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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2024 Toyota Tundra problems & reliability

334 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota Tundra, alongside 10 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
334
Recall campaigns
10
Fire reports
3 (1%)
Crash reports
2 (1%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Front 5 / 5 · side 5 / 5 · rollover 4 / 5
EPA fuel economy
19–22 MPG combined
City 18 · highway 23 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
146
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Engine147
Power Train83
Fuel/propulsion System46
Unknown / Other36
Electrical System35
Exterior Lighting33
Vehicle Speed Control32
Service Brakes22
Engine and Engine Cooling20
Back Over Prevention11

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 24 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Mileage when problems occurred

Among the 27 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 20,000 miles (middle 50% between 6,629 and 30,500 miles).

under 20k
13
20–40k
9
40–60k
5
60–80k
0
80–100k
0
100–150k
0
150k+
0

Complaints by incident year

23
24
25
26

What owners report

  • On XXX6, while driving on the highway at approximately 89 mph and 36,714 miles, the engine misfired and the vehicle began shaking. The check engine light started flashing and a "reduced power, visit dealer" message appeared, along with a loss of motive power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on XXX at…

    Engine · filed Sep 15, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notifications for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts to perform the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and…

    Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Sep 15, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the radio started blinking, and the vehicle lost power and stopped in the middle of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, there was a burning odor, and white smoke was coming from the HVAC…

    Exterior Lighting · filed Sep 14, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

146 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Toyota Tundra. The 10 most recent:

  • Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybrid V35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop…

    T-SB-0032-26 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026

  • Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse

    T-SB-0022-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 2026

  • Technical instructions for special service campaign 26tc02 reprogramming for parking assist ecu certain 2022 - 2024 tundra / tundra hybrid

    26TC02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 25, 2026

  • Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop…

    T-SB-0032-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026

  • OBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0022-26.

    T-SB-0020-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2026

  • Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistling noise coming from one or both outer rear-view mirrors while driving 65 – 85 mph…

    T-SB-0022-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2026

  • Some 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The…

    T-SB-0055-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 7, 2026

  • Some 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2026 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.

    T-SB-0022-25 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 19, 2025

  • A new head unit software update is available for 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra, and Tundra Hybrid; 2023 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Mirai, and Sequoia Hybrid…

    T-SB-0083-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2025

  • Some 2022 – 2025 model year Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and 2023 – 2025 model year Sequoia Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a high pitch whistling noise coming from one or both outer rear-view mirrors while driving 65 – 85 mph…

    T-SB-0020-25 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 7, 2025

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2024 Toyota Tundra has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

Buying a used 2024 Toyota Tundra?

  • · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
  • · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
  • · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 20,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.
About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Toyota or NHTSA.