Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2023 Toyota Tundra
NHTSA data on file today
The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns and 412 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V767000 Debris in Engine May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V657000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V322000 Vehicle Lighting Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V548000 Incorrect Weight Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V381000 Debris in Engine May Cause Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V125000 Unexpected Vehicle Movement NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V757000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V633000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V566000 Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Tube NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V468000 Spare Tire Carrier Assembly Chain May Break NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V142000 Tonneau Cover May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V111000 Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V854000 Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 168 complaints
- Power Train 88 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 61 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 48 complaints
- Unknown or Other 48 complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
Of the 412 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 412 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2023 Toyota Tundra is plagued by significant engine and powertrain issues, indicated by frequent recalls and high complaint numbers. Engine failures due to debris contamination and powertrain problems are concerning. These issues detract from its reliability, leading to a below-average ownership experience and increased repair costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine bearings | 20,000–60,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| transmission | 40,000–80,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | common |
| fuel system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
| electrical system | 30,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil changes every 5,000 miles
- brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine knocking sounds
- erratic shifting
- fuel odor inside or outside vehicle
- flickering dashboard lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2023 Toyota Tundra at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.