2025 Toyota Tundra engine problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Toyota Tundra — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On July 20, the vehicle experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure resulting in a total engine seizure while operating. The failure caused an immediate, sudden loss of motive power, forcing the vehicle to become completely immobilized on the Interstate highway. This unexpected loss of propulsion…”
filed Aug 18, 2026
“Toyota Tundra 2025 Limited stalled at highway speeds. The vehicle flashed "Parking Brake Support" message, but dealer says it has to do with an engine failure. Vehicle came to a grinding stop and would only advance in short spurts before dying on the side of the road. I was in the left lane of a…”
filed Jun 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tundra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 6 | 20% |
| 2024 Tundra | 147 | 44% |
| 2023 Tundra | 162 | 41% |
| 2022 Tundra | 164 | 38% |
| 2021 Tundra | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 Tundra | 5 | 11% |
| 2019 Tundra | 2 | 3% |
| 2018 Tundra | 11 | 11% |
| 2017 Tundra | 5 | 6% |
| 2016 Tundra | 5 | 4% |
| 2015 Tundra | 3 | 6% |
| 2014 Tundra | 7 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Toyota Tundra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.