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According to Au7o's analysis of 142,500+ owner reports, the 2000-2025 Toyota Tundra has 20 documented known issues, with 8 rated critical. The most serious are Frame Rust and Corrosion ($500-$15,000 repair), Front Lower Ball Joint Failure ($0-$1,600 repair), Power Steering Gear Assembly Oil Leak ($0-$1,500 repair), Twin-Turbo V6 Engine Bearing Failure ($0-$15,000 repair), Turbocharger Electronic Wastegate Actuator Failure (V35A Twin-Turbo) ($0-$7,000 repair), Driver's Power Window Master Switch Overheating and Fire Risk (Recall) ($0-$350 repair), Backup Camera Blank/Green Screen on 14-inch Display (Recall) ($0-$0 repair) and Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure and Stalling (Recall) ($0-$900 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Frame Rust and Corrosion with 50,000 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $15,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Toyota Tacoma Hybrid, 2025 Tundra Hybrid, Tundra, 2026 RAV4 Hybrid, 4Runner i-Force Max Hybrid, and 4Runner vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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According to Au7o's analysis of 142,500+ owner reports, the 2000-2025 Toyota Tundra has 20 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Frame Rust and Corrosion, Front Lower Ball Joint Failure, Power Steering Gear Assembly Oil Leak. Of these, 8 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2000-2025 Toyota Tundra has 20 known issues documented across 142,500+ owner reports. 8 issues are rated critical: Frame Rust and Corrosion and Front Lower Ball Joint Failure and Power Steering Gear Assembly Oil Leak and Twin-Turbo V6 Engine Bearing Failure and Turbocharger Electronic Wastegate Actuator Failure (V35A Twin-Turbo) and Driver's Power Window Master Switch Overheating and Fire Risk (Recall) and Backup Camera Blank/Green Screen on 14-inch Display (Recall) and Denso Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Failure and Stalling (Recall). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Toyota Tundra issues range from $0 to $15,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Frame Rust and Corrosion, typically costs $500-$15,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
Reliability varies across model years of the Toyota Tundra. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2000-2025 Toyota Tundra with 20 documented issues documented across 142,500+ owner reports.
Toyota Tundra trucks from 2000-2008 are affected by a widespread frame rust issue, particularly in regions where corrosive road salt is used. The frames develop excessive rust on the rear cross member. This can lead to spare tire separation, compromised brake lines, and damage to… Repairs typically run $500-$15,000. Severity: high.
Toyota issued multiple safety recalls (Recall 50J and 70B) for front suspension lower ball joint issues affecting approximately 533,000 Tundra vehicles. A manufacturing defect caused the ball surface to be scratched, leading to excessive wear and looseness. In extreme cases, the… Repairs typically run $0-$1,600. Severity: high.
Toyota recalled 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles due to defects in the power steering gear assembly that can cause oil leaks. When power steering fluid leaks from the assembly, it can result in sudden loss of power steering assist while driving. Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: high.
Toyota recalled approximately 98,568 Tundras with the new 3.4L twin-turbocharged V6 engine due to machining debris left in the engines during production. This debris can damage the crankshaft bearings, leading to engine knock, rough running, no-start conditions, and sudden loss o… Repairs typically run $0-$15,000. Severity: high.
Third-generation Tundras with the V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 (both gas and i-FORCE MAX hybrid) commonly throw boost/wastegate fault codes due to failure of the electronic wastegate actuators integrated into the turbo housings. Early 2022 builds were affected by a bad batch of actuato… Repairs typically run $0-$7,000. Severity: high.
The driver's-side power window master switch on second-generation Tundras was assembled with insufficient lubricating grease on the sliding electrical contacts. Over time the contacts can wear, arc, overheat, melt the switch housing, and in some cases produce smoke or fire. Toyot… Repairs typically run $0-$350. Severity: high.
Third-generation Tundras equipped with the multimedia center display (notably the 14-inch unit) can suffer a software fault that causes the screen to go half-green, full-green, or full-black. If this happens while in reverse, the rear/backup camera image fails to display, violati… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Tundras built with certain Denso low-pressure (in-tank) fuel pumps have a defectively designed plastic impeller that can absorb fuel, swell/deform, and strike the pump housing — causing the pump to seize. The result is hard starting, rough running, illuminated warning lights, and… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: high.
The 5.7L iForce V8 engine is known for developing oil leaks at the cam tower due to Toyota's use of gray RTV silicone sealant instead of a proper gasket from the factory. The sealant degrades over time, particularly at the rear of the cam towers where the engine is slanted. Repairs typically run $2,500-$4,000. Severity: medium.
The secondary air injection pump is prone to failure due to water intrusion. The electric motor is located in the wheel well with moisture exposure, and the rubber boot covering the motor traps water, causing the pump to short circuit. This triggers check engine lights with codes… Repairs typically run $1,500-$4,000. Severity: medium.
Toyota Tundra V8 engines are prone to exhaust manifold cracking, particularly on the driver side where the air injection tube weld enters the manifold. Additionally, exhaust manifold bolts can corrode and break, causing exhaust leaks. The ticking noise is most noticeable at cold… Repairs typically run $500-$3,000. Severity: medium.
The 5.7L V8 water pump is prone to premature failure, often occurring between 40,000-70,000 miles. The water pump uses a spring-loaded seal that can fail, and internal bearing failure is common. If not addressed, this can lead to engine overheating and severe damage. Repairs typically run $400-$800. Severity: medium.
On the 4.6L and 5.7L V8 Tundras the starter is mounted in the engine valley underneath the intake manifold rather than on the side of the bellhousing. When the starter wears out (worn solenoid contacts/brushes) the symptom is a click or no-crank/intermittent crank, and the repair… Repairs typically run $500-$1,200. Severity: medium.
The 5.7L 3UR-FE is known to develop elevated oil consumption as it accumulates miles, driven by coking/sticking of the piston oil-control rings. Owners report needing to top off oil between changes, with consumption tending to worsen over time. While many trucks consume modest am… Repairs typically run $0-$3,500. Severity: medium.
Tundra owners report the panoramic/glass moonroof suddenly shattering or 'exploding' with a loud shotgun-like bang, sometimes while driving at highway speed and sometimes while parked, with no impact. Tempered panoramic glass under thermal/installation stress is prone to this fai… Repairs typically run $1,000-$3,000. Severity: medium.
Third-generation Tundras optioned with the rear Load-Leveling Rear Height Control air suspension have generated repeated owner complaints of a harsh, crashy ride and of the rear end bottoming out over bumps, with some owners returning to the dealer multiple times for the same con… Repairs typically run $0-$2,500. Severity: medium.
Second-generation Tundras with the AB60E/AB60F 6-speed automatic commonly develop a torque-converter clutch (TCC) shudder felt as a vibration or 'rumble strip' sensation during light-to-moderate acceleration, typically between roughly 20-45 mph as the converter clutch tries to lo… Repairs typically run $250-$2,500. Severity: medium.
Tundras with Toyota's VVT-i system can produce a brief (~1 second) rattle or knock at cold start. The cause is the intake-side VVT 'cam gear' (variable cam timing actuator): when oil drains back out of the VVT unit overnight, the lock pin is disengaged and the internal components… Repairs typically run $150-$1,200. Severity: medium.
The Audio Multimedia head unit introduced on the third-generation Tundra has well-documented software bugs: the screen freezes shortly after startup (often showing a frozen map), goes black on its own, spontaneously reboots, or gets stuck in a loop repeatedly demanding a Connecte… Repairs typically run $0-$200. Severity: low.
Payload numbers matter more on a full-size pickup than on almost anything else Toyota sells, and this recall targets exactly that. Gulf States Toyota recalled certain 2023-2024 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks equipped with GST accessories because the load carrying capacity modifi… Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
