parks during our retirement years. I will relate that to my complaint shortly. It wasn't long after our purchase that we became aware of the issue of machining debris possibly contaminating the engine block which can result in sudden engine failure. Right now, because Toyota has not resolved our issue and communication has generally been close to non-existent. We no longer feel we can safely take our truck and trailer to the remote national parks of the American southwest where distances are huge and help few and far between. We have visited the SW twice and want to do more while we are still young enough to do so but are worried about what a sudden breakdown would do. I called up Toyota and asked them to repurchase the Tundra so I could buy a new onw without the issue. I explained that I paid for the Truck in good faith but that they have not kept up the end of the bargain, the truck Toyota sold us is potentially unsafe and we'd like it fixed or repurchases which would allow us to buy a new truck. They closed out my official inquiry without comment or communication of any kind. Apparenty, they are just fine with consumers being sold a truck that may suddenly die on them. Anyway you folks can get Toyota to fairly take care of its customers?

NHTSA complaint #11757302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

On April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM, while driving, I noticed something unusual with my car, and it broke down on the side of the road, leaving me panicked and frightened. After the car stopped, I got out and looked at the engine from underneath; I saw engine oil spraying out of the engine. I then had the car towed to a safe location, and a few days later, I took it to the Toyota dealership.

NHTSA complaint #11755392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with turbo boost failure. The contact was informed that the turbo boost needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was not associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the part for the recall repair had been unavailable for approximately nine months. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and several cases were filed. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

NHTSA complaint #11754453 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

November 2025 notice there was issue with engine February 24 2026 serviced for engine April 13 2026 serviced for engine May 05 2026 serviced for engine June 15,2026 serviced for engine NO remedy Problem still presist

NHTSA complaint #11754267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Car stalled on multiple occassions while driving

NHTSA complaint #11752254 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Recall # 25V767 has been open since November 6, 2025 and the remedy is not yet available. There is a possibility that certain machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced which can lead to potential engine knocking, engine rough running, engine no start, and/or a loss of motive power. I am concerned about this being a major safety issue and also concerned about the fact that the recall has been open since November 2025 and there is still no remedy.

NHTSA complaint #11751746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

2 RECALLS ISSUES: Since I bought that Toyota Tundra from 2023 to now, I was reporting several times issues with knocking engine and losing of engine power (rough running), but service department said nothing happens with. Then, now I have a recall, waiting to get a new engine, that I saw it over the dealer Toyota computer, as the adviser told me "I am in waiting line", but time is running, and no one is contacting me to done it. I am very worry to get issues when I am driving, Then I have to get a long trip no Mexico with the truck, but can not do it like this. Then my reverse lamp lights have a recall too. I'D CONTACT TOYOTA CAMELBACK OF PHOENIX AZ. TWO TIMES, BUT I RECEIVED NO ANSWERS. Thank you so much

NHTSA complaint #11751445 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

We were driving on [XXX] coming from [XXX] going to [XXX] pulling a trailer within weight limits when the engine went out. We had it towed and looked at a dealership in [XXX]. They said it would.need engine replacement. We had it shipped to michigan spartan Toyota in Lansing who quoted us 30k for the replacement. It is out od the warranty replacement. Toyota corporate said they wont do anything. Even though they recalled the non hybrid engines for the same reason. They wont replace the hybrid engines. We just bought this truck a month ago. Used. The car dealership wont take it back. We know out what we bought it for (36k) plus this engine replacement. Whixh no one will help with. We were not offered an extended warranty INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11751543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that after driving from an uphill stop and making a turn, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and then lurched forward before accelerating. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

NHTSA complaint #11751120 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

We have dropped off our vehicle in January of 2026 for an engine recall with Toyota. We are about to go into the 8th month of no repair. We have a Toyota Brand Engagement Center Case number 260615000517. Still no engine ID'd by corporate nor any updates towards eta. We have a loaner, but our truck is sitting with brand new tires and loosing value daily.

NHTSA complaint #11750787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Engine seized up just after completing a pass on 2 lane road with oncoming traffic approaching Truck started shaking, warning lights illuminated and I lost all ability to accelerate. I was only able to crest a slight incline and safely get to the shoulder of the road due to momentum gained during passing. Toyota states hybrid models have locomotive ability after engine seizing, this is clearly not true. Had the seizing occurred while passing, it would have likely resulted in a head on collision. Dealer inspection confirmed engine seizing and noted metal shavings were observed on the dipstick.

NHTSA complaint #11750796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11749031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

was waiting for the traffic light to turn green. Vehicle in drive with foot on brake. the traffic light turned green, I took my foot off the brakes and pushed on the accelerator. Nothin happened. I saw another vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed behind me so I continued to mash on the accelerator. right before being hit by the car behind me my vehicle lurched forward a few feet then stopped again. I looked at the dash display and saw a "Hybrid System Malfunction" warning. Because of the traffic situation/location it was not safe to just sit in the road so I continued to pump on the accelerator. each pumped moved the vehicle forward a couple of feet. I did not turn of the engine because I was unsure what would happen so I continued to do that for about a mile or so until I could get to a safe place to pull over. during this time, I almost got rear-ended and side-swiped several times. Once stopped I attempted to start the vehicle several times and got the "Hybrid System Malfunction" display and the vehicle would not start. I waited for about an hour with the vehicle off and restarted the engine. I stayed off the freeway and took backroads to the closest dealer service center where it is currently located. When I dropped it off the service rep said he hasn't seen anything like this. Prior to this incident I had no issues with the truck and it was last serviced by the dealership on March 4, 2026.

NHTSA complaint #11747819 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop the vehicle stalled. There was low voltage message displayed. The contact stated that there was metal inside the oil filter. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) were not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 14,500.

NHTSA complaint #11747337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a loaner vehicle would be provided if the engine failed. The failure mileage was approximately 26,700.

NHTSA complaint #11747191 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Toyota has not provided solutions to two of three recalls. This has been nearly a year and no solution.

NHTSA complaint #11747035 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Recall number 25V-767 engine may stall during driving. I was told by my local Tempe Toyota dealership that my engine was going to be replaced and they would contact me when my line number came up. Now I learned that Toyota can't keep up with the demand so they are going to scan vehicles to see if there is any damage. My vehicle only has 20,000 miles on it so how can a scan determine that the engine will not fail at 60K. That's like telling someone that needs a heart transplant that there heart is beating good today so they don't get the transplant. Do people need to die to make Toyota liable. Toyota knew these vehicles were bad but they were allowed to continue to sell them year after year. It is a fact the #1 main bearing is defective. I don't feel comfortable putting my family in a vehicle that can seize up while going at a high speed. NHTSA it is your job to hold vehicle manufacturers to a high safety standard.

NHTSA complaint #11745401 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that an engine was ordered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the remedy for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11744791 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer called and advised the contact to bring the vehicle in because the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle had remained with the dealer since November 2025, but no financial compensation was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11744230 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

I purchased my 2023 Toyota Tundra new and immediately had concerns as at low speeds it jerked badly. This problem has not gotten better but worse. It is noticeable to passengers when riding in the truck. Early on the fuel pump quit and was replaced. The spark plugs were replaced after the dealership said this might be the problem. My issue is I purchased a $70,000 vehicle with the expectation it would be reliable and long lasting. After all it is a Toyota and that used to be the standard. Instead from day one of ownership this vehicle has presented issues. Issues that should be handled timely since Toyota knows this is an issue. I'm not comfortable drive long distances due to the possibility of breaking down. The response from Toyota is not acceptable in my opinion. Also, motors replaced earlier on were NEW and now they state when they get to mine & others it will be remanufactured. This doesn't seem fair and consistent when considering the overall impact this massive recall has caused.

NHTSA complaint #11743728 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

The recall was issued May 2025 and still has no remedy, bulletins state anticipated remedy in 4th quarter of 2025, we are in middle of 2026, over a year since the recall was issued another recall issued November 2025 with no remedy yet.

NHTSA complaint #11743747 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced significant hesitation upon acceleration. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 21,498.

NHTSA complaint #11743476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

on 1/13/2026 i took the car to Toyota Dealership in Riverside California to fix 25TB14 SAFETY RECALL. on 6/3/2026, They did not Fix it and I took my Car back and stored it because it's not safe to drive

NHTSA complaint #11742056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

2 recall notices on my 2023 Toyota Tundra has not been repaired yet. 1. Engine recall has not been remedied. 2. back up camera still not repaired. It's been over 6 month's that my truck has been at the dealer since January 2026 and Toyota still has not made any repairs to the recall. Toyota provides the rent a car, however, I want my truck returned to me. I opened two cases with Toyota for lemon law and they said it is not qualified under the lemon law. 2. A month later, the 2nd case was for Toyota to buy back my truck and they denied it. No reason, no explanation. Please assist me in getting this problem resolved with Toyota. No one has any answers to provide in resolving the recall notices for my truck.

NHTSA complaint #11740248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.