2023 Toyota Tundra: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 2 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $26,583 to own, including $10,496 in repairs.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$5,375
Transmission & drivetrain$3,449
Driver-assist & stability$381
Electrical system$357
Steering$253
Brakes$220
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalNov 6, 2025 · campaign 25V767000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareOct 1, 2025 · campaign 25V657000
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."
Exterior Lighting › Back Up LightsMay 15, 2025 · campaign 25V322000
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.
Equipment › Other › LabelsJul 23, 2024 · campaign 24V548000
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equippe
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalMay 30, 2024 · campaign 24V381000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Power Train › Automatic TransmissionFeb 21, 2024 · campaign 24V125000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Equipment › Other › LabelsNov 9, 2023 · campaign 23V757000
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Equipment › Other › LabelsSep 13, 2023 · campaign 23V633000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number
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.
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.
Structure › BodyMar 3, 2023 · campaign 23V142000
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.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelFeb 22, 2023 · campaign 23V111000
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."
Equipment › Other › LabelsNov 18, 2022 · campaign 22V854000
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 R
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Yes. It scores 2 out of 100, among the least reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024. The 2015, 2019 and 2021 Tundra scored much better.
Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It scores 2 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 412 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $10,496 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2023 Toyota Tundra cost to own?
About $26,583 over 5 years: $5,887 in lost value, $10,496 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $37,993 today.
What are the best years of the Toyota Tundra?
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (100/100) and the 2024 worst (0/100).
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?