2024 Toyota Tundra: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 0 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $26,451 to own, including $9,189 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$4,458
Transmission & drivetrain$3,052
Driver-assist & stability$413
Electrical system$375
Body, glass & interior$236
Steering$232
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/MechanicalMay 20, 2026 · campaign 26V320000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Equipment › Other › LabelsMar 24, 2026 · campaign 26V179000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may displ
Back Over Prevention › SoftwareJan 23, 2026 · campaign 26V038000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not 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."
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.
Tires › SidewallOct 15, 2024 · campaign 24V767000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
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
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."
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Yes. It scores 0 out of 100, among the least reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024. The 2015, 2019 and 2021 Tundra scored much better.
Is the 2024 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It scores 0 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 350 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $9,189 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2024 Toyota Tundra cost to own?
About $26,451 over 5 years: $7,062 in lost value, $9,189 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $41,138 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 2024 Toyota Tundra have?