2025 Toyota TUNDRA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
130 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
5,053 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 14 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 45 of 130 complaints (34.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 24 | 18.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 6.2% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 6.2% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 3.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 45 |
| Power Train | 35 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Wheels | 7 |
Engine: 45; Power Train: 35; Fuel/Propulsion System: 26; Vehicle Speed Control: 21; Unknown Or Other: 14; Electrical System: 10; Steering: 7; Wheels: 7
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 116 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2026 | 67 |
2024: 1; 2025: 62; 2026: 67
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 24 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11648861 · 2025-03-17 (March 17, 2025)
Radar system and traction control shuts off during normal operation and requires vehicle to be pulled over and turned off then back on to regain control. This causea a loss of forward collision warning, brake assistance, traction control, and lane departure assistance
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11648861 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11653896 · 2025-04-10 (April 10, 2025)
2025 Toyota Tundra with 2200 miles. Truck has developed an intermittent lag/hesitation when starting from a stop. At random times, when pulling out into fast moving traffic, hit the pedal to proceed and enter the roadway and it will take a second or two before there is any response from the engine. Oncoming traffic traveling at 50mph are now a second or two closer and need to brake hard to avoid collision. There seems to be a fault between the throttle pedal and the engine. No warning lamps. Difficult to reproduce as it only happens on occasi…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11653896 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11704238 · 2025-12-10 (December 10, 2025)
When trying to pull out into traffic from a stop there is a hesitation at times. I go to press on the accelerator and the truck does not always move. There seems to be a delay at times. Seem dangerous when pulling out into traffic. It has happened multiple times. No sure if it is the transmission or what.
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Owner report 11711356 · 2026-01-16 (January 16, 2026)
Unknown. The truck often lags when the accelerator is pressed. Coming from a stop seems to make it worse. It takes 1-2 seconds more than you would expect as normal for the truck to start to move. This gives you enough time to think something is wrong and cover the brake to prevent you from entering an intersection if there is a problem. The result is that you end up halfway into an intersection slower than you expected, possibly causing an accident. It seems like a combination of electronic throttle control lag, and the 10 speed transmission n…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11711356 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11701467 · 2025-11-25 (November 25, 2025)
The vehicle will stall or lag during acceleration from stop or during regular driving while trying to accelerate. Happens continuously throughout ownership of the vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11701467 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11701546 · 2025-11-25 (November 25, 2025)
Vehicle randomly stalls or experiences throttle lag/acceleration hesitation particularly when trying to accelerate quickly through intersections and while turning. Almost seems as if the vehicle loses power all together and then quickly comes back.
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Owner report 11687774 · 2025-09-17 (September 17, 2025)
On August 31, 2025, my 2025 Toyota Tundra experienced a sudden steering failure while I was driving, which caused an accident with a parked vehicle. The steering wheel completely seized up and I was unable to control the vehicle. This was a serious safety hazard that put my life and the lives of others on the road at risk. The vehicle showed warning messages and error codes related to the steering system immediately before and after the crash. The problem was unexpected and there was no prior damage to the vehicle that would explain this. The…
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Owner report 11696854 · 2025-10-31 (October 31, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving 20 - 70 MPH, the steering wheel independently merged onto a back road, pulling the vehicle off the road and onto main roads and highways, with the vehicle merging into the turning lane independently. No warning light was illuminated. A local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the vehicle was working as intended. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on seve…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11696854 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11730166 · 2026-04-09 (April 9, 2026)
Center console glossy trim around the gear shift gives off a blinding glare from the sunlight coming through the front windshield. Almost side swiped the adjacent vehicle on my right when blinded. This was noted and photographed after just owning the vehicle for one day. Talked to Toyota Corporate who told me to take it to local dealership. Toyota of Fort Worth said there is nothing they can do and referred back to Toyota Corporate. Toyota Corporate has yet to respond. The start/stop is faulty. Engine does not turn off at red lights (bypass n…
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Owner report 11745978 · 2026-06-23 (June 23, 2026)
I am reporting a severe thermal and electrical safety hazard regarding the OEM wireless charging pad in a 2025 Toyota Tundra. During standard vehicle operation, the integrated charging pad overheats to extreme temperatures. On a recent drive, the heat generated by the vehicle's charging pad was so intense that it physically melted, blistered, and deformed a MagSafe-compatible protective case on a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. This safety issue has been brought to an authorized dealership, Toyota of Hollywood (Repair Order #[XXX]), for a second cons…
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