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Used Toyota Tundra: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,258 complaints across these 8 years; the 2022 drew the most.

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Problems that follow the Tundra from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Engine424116866013285
Fuel system131654435157135
Transmission2290645923240
Electrical2611341925246118
Brakes953211814474

Tundra generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Third generation

    2022–2023

  2. Second generation

    2007–2021

    2010 update: Updated grille; Updated tail lamps; New Platinum trim level

    2014 update: Larger grille; Redesigned tailgate and tail lights; Completely redesigned interior

Mileages where Tundra problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
300–2,781 milesFuel gauge resets to full2024
500–1,200 milesDriveshaft and rear differential failure2023
600–2,200 milesThrottle lag from a stop2025
1,000–7,000 milesThrottle hesitation from stop2024
3,000–10,000 milesBrake squeal and pedal faults2024
4,500–30,000 milesBrake squeal and shudder2022
5,000–10,000 milesThrottle lag from stops2023
7,500–33,000 milesEngine bearing failure2024
8,000–11,000 milesFuel gauge reading full2023
10,000–56,000 milesThrottle lag from a stop2022
15,000–19,500 milesOuter-edge tire wear2023
25,000–34,658 milesEngine seizure, bearing failure2023
27,794–75,000 milesEngine failure or shutdown2022
57,000–72,241 milesLate engine failure2023

Every Tundra recall to confirm

31 recalls cover the Tundrayears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 19 campaigns span more than one model year.

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