Equipment Problems of Toyota Tundra - part 1

Rear fuel tank strap rusted through and broke.

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Possible issue with the safety of others: my tailgate for my 2025 Tundra crewmax came opened (unknown to me) and contents of my truck bed dumped onto the road. The incident as it happened. I was backed into a parking spot, truck was off, when I got in my remote was in my pocket and the truck would not start. So I pulled the remote out of my pocket and put it in the console. The truck would then start. I wasnt observant to the dashboard warnings if they were there. While driving home I heard all my bed contents fall out. Fortunatly I noticed it before it affected anyone. The best I can figure is that other objects in my pocket may have pushed the tailgate button. Since I was backed in and the tailgate lowering is so quiet, I didnt hear it or see it. I feel unsafe now to carry anything in my truck bed without backup protection. I would rather have a manual tailgate and totally disable the auto function but as I understand it, only the auto close mode can be disabled. I have not presented this to the dealership yet nor have I tried to duplicate the issue yet.

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Subject: NHTSA safety complaint: sudden engine seizure and loss of motive power – 2024 Toyota Tundra (recall 25v767 alignment) to whom it may concern, I am writing to formally lodge a critical safety complaint regarding a life-threatening mechanical failure. On xxx, while driving at highway cruising speeds under normal operating conditions (no towing or payload), my vehicle suffered an abrupt, complete internal engine seizure and a total loss of motive power. Simultaneously, the instrument cluster displayed a "pull over to level ground, oil hot" thermal alert, indicating an acute, systemic mechanical breakdown. This failure sequence directly aligns with NHTSA recall 25v767 (Toyota recall 25ta14 / 25tb14), which addresses permanent main bearing destruction caused by manufacturing debris left inside the v35a engine block. My local dealer, [xxx] Toyota, intends to process this repair under an extended warranty. I strongly reject this classification. Because this catastrophic failure perfectly matches the technical parameters and safety risks of an active federal campaign, it must be handled strictly under the purview of the federal recall framework. I request that NHTSA document this event to ensure Toyota is held accountable under its recall mandate. Sincerely, [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] | [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Frame and brake systems are severely rusted. Has been undercoated many times but frame is rusting from inside out in the boxed portions and is delaminating from double layered reinforced areas. Toyota had a recall for some of these models but this one was not included for some reason. I have a 1997 model Toyota SUV that has no rust compared to this 2005 model. Toyota needs to reopen this recall campaign as there are too many vehicles that have this same issue. This truck only has 119,000 miles. Failed a safety inspection at an independent tire store-frame rust and rear brake backing plates rusted and breaking apart. This truck is from the northern states and is currently in florida.

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Turbo's have to be replaced because of a wastegate failure. This is a well known issue. My vehicle is at 66700 miles and Toyota has denied a good will claim. Though they admit there is nothing I could have done differently because its a defective part. My safety is put at risk because the truck goes into limp mode and a "reduced power" message is displayed. The dealership has confirmed the issue but because its 7k outside of warranty they are unwilling to do anything even though its a defect. Vehicle has only been inspected by dealership. They also have a diagnostic test for the total engine recall and its very subjective. I don't believe they are keeping safety in mind. I think they are trying to deny as many of those claims as possible.

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As a result of a class action lawsuit Toyota settled on frame replacement or spraying a rust inhibitor depending on the severity of frame rust. The sprayed on rust inhibitor, used in my case, was sprayed over mud and pack rust at the dealership - williams Toyota, big flats NY. I took the truck to a local shop to have the brakes replaced and nys inspection completed. The repair shop called and said that the truck was not road worthy due to frame rust.

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My radiator leaked engine coolant fluid while driving. The fan shroud warped from heat and rubbed against the radiator and punctured a hole in the radiator causing a slow leak. My vehicle became inoperable and had to pull over. It's been confirmed by the dealership and has a report no warnings prior to failure, though the leak look to have been a slow leak that was in the engine bay and on driveway just faintly so it had been an issue that had been progressing over time. The warnings first appeared for high temp when the coolant was totally out and mentioned the vehicle was overheating and to pull over.

1. Driver's door lock actuator failed. 2. Safety hazard - the controls and key fob no longer lock or unlock the door, which could allow the door to be opened at any time during operation. 3. No, I have not taken it to confirm the door lock is not functioning. 4. No 5. The lock started to show signs of malfunction by not fully locking, then it stopped responding all together. This problem started on 7/31/26.

The forward recognition camera on my 2019 Toyota Tundra has suffered an internal failure. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Toyota dealership, which diagnosed and documented:"found internal fault in forward recognition camera. " the failed component is available for inspection. This camera is a critical safety component that supports forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and other driver-assistance systems. Because of this internal failure, the vehicle's ability to detect potential hazards may be reduced or disabled, leaving the driver without safety features that were designed to help prevent or mitigate crashes. This failure places not only the occupants of my vehicle at risk but also other motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists sharing the roadway. The condition was reproduced and confirmed by an authorized Toyota dealer. The dealer determined that the camera itself had internally failed and requires replacement. The failure was not attributed to an accident, impact, misuse, modification, or outside damage. It was diagnosed as an internal fault of the camera assembly. Prior to diagnosis, warning messages and safety-system malfunction alerts appeared on the vehicle, indicating that the driver-assistance systems were not functioning properly. These warnings prompted me to seek service. The dealership subsequently confirmed the internal camera failure. I am concerned that this component failed under normal operating conditions in a relatively modern vehicle and that other Toyota Tundra owners may be experiencing the same defect. A safety-critical camera system should not experience an internal failure that disables key crash-avoidance technologies. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this defect is affecting other 2019 Toyota Tundra vehicles and determine whether corrective action, including a recall, is warranted. The dealer diagnosis specifically states:"found internal fault in forward recognition camera. ".

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Traveling on the highway with no cars near us and our panoramic sunroof exploded showering myself and my passenger with glass at highway speed. There are no over hanging trees or over passes in this area.

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The component that is failed/malfunctioning is the mode function of the hvac blower system. After thorough online research this appears to be related to either the gear door actuator or the blend door being stuck or broken (gears, etc. ). This prevents air from blowing out of any vents other than the defrost and feet modes. While it appears to be a common issue online the two Toyota dealerships will not provide any helpful information unless I agree to a minimum $250 diagnostic fee. I've replaced all the gear door actuators thus I believe it has to do with the blend door. The dealerships default response is "that's just how they are". There were no warnings, messages, etc. Prior to failure. Failure was noticed upon start and longer than usual startup of the hvac system, it now takes 30-60 seconds to attempt to calibrate before any air starts moving. And as stated earlier it just blows out of the defrost and foot functions, nothing out of the face vents.

Heads up display(hud) and windshield incompatibility issues from factory making hud display blurry. Very distracting while driving because you’re too busy trying to see clearly and it takes away time from playing attention to the road. Lots of reports online about blurry hud with 3rd generation Toyota Tundra from the beginning model year all the way up to most recent model year- it seems like they’re not doing anything about it. People online have reported getting dizzy while driving when trying to focus on the hud- possible cause of accidents? please look into this!.

Rear sunroof window exploded out while driving. Truck had just under 9000 total miles on it when this happened. Driving on i25 east of casper wyoming in very high cross winds. No other vehicle was within a quarter of a mile when the roof exploded with a very loud bang!.

I brought my Toyota Tundra to gullo Toyota of conroe for a routine service and a recall software update. The truck went in with a perfectly functioning front camera, and it came back with the camera completely blurry. The dealership is only 10 minutes from my home — I noticed the issue the moment I pulled into my garage. I assumed the camera was dirty and cleaned it several times, but nothing changed. When I called the dealership, the service advisor told me that the recall software update “tends to do that” to Tundra cameras. My truck is a 2023 with only 28,000 miles, so he scheduled me for another software update. After dropping it off, I received a text an hour later claiming my front camera was “chipped” and that replacing it would cost $2,500. I went back in person to get an explanation, and suddenly the story changed: now they insisted the camera was damaged by a rock before I brought the truck in. The service manager even made the absurd statement, “this didn’t happen on my driveway or service area. ” the advisor, matthew mcwhirte, claimed they have cameras everywhere, but when I asked to see footage, he had no answer. This is despite their own staff previously acknowledging that the software update can cause camera issues. They still refused to take responsibility or cover the repair. And here’s the thing: if the camera was accidentally broken by their drivers or mechanics, just be honest about it. Mistakes happen — lying about them is what destroys trust. When I escalated to the service manager, the situation got even worse. He was rude, dismissive, and condescending — making confident claims with zero evidence, contradicting what his own advisor had already told me. Instead of investigating, he doubled down on denial. A front camera is a safety feature. A dealership performing recall work that results in a malfunction, and accidentally breaks it, should fix it — not lie, deflect, and blame the customer.

The leather trim panels in the vehicle are leaking a sticky residue.

Front grille piece on hood keeps coming off even after being replaced 4 times now and this last time it flew off busted my windshield on the expressway and Toyota just tells me to go to collision center as a solution! this piece just snaps in as it's just plastic and it just flys off the front when it catches air under it, it busted my windshield, messed me hood up and flew down the side of my truck on the expressway and could have caused a major accident this time! Toyota refuses to do anything about it and there are other trucks that have the issues! when I did my research! this accident scared me this time the other times I was able to catch it before it flew off? not this time there was no warning it just flew off and busted my windshield and it could have been so much worse and they aren't offering a better solution or issuing a recall after I am telling them about this issue!.

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Bought my vehicle brand new on January 2026. During heavy rain, my truck has a strong water leak that comes out of the handle bars between the windshield and front door windows, behind the rearview mirrors and the sun glasses compartment. I’ve brought my vehicle to the dealership 3 times already and couldn’t fix the issue or duplicate the water leak. After the third visit at the dealership, I couldn’t find out if the leak was fixed since it has not rained since then. So I went ahead and washed my vehicle and sprayed the top and front of my vehicle. As I went in my truck, I saw water leaking again.

Prior to the oil change service, the front ac vents were functioning properly. Immediately after the dealership serviced the vehicle, the front vents stopped blowing air. This issue was not present before the visit. Regardless of whether the dealership believes an oil change “should not” affect the ac system, the fact remains that the problem arose directly after the vehicle was in their possession. (in 93 degree weather) diagnosis determined that the ac front air outlet servo motor was stuck off and that the ac blender box would have to be replaced to remedy the issue.

Failed dealership safety inspection. Frame recall bxd.

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While driving on the interstate, my sunroof suddenly exploded and glass shattered from the moveable portion of the sunroof. It sounded like a shotgun or a very loud pop. There was nothing above me on the road (I. E. No overpasses, etc) and no vehicles in front of me at the time. The sunshade was closed which saved me from pieces of glass falling on me, in my eyes, and potentially cutting me. It was very sudden, unexpected, and on a vehicle that is only ~18 months old. This was very loud, unexpected, and sudden. A potentially very dangerous situation.

My 2025 Toyota Tundra’s air conditioning is not cooling properly. The a/c does not perform as expected, especially in hot weather. I am concerned this may be a defect in the hvac/climate control system. I am also concerned about driver safety because poor a/c performance in extreme heat can affect the driver and passengers, and hvac issues may also affect proper window defogging/defrosting. I am requesting that NHTSA review this issue and track similar complaints for possible investigation. Not blowing cold wind, temperature changes and blows less air as temperature changes from hot to cold or cold to hot. At one point drove around 5 miles away from home before cool air started to blow.

The contact owns an autokato mid rise scissor lift. The contact stated that while using the autokato mid-rise scissor lift, the ramps failed to function as intended. The contact inspected the ramps and determined that the ramps were partially welded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the autokato mid-rise scissor lift had been discontinued.

The upper grille and hood trim assembly on my 2018 Toyota Tundra 1794 edition failed and partially detached from the vehicle due to apparent mounting clip and retainer failure. The failed component is available for inspection upon request. Photographs of the damage and detached trim assembly have been documented. This failure created a significant safety risk because the panel could have fully detached while the vehicle was in motion and become a roadway hazard to other motorists. The detached component also created concerns regarding possible interference with the front grille assembly and Toyota safety sense components located behind the grille area. Prior to the failure, there were no warning lamps, dashboard messages, or other electronic warnings indicating a problem. There were also no visible signs of impact damage or collision that would explain the failure. The condition appears to have occurred during normal vehicle operation. The vehicle currently has approximately 76,900 miles. After researching the issue, I identified multiple reports from other Toyota Tundra owners describing similar failures involving the upper grille garnish, mounting tabs, and retaining clips on this generation of Tundra vehicles. At this time, the issue has not yet been formally inspected by Toyota, law enforcement, insurance representatives, or an independent repair facility. Dealer confirmation is currently unknown. However, based on visual inspection, the mounting clips and retainers appear to have failed under normal operating conditions.

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Premature tire wear. Outside of tire on front wearing faster than inside. Had a realignment and also put on new tires. Same issue is happening.

Acceleration lag/hesitation, we are in the intersection fully stop yield before we go left. Step on the pedal to go the truck go a little bit then suddenly lose power for a seconds and try to accelerate again just go. The car behind us almost hit me.

My vehicle sustained a flat tire after driving. I was able to make it home safely. Vehicle was taken to dealer who found no evidence of a nail. This is the second incident. The first incident occurred while I was driving but thankfully I was able to pull into a gas station. After research I found out that the tires on the new Toyota Tundra have had weak side wall issues causing the tires the explode or wear out prematurely. I have tire warranty through Toyota. I believe Toyota offered this warranty due to their knowledge of the tires being defective. Other issues have been the wheel alignment and premature thread wear which is also a known problem with these vehicles.

I own a 2003 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [xxx] ) that was subject to Toyota’s frame corrosion recall (limited service campaign a0f). The vehicle was inspected by Toyota in January 2011 and confirmed to have no perforation. In March 2012, Toyota applied a corrosion-resistant compound as part of the recall remedy. Despite this, by may 2013, a structural component (spare tire carrier) failed due to severe rust and detached from the vehicle. This occurred shortly after Toyota performed the corrosion protection treatment. This raises concerns that the recall remedy was not effective in preventing continued structural deterioration. Frame corrosion can impact vehicle safety, especially if critical components weaken or detach. Toyota has declined any further review or assistance, stating the program has expired, despite evidence that the corrosion continued after their repair. I am submitting this complaint to request investigation into the long-term effectiveness of the corrosion protection remedy applied under this recall program. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Center console glossy trim around the gear shift gives off a blinding glare from the sunlight coming through the front windshield. Almost side swiped the adjacent vehicle on my right when blinded. This was noted and photographed after just owning the vehicle for one day. Talked to Toyota corporate who told me to take it to local dealership. Toyota of fort worth said there is nothing they can do and referred back to Toyota corporate. Toyota corporate has yet to respond. The start/stop is faulty. Engine does not turn off at red lights (bypass not activated). At red lights, the "press brake further to activate" light will come on, the truck will shake, then the "battery charging" warning light will come on. Dealership response is I am not breaking hard enough or I just need to learn to press the bypass every time I start the vehicle. The vehicle will automatically turn off the engine when I park the vehicle, but as soon as I take my foot off the brake (while still parked in the driveway), the truck will automatically restart. Basically, the start/stop does not work while driving but will work when parked. Per Toyota of fort worth service dept, that is normal operation.

I went to the dealership near me to get the following recall completed: manufacturer recall number26ta02, NHTSA recall number26v038. The recall was stated to say that the rear backup camera would sometimes not show despite being shifted into reverse, which I had experienced multiple times. After the dealership performed the software update to fix this issue, I have experienced the issue multiple times since. So the issue is not fixed and the update from Toyota failed.

Nhtsa 26v-038 indicates potential issue with vehicles that may not meet the rear visibility requirements specified in fmvss no. 111, paragraphs s6. 2. 1, which may increase the risk of a crash with a person during a backing event. . Recall status indicates "recall incomplete, remedy not yet available". It has been over 30 days (1/23/26 to 3/19/26) since this safety recall was filed. This is the 3rd unresolved safety recall to date on this vehicle. This has been an unreasonably long time and Toyota should be compelled to initiate the remedy immediately and provide a detailed explanation as to why it is failing to meet its own code of conduct with respect to product safety and the law.

A significant rattle occurs randomly in between the frame and the rear passengar seating. We have contacted Toyota. Toyota believes it is a "normal road condition" of which would imply it happens every single mile driven. As the rattle can be startling, we have swerved by accident. In addition, Toyota has not fixed the issue and we have been in process of pursuing a settlement for faulty manufacturing. We also believe the truck is a danger to road as this rattle may mean the frame may come off one day while driving.

I am reporting a recurring safety issue with the power windows on my 2023 Toyota Tundra. Specifically: 1. The driver-side window and front passenger-side window have stopped moving partway during operation. The window halts halfway, the window becomes stuck and cannot be closed even when attempting to push the window up manually with my hands. 2. The problem has occurred with two separate windows on the same truck. 3. This behavior has occurred under normal operating conditions and appears similar to reports from other 2023 Tundra owners, suggesting a possible design or manufacturing defect. 4. The issue could pose a safety risk, as the window may trap fingers, limbs, or objects unexpectedly, or fail to close during adverse weather or security situations. Actions taken: •I have taken the vehicle to a Toyota dealer for inspection and attempted repairs. •the dealer has documented the issue in service records, but the problem has occurred in a different window. Additional notes: •I am aware of multiple owners experiencing the same issue with 2023 Tundras. •I am submitting this complaint to request that NHTSA investigate the potential defect and assess whether a formal recall or safety advisory is warranted.

In a 2020 Toyota Tundra, 1794 edition (60k miles), traveling at normal highway speed, the moonroof glass panel spontaneously exploded. There was no previous damage or modification to the moonroof panel. Panel explosion was extremely loud and surprising. Large pieces of glass were blown back onto the highway. If the shade was not drawn at this time, large amounts of glass would have also rained down onto the driver and passenger of the vehicle. Clear dash camera footage shows speed under the speed limit, and no impact from any sort of debris.

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While driving my 2022 Tundra my reverse indicator light and back up camera began flashing while approaching an intersection. I stopped at the intersection to wait for the green light for a left turn onto the highway. I shifted into park and then back into drive but reverse indicator and camera kept flashing. After completing my left turn and accelerating to approximately 40 mph I heard a loud bang and my rear wheels locked causing me to slide sideways narrowly missing other vehicles next to me. After a second the wheels started spinning normally. The reverse indicator and camera continued flashing. After slowing I turned my hazard lights on and slowly drove the vehicle directly to the Toyota dealership. I told them what happened and provided a video of the flashing light and screen. I told them that the truck was no longer safe to drive and that I was fortunate that I didn’t cause an accident. They ran diagnostics on the vehicle which had many error codes for various modules. They have cleared the codes and are requesting that I take the vehicle back. They reported that they could not replicate and no repairs were made. I don’t think the vehicle is safe to drive with the possibility of it happening again in a more dangerous location at speed or with my family in the vehicle.

The frame was undercoated incorrectly and is actively falling apart. Super unsafe to drive. Very clearly was not undercoated correctly as there is areas in the frame that have no signs of undercoating. This is putting the driver of the vehicle at risk as well as the other drivers on the road. This is a huge recall that was issued for this model of year truck. Very common. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer as they refused to inspect it or even acknowledge the issue. There is no warning lamps on but it is visibly unsafe to drive.