2022 Toyota Tundra: What to check before buying
Owners have filed 386 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the engine, transmission, and fuel system. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2022- Owner complaints
- 386
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes reported
- 4
- 3 injuries
Your inspection sheet
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2022 Toyota Tundra: inspection sheet
Paperwork and questions
Before you go, or before you touch the car0/2
Walk-around and cabin
Engine off, key in hand0/1
Cold start, engine bay, and underside
Ask the seller not to warm the car up first0/3
Test drive
At least 20 minutes, with some highway0/3
These checks are specific to this model year. For tires, body panels, fluids, and the other basics every used car needs, use the general inspection guide.
Which Tundra is it?
EPA figures for each version of the 2022 Toyota Tundra. Use them to confirm you are looking at the version that was advertised, and as a yardstick on the test drive.
| Version | Drive | EPA rating |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cylGas | 4WD, RWD | 19–20 mpg |
| 3.4L 6-cylHybrid | 4WD, RWD | 20–22 mpg |
- The 2022 Toyota Tundra was sold in two versions. Confirm which one this is from the window sticker, the engine cover, or the VIN report before you compare prices.
- On the hybrid, watch for the car moving off on electric power at low speed and for any hybrid system warning on the dash.
- Reset the trip computer at the start of the drive. A Tundra that averages well under the EPA 19 mpg combined on a mixed route may have an engine or tire problem.
Check the odometer against these mileages
Owners report these failures starting around the mileages below. A car inside one of these ranges deserves a closer look at that part, or records showing it was already fixed.
Brake squeal and shudder
4,500–30,000 miles
Throttle lag from a stop
10,000–56,000 miles
Engine failure or shutdown
27,794–75,000 miles
Why these checks: what owners reported
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Engine116No crashes
Sudden engine failure is the most serious pattern. Engines shut off or lose power at highway speed, sometimes with a knock, a low oil pressure warning, or smoke, and dealers find metal debris in the oil. Failures appear from roughly 27,794 to 75,000 miles. Some owners say a replacement engine failed too. Disputes over coverage and long waits for repairs are common. The other major thread is throttle hesitation from a stop, which a recall procedure or engine swap did not cure for several owners.
Parts shortages for engine recall 24V381000 drive these filings more than new failures do. Owners got the recall notice, but dealers had no parts, and many of these owners had not had a problem yet. Those who did have trouble describe stalling at 45 to 70 mph, power loss with check engine and reduced power warnings, rough idle, and engine knock. Some owners were denied recall coverage after the engine failed. Others waited a long time just to get the truck diagnosed.
Transmission901 crash
Throttle lag from a stop dominates these reports. The pedal goes dead for one to several seconds when pulling away from a stop or rolling stop. Then the truck surges or lurches forward, leaving drivers stuck in intersections and turn lanes. Many say it started when the truck was new and continued after a full engine replacement, and dealers often cannot reproduce it. Other reports cover the engine shutting off in traffic, a rear differential that locked up early in the truck's life, and one crash where a 4WD shift fault was followed by loss of steering.
Fuel system44No crashes
Pressing the gas from a stop often brings a delay of anywhere from half a second to 4 seconds before the truck responds and then surges. For several owners, dealer software updates and engine replacement did not fix it. The second pattern is the fuel gauge. It reads full after driving, sticks after the truck sits on an incline, or shows zero range with about 5 gallons still in the tank. Poor fuel economy and a fuel line recall still waiting on a repair also come up.
Waits for parts on fuel line recall 23V566000 make up the bulk of these filings, often from owners who have not had a failure. When the defect does show up, the fuel line rubs against the frame and leaks. Drivers report a strong gasoline smell, smoke from underneath, fuel on the ground, and loss of power at speed. Other reports cover a fuel gauge that reads full on a half tank and repeated stalls with a message to shift to park and restart.
Brakes21No crashes
Squealing front brakes and shudder under braking are the main problems, often from new. The vibration is worst at 50 to 60 mph and on long downhill grades, and rotors warp or need replacing. These complaints come in between about 4,500 and 30,000 miles. Dealers call it a known issue, but replacement parts stay on backorder for months or even years. Fewer reports describe automatic emergency braking with nothing ahead, brake malfunction warnings, a failed electronic parking brake, and a slow pedal response.
Acceleration and cruise control20No crashes
Accelerator hesitation from a stop or a creeping start fills most of these reports. The truck sits for 0.5 to 5 seconds, then takes off hard, sometimes spinning the tires. It happens with the engine hot or cold, often right after slowing to a roll. For some owners, recall work or a TSB fix did not last. Owners say sport mode shortens the delay. Separate complaints describe cruise control shutting off by itself and a truck that kept accelerating on cruise control despite repeated braking.
Electrical19No crashes
Total system failures are the most serious reports. The engine shuts off while driving or will not start, and the dash lights up with brake, parking brake, and pre-collision faults. More common faults include a digital instrument cluster that freezes or goes black, a fuel gauge that resets to full, and a digital rearview mirror that cuts out. Window and door lock motors fail, and the front active spoiler gets stuck. Waits for parts and repeat failures after TSB or recall fixes come up often.
Body and structure13No crashes
The skid plate over the gas tank breaks at its frame mount and drags on the road, sometimes more than once, with no sign it was hit. Several filings concern recall 23V142000 for the tonneau cover. Parts for that recall were unavailable, and one cover blew off at highway speed. Other failures include a sunroof that shattered at 75 mph and a side mirror camera that flew off. Owners also report a loose bumper and windshield molding and a rattle at idle.
Steering61 crash
Power Steering Malfunction and Steering Power Low warnings appear at random. More serious reports describe the whole truck shutting down on the highway, which makes it very hard to steer, including once while towing an RV. Owners whose engines were replaced under the recall report a ticking noise afterward, plus popping or vibration when turning at low speed. The one crash with an injury involves brakes and steering that the owner says did not respond.
In owners' own words
Excerpts from complaints Tundra owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
My engine was replaced under the recall at 75,000 miles. One day and less than 100 miles later, the engine lost motive power on the upgrade side of an overpass on the highway at 75 MPH. The vehicle slowed so quickly that if other vehicles would have been near, it undoubtedly would have caused an accident. I had it towed to the shop and they are investigating the problem. I also called Toyota Corporate HQ and notified them about the problem.
Filed with NHTSA, May 2025
I've had a recall procedure done to correct an acceleration hesitation, but the problem still persists. When accelerating from a stop into traffic there is a significant acceleration pause before the pickup actually accelerates. I've had several close calls to being hit by oncoming traffic because of the inability to merge into traffic as planned due to the acceleration pause. The pickup currently has just over 56,000 miles on it.
Filed with NHTSA, December 2025
Have severe throttle lag and/or hesitation when giving gas from a stop. It causes a unsafe condition when you give it gas to go and it hesitates so bad I have almost gotten into accidents. This has been happening since new. Currently 30k miles on the truck.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
Since owning the vehicle, I still have long lag time when accelerating from a stop. Also, I’m experiencing bad vibrations in the rear of the vehicle which start 5/1/2023. ~10,000miles.
Filed with NHTSA, May 2023
Suddenly the gas gauge shows tank isfull even that it can be empty. I took the truck to the dealer for this issue, but it seems that there isn't a fix. I've heard some other Tundra owners have the same issue. This can be dangerous if I trust the gauge and forget to fill the tank before towing my 7k trailer.
Filed with NHTSA, June 2024
Ever since I got this truck, I’ve experienced intermittent hesitation/lag when accelerating from a stop. I’ve reported it to the dealer several times and am always told they cannot reproduce. The problem was NOT improved after the engine replacement. This is dangerous - when pulling into traffic I cannot always count on my truck actually MOVING when I press the accelerator.
Filed with NHTSA, November 2025
As I was coming down thew mounts (44 miles of 7-9% grade) as I slightly hit the brakes the truck shook so badly is was vibrating me off the road. The only way to avoid to to put strain on my engine as to manually shift it down to 3rd gear to forcibly slow the truck to a speed where this could be controlled. Causing overall traffic issues.
Filed with NHTSA, September 2025
Brake rotors warped at 30,000 miles. Thats ridiculous. I went 230,000 on my 2011 Tundra with the original rotors when I sold it. There is an issue with the braking system or the technician may have improperly torqued my lug nuts. I personally think Toyota has an issue.
Filed with NHTSA, April 2023
How the 2022 compares with other Tundra years
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2022 has the most owner complaints of the 8 Tundra years we cover, about 3.1 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
- Engine11624
- Transmission9021
- Fuel system4413
- Brakes218
- Acceleration and cruise control208
- Electrical1914
Where the 2022 fits in the Tundra's history
Redesigns and mid-cycle updates change what can go wrong.
The 2022 is the first model year of the Tundra's third generation (2022–2023). First years of a redesign often carry teething problems that Toyota fixes in later years, so the checks above matter more than usual.
Should you avoid the first year of a redesign? See the 45-car study.
Recalls to confirm (13)
Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
25V767000EngineNov 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The remedy is currently under development. Once the repair is available, repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
25V657000Backup cameraOct 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
25V322000Exterior lightsMay 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Risk: Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in July 2025.Some owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated in first quarter 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
24V381000EngineMay 2024
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
24V125000TransmissionFeb 2024
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.
Fix: 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.
23V757000EquipmentNov 2023
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Risk: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
23V566000Fuel systemAug 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
23V142000Body and structureMar 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
Risk: A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
23V111000ElectricalFeb 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays.".
Risk: A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
22V661000BrakesSep 2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems.".
Risk: An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
22V501000ElectricalJul 2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display the correct image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.
22V445000TransmissionJun 2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Risk: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
22V285000ElectricalApr 2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather, preventing the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility.".
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA04.
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