Engine Debris and Power Loss
Owners report knocking, sudden power loss, rough running, and failure to start in the Turbo V6. Toyota attributes the issue to leftover machining debris and issued recalls in 2024 and 2025. A class‑action lawsuit was filed in December 2024.
- Recall 2024: 46,176 Tundras (gasoline & hybrid)
- Recall 2025: additional V6‑related units
Rear Axle Shaft Detachment
In June 2022 Toyota recalled 46,176 trucks after two reports of rear axle shafts detaching due to improperly installed studs.
- Affected build dates: 2 Nov 2021 – 13 Jun 2022 (gasoline); 15 Mar 2022 – 7 Jun 2022 (hybrid)
Tonneau Cover Detachment
The factory triple‑fold tonneau cover could separate at highway speeds because the mounting nuts did not provide enough clamping force.
- Recall Mar 2023: 108,473 Tundras + 21,793 hybrids
- Fix: replace brackets, bolts, lock washers, and nuts
Interior Rattle Complaints
Numerous owners report rattles behind the dash, sun‑visor area, window trim, sunroof, and JBL speakers. No official recall, but the issue is linked to low‑cost interior plastics on base SR5 models.
Fuel‑Line Fire Risk
A plastic fuel line near the tank can rub against a metal brake line, leading to leaks and potential fires.
- Recall Aug 2023: 168,179 Tundras (2022‑2023)
- Interim fix: protective wrap; final fix: new fuel line (available Sep 2024)
Transmission Neutral‑Creep
Faulty brake‑clutch design may prevent full disengagement in neutral, allowing the vehicle to creep forward up to ~4 mph if the parking brake isn’t applied.
- Recall 2024: 242,114 units (2022‑2024 models)
- Fix: updated transmission ECU
Throttle Lag and Delayed Acceleration
Drivers experience hesitation from a fraction of a second up to five seconds, especially from a standstill. Toyota issued a Technical Service Bulletin in Dec 2022 and a transmission‑control update, but many owners claim inconsistent dealer support.
Reverse‑Light Failure
Adhesive‑sealed vent patches allowed moisture ingress, causing reverse lights to stop working.
- Recall May 2025: 443,444 Tundras & hybrids (2022‑2025)
- Fix: replace light assemblies and repair wiring
Backup Camera Glitches
Multiple recalls addressed camera‑related faults, including cold‑weather ECU lockout, wrong camera feed, and software glitches producing black or green screens.
- Apr 2022: 18,000 units – ECU lockout in cold
- Jul 2022: 31,428 units – front camera displayed
- Late 2025: 393,838 units – software display error
Parking‑Brake ECU Malfunction
An ECU could falsely detect an overload, disabling the electronic parking brake and showing a “parking brake malfunction” warning.
- Recall Sep 2022: 64,330 Tundras (2022)
- Fix: ECU reprogramming
Brake Squeal and Shudder
Owners report squeaking and occasional shudder when applying the front brakes at low speeds. Toyota issued a service bulletin in Nov 2025 and introduced updated rotors, shims, and pads.
- Applicable years: 2022‑2026 Tundras & hybrids
Excessive Wind and Road Noise
Complaints about loud wind noise, especially on the driver’s side, point to faulty door seals and mirror hardware. No formal service bulletin exists; owners often add foam insulation as a DIY remedy.