2023 Toyota Tundra Engine Problems

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

147Engine complaints

39.7%Of all 370 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

ENGINE147 · 39.7%

POWER TRAIN80 · 21.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM58 · 15.7%

Unspecified / other44 · 11.9%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING40 · 10.8%

Share of the 370 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Toyota Tundra overview page.

What owners report

“My truck engine was stalled shortly couple times on me. 1- When I try to turn right to get out of my sub division in…”NHTSA complaint 11595180 — filed 06/18/2024

“When pressing gas pedal from a stop position the car hesitates for a couple seconds and then goes all while the gas is pushed down”NHTSA complaint 11593967 — filed 06/12/2024

“I have lost engine power while driving highway speeds on more than one occasion. There is no consistency on when this condition occurs. The engine…”NHTSA complaint 11592189 — filed 06/03/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Toyota Tundra: 147 of 370 complaints on file (39.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have in total?

370 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 3 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.