2025 Toyota TUNDRA: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11627390 · 2024-11-26 (November 26, 2024)
I was driving about 50 MPH and suddenly my check engine light came on and the truck died and would not start. I was told that the engine failed and will need to be replaced.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11627390 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11641807 · 2025-02-10 (February 10, 2025)
There is significant throttle lag where the throttle has a delay in engagement after a rolling stop. Turning into traffic flat out is dangerous when the throttle has a delay, if you push harder then it gives you too much throttle after the delay and will chirp the tires. I am not the only one. 100s if not thousands of people are complaining about this same issue.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11641807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11642717 · 2025-02-14 (February 14, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH on the highway, there was an abnormally high-pitched whistling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound became louder while accelerating. The contact stated that the sound was very distracting. The driver turned the radio up to drown out the abnormal sound. The contact discovered that the sound was coming from the driver's side mirror. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was able to …
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11642717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11643398 · 2025-02-18 (February 18, 2025)
Vehicle shudders and hesitates during acceleration from a stop and at speed. Vehicle feels like it is trying to find the correct gear which is causing the turbos to release boost pressure prematurely.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11643398 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11644948 · 2025-02-25 (February 25, 2025)
I was driving around 4 p.m. when sunlight hit the engine hood. The sun's reflection went directly into my eyes and blinded me for seconds. I could stop before hitting another car in front of me. The way the hood is designed is dangerous because the sunlight hits the angle and reflects the light to the cabin, especially for the driving seat from the left, center, and right sides.The sunlight, magnified by the glossy finish of the hood's paint, burned my eyes, so I was blind for seconds. I had to keep seeing ahead of me because there was traffic.…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11644948 at NHTSA ↗
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 11652503 · 2025-04-03 (April 3, 2025)
Delay in throttle response from a complete and/or rolling stop. Delay lag and/or hesitation on take off
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11652503 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11653007 · 2025-04-06 (April 6, 2025)
Throttle lag. When I step on the gas pedal, there is a hesitation or lag which the truck doesn't move forward when asked. Very, very dangerous when entering traffic. Almost caused an accident. Not good. This must be addressed before someone gets hurt or killed. This is no joke and should be taken seriously. I hope this doesn't get ignored as this is a serious problem.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11653007 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
5 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
25V322000 · Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
Reported: 2025-05-15 (May 15, 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V657000 · Back Over Prevention:Software
Reported: 2025-10-01 (October 1, 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."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V038000 · Back Over Prevention:Software
Reported: 2026-01-23 (January 23, 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."
Consequence: A rearview camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V179000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2026-03-24 (March 24, 2026)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. 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."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
NHTSA campaign record ↗26V571000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 2026-09-02 (September 2, 2026)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. 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."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 18, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26TA18.
NHTSA campaign record ↗