2024 Toyota Tundra problems

ENGINE

“Before purchasing the vehicle new, I specifically asked the selling dealership about the known engine-related stop-sale concerns affecting Toyota Tundras. I was advised that the applicable issue involving this vehicle had been addressed and that the truck had been cleared for sale. The vehicle was subsequently sold to me as new. At approximately 5,141 miles, an independent repair facility documented gold-colored shavings/material in the engine oil filter. The filter has been preserved. My VIN currently shows no unrepaired recall. I have formally notified Toyota Motor Sales and requested that Toyota identify what stop-sale, recall, inspection, remedy, or other corrective procedure was performed on this specific VIN before it was released for sale. The composition and source of the material have not yet been determined. I am concerned that, if the material represents abnormal internal engine wear, the condition could potentially result in engine failure and loss of motive power while driving.

NHTSA complaint #11758679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

July 31, 2026 driving on the Garden State Parkway in NJ in traffic at 65 mph in the far left lane, my engine seized without warning. The car started beeping and the dash lit up something like engine stopped low steering power. I had to maneuver across 2 lanes of high-speed traffic with no power, limited steering and brakes. Then coasted to a stop and tried to restart the engine. Only a click, nothing. After that I had to wait on the side of the highway for 20-30 minutes with cars speeding by only inches away so fast it shook the truck. One miscalculation by a driver could have resulted in a crash I was towed to my house, then towed to Toyota dealer. They confirmed my engined seized due to recall 25TB14 SAFETY RECALL - 25TA14 (INTERIM NOTICE 25TB14) and replaced the engine. Vehicle had 22,3xx miles when it failed and was less than 2 years old.

NHTSA complaint #11757621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES

The brake vacuum pump failed at 46k causing a loss of brake power. Low brake power park in a safe place and call the dealer.

NHTSA complaint #11757494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact stated that while driving 80 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated, with the message " Check Power Steering " displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road through traffic and parked safely. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact exited the vehicle and inspected the vehicle but found no fault with the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with possible engine failure, which was associated with the open recall. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,367.

NHTSA complaint #11756936 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Engine knocking at normal highway speeds when gas pedal not pressed. At idle very loud engine knock. While i was driving to the dealership engine shut off at highway speeds causing me to swerve in an out of traffic to pull over safely complete engine loss power...i took it to toyota ON 8/12/26 they confirmed main bearing in cylinder 1 failed. Toyota states new motor to be installed.

NHTSA complaint #11756889 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

SERVICE BRAKES

Around 24,000 miles, the truck developed severe vibration when braking at highway speed slowing down from 65mph. The fix required the owner to replace front and rear rotors and brake pads due to warping.

NHTSA complaint #11756941 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for diagnosis, where the same stalling condition was reproduced and confirmed during a dealer road test. The vehicle had to be towed back to the dealership, where the engine was found to be seized. The sudden loss of power while driving created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could become disabled without warning and lose motive power in traffic. The failure was confirmed by the authorized dealership, and the vehicle and engine were available for inspection during the repair process. There were no known warning lamps, diagnostic messages, or other clear advance warnings that would have allowed me to anticipate the engine failure before the vehicle stalled.

NHTSA complaint #11756732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for diagnosis, where the same stalling condition was reproduced and confirmed during a dealer road test. The vehicle had to be towed back to the dealership, where the engine was found to be seized. The sudden loss of power while driving created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could become disabled without warning and lose motive power in traffic. The failure was confirmed by the authorized dealership, and the vehicle and engine were available for inspection during the repair process. There were no known warning lamps, diagnostic messages, or other clear advance warnings that would have allowed me to anticipate the engine failure before the vehicle stalled.

NHTSA complaint #11756732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

Complete catastrophic engine failure at 36,514 miles on July 2, 2026, while the vehicle was being driven. There were no warning lamps, messages, knocking, or other symptoms prior to the failure - a sudden and total loss of motive power while the vehicle was in motion, creating a serious risk of a crash. The vehicle was towed to a franchised Toyota dealership (Hendrick Toyota Concord, Concord, NC), where the dealer confirmed the engine failure. The failure is consistent with the engine machining debris / #1 main bearing defect described in NHTSA Recall Nos. 24V-381 and 25V-767 and the related Toyota campaigns (25TB14/25TA14). As of this filing, the vehicle has been out of service at the dealership for more than 40 days with no replacement engine allocated and no repair date provided. A Toyota corporate case (#260805003088) is open. The vehicle and failed engine are available for inspection at the dealership.

NHTSA complaint #11756850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

The TCM is faulty. There is a tsb so Toyota is well aware of the issue. They will not take care of it under the power train warranty. The TCM doesn't shift the vehicle correctly. This lag and funny shifting almost caused an accident.

NHTSA complaint #11755991 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

My 2024 tundra with 55000 miles suddenly lost all power going down a major highway. The engine failed suddenly. Luckily I didn’t wreck. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to dealership where it has sat untouched for 9 days. The engine is included in the recall that they have.

NHTSA complaint #11755065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

STEERING

My 2024 tundra with 55000 miles suddenly lost all power going down a major highway. The engine failed suddenly. Luckily I didn’t wreck. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to dealership where it has sat untouched for 9 days. The engine is included in the recall that they have.

NHTSA complaint #11755065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

My 2024 tundra with 55000 miles suddenly lost all power going down a major highway. The engine failed suddenly. Luckily I didn’t wreck. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to dealership where it has sat untouched for 9 days. The engine is included in the recall that they have.

NHTSA complaint #11755065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

While driving my 2024 Toyota Tundra, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly experienced reduced engine power. I safely pulled over, shut the engine off, and restarted it. After restarting, the vehicle appeared to operate normally, but a diagnostic scan showed DTC P0300 (Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire). On July 20, 2026, I brought the vehicle to an authorized Toyota dealer for inspection. During the inspection, the dealer found significant metal shavings in the engine oil, indicating a possible internal engine failure. Based on these findings, the dealer instructed me not to drive the vehicle and retained it at the dealership because they considered it unsafe to operate. My vehicle is already included in Toyota’s engine recall related to engine manufacturing defects. However, despite the dealer confirming the presence of significant metal shavings and advising that the vehicle should not be driven, no repair or resolution has been provided. The dealer has been unable to provide an estimated repair timeline or when the vehicle will be returned to service. The vehicle is available for inspection. No crash or injuries occurred. Prior to the incident, there were no warning signs or abnormal symptoms. The check engine light and reduced engine power occurred suddenly while driving. The unexpected loss of engine power created a significant safety risk, particularly while driving at highway speeds or in traffic. I am also concerned that an apparent internal engine failure occurred with little or no warning. In addition, because the dealer has retained the vehicle and no rental or alternate transportation has been provided, I have been left without transportation while waiting for a resolution.

NHTSA complaint #11751933 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11749960 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on May 25, 2026, where it remained due to safety concerns. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact stated that upon verifying the condition of the vehicle on the Mobile App, the NHTSA website, and Carfax, no incomplete recall was displayed. The contact was concerned that the recall was marked as completed. The dealer was contacted and informed that the recall repair was not completed because the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

NHTSA complaint #11750064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

When returning home from vacation towing my travel trailer. A warning light came on that said pull over immediately you have lost all power. I pulled over immediately and definitely had lost power and was stuck on a mountain pass. I called for a tow which took 7 hours. I called Toyota during that time and they couldn't tow me home just to the nearest dealer. My family and I had to wait for 7 hours on a small turnout on the road it was very hot that day. I had my truck towed to my local Toyota dealer and they confirmed it was the engine with metal shavings in the oil pan. Towing costs were 1102.50 out of my pocket as Toyota would not cover.

NHTSA complaint #11749835 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

I own a 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition with approximately 37,000 miles. On or about XXX, while driving, the vehicle displayed a “Check Engine” warning, “Reduced Engine Power” message, and the Pre-Collision System became disabled. The vehicle immediately became sluggish and lost power during acceleration. The loss of power created a safety concern because the truck was unable to accelerate normally when entering and crossing intersections. I did not feel safe continuing to drive the vehicle, especially while transporting my 9-year-old daughter. Due to the safety risk, I parked the vehicle and have not driven it since the warning first occurred. The warning lights remain active. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a Toyota dealer because I do not believe it is safe to drive to the dealership. I am requesting dealer evaluation and towing assistance. The component that failed is currently unknown. The vehicle is displaying a check engine light and reduced engine power condition. The condition can be inspected and diagnosed by Toyota. No crash, injury, or property damage occurred because I immediately stopped using the vehicle once the safety concern became apparent. I am submitting this complaint because a sudden reduction in engine power while driving creates a significant traffic safety hazard.

NHTSA complaint #11749501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

I own a 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition with approximately 37,000 miles. On or about XXX, while driving, the vehicle displayed a “Check Engine” warning, “Reduced Engine Power” message, and the Pre-Collision System became disabled. The vehicle immediately became sluggish and lost power during acceleration. The loss of power created a safety concern because the truck was unable to accelerate normally when entering and crossing intersections. I did not feel safe continuing to drive the vehicle, especially while transporting my 9-year-old daughter. Due to the safety risk, I parked the vehicle and have not driven it since the warning first occurred. The warning lights remain active. The vehicle has not yet been inspected by a Toyota dealer because I do not believe it is safe to drive to the dealership. I am requesting dealer evaluation and towing assistance. The component that failed is currently unknown. The vehicle is displaying a check engine light and reduced engine power condition. The condition can be inspected and diagnosed by Toyota. No crash, injury, or property damage occurred because I immediately stopped using the vehicle once the safety concern became apparent. I am submitting this complaint because a sudden reduction in engine power while driving creates a significant traffic safety hazard.

NHTSA complaint #11749501 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

ENGINE

5/4/26 Truck brough in for service, I raised concerns of hesitation from a rolling stop/complete stop. This hesitation had happened to me a dozen or so times since purchasing the truck new in August of 2024. I expressed to my service advisor that I experience a 2-3 second delay in acceleration with the truck simply not responding after I have pulled out in traffic from a rolling stop. My service advisor noted my concern and got with the service manager. The Service Manager took the time to ride along with me in hopes of duplicating the problem. We were not able to reproduce the hesitation. Inconclusive findings was my conclusion of that service. T-SB-0032-26 was issued two days later on 5/6/26 7/3/26 Truck Brought in for service, I shared with my service advisor that I discovered T-SB-0032-26 while reiterating my previous experiences. TSB was performed on the truck successfully according to my service conclusion report. 7/7/26 Hesitation almost caused an accident. As I was crossing two way traffic, the truck hesitated. Traffic in both directions had to apply their brakes to avoid hitting me. This 2-3 second hesitation in acceleration creates a very unsettling moment. This is the kind of hesitation that could easily result in my getting rear-ended or T-boned in traffic. Other cars have to react to my truck not responding and slow down. If this causes an accident, I want this noted. I sent this information to my service advisor, the truck is going back to Toyota tonight for them to look into the computers history and see if they can find anything showing the hesitation. I even noted the date and time to my service advisor. Very interested to see what they do next.

NHTSA complaint #11749382 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

POWER TRAIN

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification letters for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts required to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, an abnormal popping sound emanated from the differential. No warning lights were illuminated. A local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the dealer sent an email offering a vehicle buyback. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 4,300.

NHTSA complaint #11749010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification letters for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts required to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, an abnormal popping sound emanated from the differential. No warning lights were illuminated. A local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the dealer sent an email offering a vehicle buyback. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 4,300.

NHTSA complaint #11749010 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.