Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra a bad year?
415 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 217, 22× a quiet Tundra year.
Keep it, but watch the engine
The engine draws 22× the complaints of a quiet Tundra year, but the 2023 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 38k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2023 Tundra owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 38,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EngineSTANDS OUT | 217 (52%) | 26k–49k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 75 (18%) | 11k–32k miles · mostly behind | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrainSTANDS OUT | 88 (21%) | too few with a mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 41 (10%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 31 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 30 (7%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Exterior lighting | 20 (5%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Collision avoidance | 14 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Backup camera | 13 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Steering | 12 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Body structure | 9 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Lane assist | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 8 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Tires | 7 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 38,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 415 complaints: 8 mention a crash · 5 mention a fire · 3 report an injury · 16 say the car was towed.
182 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2023 Toyota Tundra: 13
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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure. Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
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. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied. Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded. Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach. A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Toyota: 80
Repair instructions Toyota sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2023 Toyota Tundra. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Some vehicles may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: Hesitation from a rolling stop
Some vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes…
During repairs such as those listed below, damage may occur if the Torque Converter Assembly is not properly installed
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2022 Tundra: 426 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine · 2024 Tundra: 354 complaints, keep it, but watch the engine.
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Questions
Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra a bad year?
415 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine complaints: 217, 22× a quiet Tundra year. At 38,000 miles the tool says: Keep it, but watch the engine. The engine draws 22× the complaints of a quiet Tundra year, but the 2023 is still young: half of its engine complaints so far came in by 38k miles, and that mark will move as owners add miles. Check your powertrain warranty first.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: engine (217), fuel system (75), transmission and drivetrain (88), electrical system (41), brakes (31). Half of the engine complaints were filed between 26k–49k miles.
How many recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?
13 recall campaigns list this model year: Engine (NHTSA 25V-767), Backup camera (NHTSA 25V-657), Exterior lighting (NHTSA 25V-322), Equipment (NHTSA 24V-548) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.