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2023 Toyota TundraProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 649 owners and 13 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
649
Crashes
12
Fires
9
Recalls
13
TSBs
181
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 649 complaints, 12 crashes, 9 fires, and 13 recalls. Complaint rate is 3.9x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

vehicle goes in start stop mode after shifting to park

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

steering pulling really bad

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

throttle lag lurching

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

215 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

35
0–30K
34
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 30K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (215 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine215 (33%)
Drivetrain88 (14%)
Fuel System75 (12%)
Other49 (8%)
Electrical38 (6%)
Brakes31 (5%)
Speed Control30 (5%)
Lights20 (3%)

2023 Toyota Tundra: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, with 215 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, with 88 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, with 75 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2023 Toyota Tundra, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

88
23
137
24
225
25
199
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (13 recalls)

22V854000Jan 2023

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

23V111000Apr 2023

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."

23V142000Sep 2023

STRUCTURE:BODY

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.

23V468000Sep 2023

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.

23V566000Nov 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

+ 8 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2023 Toyota Tundra NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Toyota Tundra is the 2012 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2023 Toyota Tundra vs. Class Average (Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD)

This vehicle

649

Class avg

167

3.9x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard pickup trucks 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 649 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 13 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Toyota Tundra Model Years

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2023 Toyota Tundra: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Toyota Tundra is related to the engine, with 215 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?
The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 649 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 3.9x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
NHTSA rates the 2023 Toyota Tundra 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 Toyota Tundra problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Toyota Tundra has 13 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Toyota Tundra problems start?
Based on 72 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2023 Toyota Tundra data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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