2025 Toyota TUNDRA

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2025 Toyota TUNDRA has 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: 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..

8 crash reports 8 injuries

217

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

45 complaints

21%

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 s

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

34 complaints

16%

• 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.
• Delay in throttle response from a complete and/or rolling stop. Delay lag and/or hesitation on take off
• Complaint Regarding Misrepresentation of Vehicle Trim Level by Toyota - VIN Discrepancy To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: I am writing to file a formal complaint against Toyota Motor North America regarding the misrepresentation of the trim level of a vehicle I purchased. On D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

26 complaints

12%

• 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.
• 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 s
• 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.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

24 complaints

11%

• 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
• 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
• Lags when accelerating from a full stop. At least 1-2 seconds. Extremely dangerous. I’ve got 600 miles on a brand new truck and it’s happened twice in the last 24 hours. I was nearly T-boned.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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 ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

21 complaints

10%

• 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
• The contact owns a 2025 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the Lane Keep Assist feature activated, the vehicle steered to the right, leaving the lane, and entering oncoming traffic. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer,
• Upon starting the vehicle on 8/6/2025 i received multiple warnings: advanced ultrasonic detecting and ranging system malfunction, Pre-Collision system malfunction, Parking Brake system malfunction, Check engine ECM malfunction, Vehicle stability control system malfunction Secondary collison brake sy

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 3 crashes

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 217 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: 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.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)