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2024 Toyota Tundra problems

Owners filed 358 complaints about the 2024 Toyota Tundra with NHTSA between Dec 2023 and Nov 2026. The most-cited component is engine (157).

Complaints
358
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
3
Reported by owners
Fires
3
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Engine157
  2. Power train85
  3. Fuel/propulsion system48
  4. Electrical system39
  5. Exterior lighting35
  6. Vehicle speed control33
  7. Engine and engine cooling26
  8. Service brakes25
  9. Forward collision avoidance11
  10. Back over prevention11
  11. Steering8
  12. Wheels7
  13. Suspension7
  14. Structure6

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20231
202455
2025145
2026157

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Engine

157 reports1 fire
“at low speed the ADCC. FWRD Collison sensor was triggered and the brakes applied which cause the engine and engine powertrain along with the brakes to lose power and did not function as it was designed. The system was to slow and not enough power in engine to compensate for the TSS to activate and lost control temporary, and the object it was trying to avoid the collision with was a parked vehicle. My engines OIL PRESSURE gage at a low speed will at times go past 3/4- 4/4 (80-95%) and normal operation is 1/2 (50%) . I was driving on highway 90 headed east to work at 730am and while in the fast lane my truck SPLUTTERD and lost power and engine light and dash reading said POWER LOSE and my speed dropped to 55 estimate and would not throttle up. for a few seconds the brakes and engine sounded as it was shutting down and I was able to mange the truck to the slower lanes and made it to work at slow speed. The truck when sits for day at a time and when I decide to use it and start it up the truck SPLUTTERS and shakes for a brief moment until warms up. I have a huge gas efficiency problem and MPG use to read in the mid to high 20 now it reads mid 10 to 18 area. the…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 6, 2026Service brakes, Engine, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11776376

Power train

85 reports1 related recall
“Since about 5,000 miles I reported abnormal tire wear, alignment, harsh or delayed shifting, and braking problems to the dealer. Repair orders from January 2024 to December 2025 show about 7 dealer visits: rear brake work three times including a rear pad replacement around 22,000 miles and an earlier rotor replacement, two drivetrain/shifting visits (first was could not duplicate) plus recall 24TA02, a check engine light diagnosis, and moisture corrosion in the reverse lamps that disabled the backup lamps and camera. The dealer denied the reverse lamp repair as commercial use and I paid 957.37 in January 2025; Toyota later issued recall 25TA06 for the same water intrusion. My truck is also covered by engine stall recall 25TA14 (NHTSA 26V320), but the dealer reported the remedy was not available in December 2025. Losing the backup camera and lamps and an engine that may stall are safety risks, especially when towing and reversing a boat trailer.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 12, 2026Power train, Service brakes, EngineODI 11770591

Fuel/propulsion system

48 reports
“July 7, 2026: Purchased a 2024 Toyota Tundra SR5 July 11, 2026: Gasoline leaking from the truck and my fuel gauge stopped working. July 20, 2026: Took the truck to a dealership for the gasoline leak and fuel-gauge problem. The dealership reprogrammed the meter assembly and reported that it found no gasoline leak. July 22, 2026: While driving on the freeway, the truck stalled as I slowed in heavy traffic. A warning instructed me to pull over to a safe location. After turning the truck off and on, the message disappeared and I was able to drive. I also noticed sluggish operation at idle. Approximately August 5, 2026: I noticed a small amount of gas leaking from the truck. It had been parked in our driveway for approximately a day. August 8, 2026: I brought the truck in for routine ToyotaCare maintenance, including an oil change and tire rotation. When I picked it up, I reported the stall, warning message, and gasoline leak. I was told that everything checked out and the multipoint inspection had passed. I said I would report any recurrence. August 13, 2026: The check-engine light came on, along with messages directing me to the dealership. The car displayed EVAP…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 7, 2026Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11776383

Electrical system

39 reports2 fires
“While driving on highway i lost power creating a dangerous situation 4 different lights came on including engine light traction control and warning about emergency brake”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 5, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11776084

Exterior lighting

35 reports1 crash1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V320000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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 approximately 14,900.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 1, 2026Engine and engine cooling, Exterior lightingODI 11768387

Vehicle speed control

33 reports
“[XXX], [XXX] PM. 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid (i-FORCE MAX, V35A engine), 36k miles, original owner. Clear, dry pavement, evening daylight. Exiting [XXX] westbound at [XXX] , I merged into the far right lane at the second light for a right turn. A vehicle was stopped ahead at the light. Traveling 15-20 mph, I applied the brake for controlled deceleration. Right foot squarely on brake, not touching accelerator. Vehicle did not decelerate as expected. For 3-4 seconds the brake felt unresponsive — pedal felt soft and loose, lacking normal firmness. I pressed the brake fully to the floor. A dashboard warning appeared: “gas and brake pedals are being pressed simultaneously.” I was not, and had not been, touching the accelerator. I then heard engine RPM increase audibly, consistent with an acceleration command, while my foot remained fully on the brake. I felt forward thrust working against my braking. The warning cleared and brakes engaged. Vehicle stopped approximately half a car length from the vehicle ahead, narrowly avoiding rear-end collision. Automatic Emergency Braking did NOT engage despite conditions clearly meeting its criteria — stationary vehicle directly…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 30, 2026Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11741033
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 11, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.