2011 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

35Engine complaints

26.1%Of all 134 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE35 · 26.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 14.9%

STEERING19 · 14.2%

POWER TRAIN17 · 12.7%

Unspecified / other17 · 12.7%

Share of the 134 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Toyota Tundra overview page.

What owners report

“Well known issue with V8 Air intake pump and assembly causes truck to go into limp mode. Very dangerous in Atlanta traffic. Toyota enhanced warranty…”NHTSA complaint 11418609 — filed 05/26/2021

“-Secondary Air Injection System Failure. -Limp Mode truck unable to go above 60km/hr when on hi-way with 100km/hr speed posted.No power to go up hills…”NHTSA complaint 11418357 — filed 05/24/2021

“UNDER BULLETIN POL17-02, MY TRUCK FALLS UNDER THE PROGRAM 10 YEARS AND 150,000 MILES. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISE MY TRUCK ISN'T COVERED…”NHTSA complaint 11220948 — filed 06/18/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Toyota Tundra have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Toyota Tundra: 35 of 134 complaints on file (26.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Toyota Tundra have in total?

134 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.