Launched in 1999, the Toyota Tundra has come a long way. Now in its third generation, the 2024 Toyota Tundra offers all kinds of enhancements. New owners should be excited, but many are frustrated and worried about sudden loss of acceleration and hesitation. Some complain that their vehicles go into “limp mode,” while others have experienced complete engine failure. There are also ongoing complaints about faulty gauges, which is also a well known problem with 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundras.
By mid-March 2025, the most common complaints to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) about the 2024 Toyota Tundra were listed under the engine (31%), fuel/propulsion system (23.5%), and powertrain (21%). However, a large percentage of complaints are listed under two or three categories. For example, loss of acceleration and hesitation after stopping is seen as an engine, powertrain, fuel/propulsion, vehicle speed control, and even electrical system problems — and it features in more than a quarter of the complaints overall. Faulty fuel gauges are the main problem complained about under the fuel/propulsion (71%) and electrical system (46%).
The other components and systems highlighted in complaints include backover prevention, exterior lighting, forward collision avoidance, land departure, latch/lock/linkages, service brakes, steering, structure, suspension, visibility wiper, and wheels.
Four recalls affect the 2024 Tundra, but none relate to the 2024 Tundra. All increase the risk of a crash.
534 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles have the incorrect load-carrying capacity label. This can result in an overloaded vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. A second recall was extended seven months later to many other Toyota vehicles — 33,848 in all.
280,663 Toyota vehicles, including certain 2022-2024 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models have a problem with the transmission control ECU software. This can cause unexpected vehicle movement when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
11,890 Toyota vehicles, including certain 2022-2024 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models, may have passenger-side front and rear tires with inner sidewall damage. This can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
2024 Toyota Tundra Complaint Summary
Complaint Category
Number of Complaints
Engine
28
28
Fuel/propulsion System
21
21
Power Train
20
20
Electrical System
16
16
Unknown Or Other
14
14
Service Brakes
9
9
Vehicle Speed Control
7
7
Suspension
4
4
Structure:body
3
3
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
2
2
Loss of Acceleration and Hesitation
The most common problem reported in the engine category relates to hesitation and lack of acceleration, commonly after stopping. However, because it is also the most common complaint under the powertrain, we are dealing with it separately. Here are a few examples, some more serious than others.
An owner from Missouri tells how when “accelerating from a stop sign when the vehicle stalled and hesitated to go for approximately 2 seconds. The vehicle eventually accelerated with no issues afterward.”
An owner from Montana states that the engine seems to stall at acceleration from a low speed. “Basically, a dead pedal response.” For instance, upon slowing down to a near stop to enter a roundabout or an unmarked 4-way intersection, the vehicle has a notable throttle lag. “Any attempt to accelerate even mildly into the roundabout or intersection results in a dead pedal for a second or two. (There is) no response from the engine and the truck feels like it’s going to die. I’ve been nearly hit multiple times by other vehicles as my vehicle is not moving when it should. Very dangerous. This is a daily occurrence. The dealer was unhelpful.”
Another owner confirms this scenario. “After making a complete stop, there is an extended delay around 3 seconds before the truck responds to the gas pedal being pressed. When it does respond it launches forward and causes the tires to break free. This has almost caused at least 7 accidents.”
An owner from Arizona states, “The engine periodically lags and is not responsive when (the) pedal is pressed. When the engine catches up, the RPMs skyrocket.”
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Engine Issues
We are going to highlight incidents of engine failure here. Oil leaks and/or debris from the manufacturing process appear to be the probable causes.
In May 2024, Toyota issued a recall for 98,568 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra vehicles with V35A engines, as well as 3,524 Lexus LX600 vehicles — total recall 102,092. The issue was due to potential contamination from engine machining debris that could lead to crankshaft main bearing failure, resulting in engine knocking, rough running, no-start conditions, or engine stalls, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker’s report includes total engine failures.
While no 2024 models are included in the recall, owners are experiencing the same failure. For example, an owner from Maryland stated in December 2024 that the Tundra engine failed at highway speeds, resulting in a loss of power. “The dealer found debris from the manufacturing process in the engine that caused a bearing failure. Vehicle only has 7,500 miles on it at time of failure.” Similarly, a complaint issued in February 2025 reports engine failure and states that metal shavings were found in the oil.
Oil Problems Related to Engine Failure
In July 2024, only six weeks after getting a 2020 Tundra Platinum, and driving for 2,000 miles, the truck started sending low oil notifications. It happened three times over a weekend and the dealer wasn’t open. So, he took it to Valvoline. They checked the oil, did an oil change, and video-recorded the process. He states that when they drained the oil there was only about 4.5-4.7 of the truck’s 7.7 quarts of oil capacity. Five days later the low oil notifications started again, “I had it towed to the dealer and they are now telling me that the engine is blown and that they will not honor the warranty because it didn’t have a Toyota filter on it, even though it had the correct aftermarket oil filter.”
“This is a leased truck that I bought additional coverage on and they still want me to buy a new engine for roughly $25k. It seems evident that the 2024 Hybrid Tundra motors are also having the same metal shavings in the oil pan.” He claims the dealer refused to provide a loaner and “they won’t give me a formal warranty denial letter so I can take them to court over this… they even deleted the low oil notifications to hide the evidence.”
In May 2024, an owner from Tennessee had an engine oil leak He reported it to a dealership and was told it was a minor issue. Five months later, “the truck started to dump oil,(and) the engine started to fail. I drove it straight to the dealership. I feel this is a safety risk because it was dumping oil on the road and the engine could have blown causing me to lose power and potentially lose control of the truck.
Complaints About Limp Mode
When an owner from Arizona took his 2024 Tundra to a dealer after it went into limp mode, they “identified a misfire on cylinder 5. They reset the codes and did nothing to the truck when they took the engine apart. They claimed nothing was wrong.” About three weeks later, the truck was running very rough in idle. It wouldn’t go when he put it into Drive and the emergency brake, which was set, wouldn’t disengage. This time, Toyota identified a code that said cylinder 3 was misfiring.
“They took the engine apart and found the piston had a score marking. They are replacing the piston as part of the warranty. I am finding posts by other 2024 Tundra owners who are having engine problems too. Seems to be an issue but nothing has been recalled yet.”
Another owner complained in January 2025 that he had electronic braking system (EBS) issues within months of getting the Tundra. Then the vehicle would shut down while driving and go into limp mode. The vehicle displayed “engine reduce power or reduce engine power” four times.
“This last time it said to reduce engine power and all mercy braking systems failed. There was a knocking in the engine, like there was no oil in it, and all collision malfunction sensors, braking systems, everything malfunctioned, and the vehicle shut off. The engine was rattling (and I) took it to Toyota. They told me that it was a manufacturing issue, but there was no recall. My vehicle never even said I was low on oil even though I just had an oil change. It never gave me any alerts. It would just randomly lose power to the engine and shut down, but this last time it was really bad.”
Fuel Gauge
Many owners of 2022, 2023, and 2024 Toyota Tundra trucks have reported inaccuracies with the fuel gauge readings, such as the gauge displaying a full tank after parking on an incline, despite the actual fuel level being lower. There haven’t been any recalls, even though action has been taken successfully against the automaker under lemon law.
An owner from Colorado stated in February 2025, “The fuel gauge will randomly move to full and stay there even if the tank is almost empty. You can be at half tank and then next day it shows full and it won’t reset on its own. If you don’t catch it you will think the tank’s full. This could easily strand someone who assumes they have a full tank.”
An owner from California reported the same thing in August 2024 stating that the “Fuel gauge is showing full when the tank is half empty according to (the) odometer. When the vehicle is parked even on a slight incline the fuel gauge resets to full no matter how empty the tank is. This is a known problem with these vehicles and I am worried about it running out of gas at high speeds.”
Dealers Say There is No Fix
The owner of a 2024 Tundra from Texas states he previously owned a 2022 Toyota Tundra that had the same fuel gauge malfunction. It was repurchased under the Texas Lemon Law since Toyota was unable to provide a repair after a year and a half. Now I have a 2024 Toyota Tundra with the same malfunction. “The fuel gauge on the dashboard will reset to 3/4s to a full tank of gas after starting and stay that way until you refuel the truck even though the tank may only have 1/2 tank or close to empty. With each restart of the engine, the fuel gauge still reads 3/4 to a full tank.”
Stating that it’s a safety hazard, he says, “I do not know how much fuel is in the vehicle. It’s like putting a piece of tape over your fuel gauge and driving around and guessing when to fill the vehicle with gas.” Three years after Toyota was forced to repurchase his 2022 model, he’s being told that there is “no fix at this time.”
An owner from Oregon finds that the distance to empty (DTE) on the fuel gauge resets when the vehicle is parked nose up on a slight incline. “After going through 40-70 miles on a new full tank of fuel my fuel gauge reset to full 3 times 3 days in a row. Each time I did the trick to get the fuel sensor to reset/re-read everything while on flat ground.” He sent a video to the local dealer showing that the fuel gauge was resetting to full incorrectly. “Toyota tried a software fix on 2022s only that did not fix the issue. They have not tried to fix it since the 2022s came out.”
Faulty Fuel Gauge Fix Fails
An owner from New York also states that the fuel gauge will reset itself to full without filling the gas tank. “This has happened on 3 occasions with only 1,000 miles on the vehicle. I have been to the dealership on several occasions with no permanent solution so far.” The first attempt at a fix “was to reprogram the combination meter and the gauge did show the full level accurately. However, the problem recurred.” The third time he left the vehicle back to the dealer and left it there for three days. They “replicated the problem but corporate Toyota said it was due to the position of the sending unit in the tank.” His concern is the serious problems he might face if he runs out of fuel on the highway or on a local road. “Will have to monitor the fuel until Toyota comes up with a fix hopefully.”
What You Can Do
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About the Author:
Sergei Lemberg is an attorney focusing on consumer law, class actions related to automotive issues, and personal injury litigation. With nearly two decades of experience, his areas of practice include Lemon Law (vehicle defects), Debt Collection Harassment, TCPA (illegal robocalls and texts), Fair Credit Reporting Act, Overtime claims, Personal Injury cases, and Class Actions. He has consistently been recognized as the nation's "most active consumer attorney." In 2020, Mr. Lemberg represented Noah Duguid before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case Duguid v. Facebook. He is also the author of "Defanging Debt Collectors," a guide that empowers consumers to fight back against debt collectors and prevail, as well as "Lemon Law 101: The Laws That Lemon Dealers Don't Want You to Know."
