2024 Toyota Tundra: What to check before buying
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA about this car, most about the engine, transmission, and electrical. The 9 checks below target those problems, in the order you would do them at the car.
2024- Owner complaints
- 235
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes reported
- 1
Your inspection sheet
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2024 Toyota Tundra: inspection sheet
Paperwork and questions
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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 2024 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 2024 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.
Fuel gauge resets to full
300–2,781 miles
Throttle hesitation from stop
1,000–7,000 miles
Brake squeal and pedal faults
3,000–10,000 miles
Engine bearing failure
7,500–33,000 miles
Why these checks: what owners reported
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Toyota Tundra, grouped by the part owners named. Open a row to read what goes wrong.
Engine60No crashes
Main bearings fail, which owners link to machining debris left inside the engine. Knocking or ticking comes first, then an "Engine Stopped" message and total loss of power, sometimes at highway speed and with heavy steering. Dealers find metal in the oil pan. Failures appear anywhere from about 7,500 to 33,000 miles. Owners whose trucks fall under the expanded recall report long waits for letters and parts, and some note that hybrid models are left out. Throttle hesitation, stalling, low oil warnings, and reduced engine power alerts are also common.
Most filings concern recall 25V767 and the reverse lamp recall 25V322, with owners saying parts are not yet available and the wait has run too long. Some recall notices went to people who never owned the truck. Several owners report real failures while waiting: stalling at 50 to 70 mph, a rough idle, no-starts, and metal shavings that required engine replacement. One front main bearing failure involved a truck whose VIN was not covered by an earlier engine recall.
Transmission59No crashes
The truck hesitates for one to two seconds when pulling away from a stop or a slow roll, then lurches forward, sometimes spinning the rear tires. Drivers report near misses at intersections and on inclines, and several say dealers called it normal or suggested sport mode. A smaller group describes the V35A engine shutting off at highway speed without warning, which also takes away power brake assist. Bearing failure and short block replacement come up around 31,000 miles, and recall 25V767 now covers this engine. Other reports cover a driveline shimmy at 40 to 65 mph and a hybrid that would not start.
Electrical24No crashes
The fuel gauge and miles-to-empty reading jump to full without any fuel added, most often after the truck is parked on an incline. It can happen within the first few thousand miles, and repeat dealer visits and meter reprogramming have not fixed it. Infotainment problems follow: blank screens, lost GPS, and backup or parking cameras that freeze or go black in reverse. Other reports cover a cracked front camera lens and reverse lights that do not work. Many filings here also describe throttle lag from a stop.
Acceleration and cruise control16No crashes
Pressing the accelerator gets no response for one to two seconds, then the truck surges as if the pedal were floored. It happens most from a stop, a rolling stop, or during left turns across traffic, and inclines make it worse. A few drivers report throttle cutting out entirely while passing at highway speed, with speed dropping sharply before power returns and the transmission engages harshly. One report says lag returned within 200 miles of a short block replacement. Dealers often find nothing or call the behavior normal.
Fuel system15No crashes
The fuel gauge resets to full, or near full, after the truck sits parked, especially nose up on a driveway or slope. It stays wrong until the next fill-up. At least one owner ran out of fuel on the highway, and others see miles-to-empty swing wildly. Toyota has blamed the position of the sending unit in the tank. Dealer software fixes have not held, and owners note the same fault on earlier model years. A few filings here describe throttle hesitation from a stop instead.
Brakes14No crashes
Brakes squeal or screech from the first weeks of ownership, and dealers call it a known issue while repair parts stay on backorder for months. More serious reports describe the pedal dropping to the floor with no warning light, sometimes around 3,000 miles. In one case a hybrid rolled backward on a hill until the parking brake was set. Dealers often cannot diagnose these, though one pulled a brake communication code. Others report pulsing brakes on downhill runs and automatic braking with nothing ahead.
Suspension5No crashes
Front tires wear quickly on the outer shoulder. One dealer inspection found front toe set out of spec from the factory at about 14,800 miles. One hybrid fractured both front CV axles at around 3,000 miles. The rear air suspension is described as dangerously unstable when towing on rutted interstates, and that complaint is flagged as fire-related. Another driver feels a thud at exactly 40 mph. With 5 complaints total, no single pattern dominates.
Airbags21 crash
Only 2 complaints are on file. In one crash, the truck hit a deer at 53 mph and the dashboard reported the air bags had deployed, but none did. Emergency braking and collision warning worked normally in that crash. The other complaint describes a loose or broken front seat cushion shield. Two reports are too few to show a trend, but the non-deployment report involves a real crash.
In owners' own words
Excerpts from complaints Tundra owners filed with NHTSA, as written. Listen for the same symptoms on your test drive.
While driving & coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lags like it has no power, this has happened to me more that 7, took it to the dealer, they said they cannot replicate it for me to record it , well that is hard to do, stopping & then giving the vehicle has but there is no power, since taking it to the dealer it has happened more than 5 other times, not sure what else to do, Vehicle has 16,000 miles purchased new .
Filed with NHTSA, April 2025
Vehicle hesitates/loses power on take of from a stop started happening about 2 months ago 3/1/2025. Which causes the care to stop at intersections making it a huge risk to the passengers and other cars. Then last week the car had a low oil light. Dropped vehicle off at dealer they found no leaks or issues and added oil to the car and said to drive for another 1k miles and bring it back.
Filed with NHTSA, May 2025
Anytime I come to a yield/traffic circle and do not have to come to a complete stop, when I push the accelerator there is a hesitation and then the truck lurches forward. It happens quite often when I slow down to 5mph give or take before accelerating again. I would estimate it has happened 50 times since I have owned the truck which I bought with 300 miles on it.
Filed with NHTSA, May 2025
When at a complete stop, going to pull out, or continue driving, there is a noticable lag to the acceleration. It sometimes does nothing for a few seconds before acceleration. If backing up, then switching to drive,.there is a delay and or a small jerk motion before the vehicle accelerates. This has caused issues when pulling out and vehicles are coming at normal speeds with plenty of time to pull out. The delay has almost caused several accidents.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2026
Toyota has failed to deliver second key fob for vehicle operation. Purchased vehicle 5/4/24 and keep being told I will be notified in future about when 2nd key fob will be available. Cannot operate vehicle if fob lost and in area with no cell coverage. Dealership and corporate contacts have repeatedly changed the anticipated date of resolution, leaving no real sense of when issue will be resolved.
Filed with NHTSA, August 2024
I am experiencing a recurring issue with my 2024 Toyota Tundra’s fuel gauge. Specifically, when the vehicle is parked on an incline, the fuel gauge resets to indicate a full tank, regardless of the actual fuel level. For instance, after parking on a hill with approximately half a tank, the gauge displayed full upon restarting the vehicle.
Filed with NHTSA, May 2025
The safety issue I have is that my truck will display hesitation in moving forward or accelerating. I have been in a few intersections trying to turn left and when pressing on the gas pedal there is a delay in responding to the gas pedal being pushed. I’ve discussed this with the dealer and was informed that this is normal behavior. The dead pedal has me very concerned for my safety and the safety of others while driving my truck.
Filed with NHTSA, January 2025
On Wednesday 10/21 at approximately 11:30pm I was traveling on the Clearview Expressway. While changing from the middle last to the left lane at 20mph due to a construction merge with some traffic. When trying to accelerate the truck lost all throttle power and my speed quickly dropped to 12mph before throttle response came back. No noticeable or harsh change of gear for this episode.
Filed with NHTSA, October 2025
How the 2024 compares with other Tundra years
Complaints for this year next to the average for the other model years, area by area.
The 2024 ranks third for owner complaints among 8 Tundra years, about 1.6 times the average of the others. Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, so compare like with like.
- Engine6032
- Transmission5926
- Electrical2413
- Acceleration and cruise control168
- Fuel system1517
- Brakes149
Recalls to confirm (8)
Recall repairs are free at any Toyota dealer, but the seller may never have had them done. Check each campaign number against the VIN.
26V038000Backup cameraJan 2026
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not 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 camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
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.
24V767000Wheels and tiresOct 2024
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
Risk: A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA12.
24V548000EquipmentJul 2024
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims.".
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
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.
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