The Lemon Index2023 Toyota Tundra.
The 2023 Toyota Tundra is so far one of the worst years by owner complaints: 411 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 277, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 13 recalls, and it gets 19 to 22 mpg combined. The best Toyota Tundra year is 2015.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 411 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Toyota Tundra year. 2023 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 18K to 43K miles on the car (54 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 23K–50K miles
Recalls 13
- engine 2025
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 2025
A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
- lights 2025
Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Show all 13 recalls
- equipment 2024
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.
- engine 2024
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.
- transmission & drivetrain 2024
Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
- equipment 2023
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
- equipment 2023
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle.
- fuel system, gasoline 2023
The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- tires 2023
The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
- body structure 2023
The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
- electrical 2023
A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank.
- equipment 2022
The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Toyota told dealers about
Toyota sent dealers 181 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Oil leak from the sealing surface between the Oil Filter (PN: 9091510010)
- During repairs such as those listed below, damage may occur if the Torque Converter Assembly…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 2WD | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 2WD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Toyota TUNDRA HYBRID PU/CC 2WD | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2900–3400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.4L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
1-2 second period of no throttle response from a rolling stop, then a sudden lurch of acceleration. This happens all the time with my family in the car and its really scary.
2023 Toyota Tundra owner · NHTSA complaint 11715794
More owner reports
Hesitation from vehicle when pressing gas coming from a rolling stop. Late response from vehicle which may increase risk of crash or injury when vehicle does not move.
NHTSA complaint 11704747
Vehicle hesitates when accelerating from a stop. Feels like the engine may stall and the vehicle will not respond to throttle inputs. Very unsafe as I may not be able to accelerate to avoid an accident.
NHTSA complaint 11635501
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 2.8× the average car's complaints per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 277; 100 is average). The best Toyota Tundra year by this measure is 2015.
What are the most common 2023 Toyota Tundra problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (41%), transmission & drivetrain (21%) and fuel or ev drive system (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?
13 safety recalls (latest: engine). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Toyota Tundra get?
19 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2023 Toyota Tundra problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,800 and 43,500 miles. The middle report was at 30,000 miles, from 54 complaints.
Does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 21% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Toyota Tundra cost in fuel a year?
About $2900 to $3400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?
3.4L 6-cyl.
What Toyota Tundra year is better than the 2023?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2011 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works