2007 Toyota Tundra: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jan 9, 2026 · Transmission · FL

Intermittent Transmission issue. Truck will not shift into 5th or 6th gear. Temporary fix is turning the car off and on again. Problem will eventually return. Is this a Software or Hardware issue? Is there a campaign or recall on this issue?

Filed Dec 21, 2022 · Fuel system · CA

I bought a 2007 Toyota Tundra less than 3 months ago from Toyota of Simi Valley. 2 months ago my check engine light and other warning lights suddenly went on while I was driving and my truck went into “limp mode” while merging onto a freeway, causing other drivers to swerve around me to avoid a collision. I took the truck back to Toyota and they advised the Air injection pump and air control valve need to be replaced. Total cost to repair is almost $4,000. I purchased at Bronze level extended warranty which covers up to 24,000 miles but the insurance carrier denied the claim saying these items are excluded, despite these items not being listed on their “excluded items list”. Toyota then offered to pay 1/2 the total cost of repairs, which in of itself is an admission of guilt. I’ve only made 2 payments on the vehicle, I should not be responsible for these repairs. I took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who advised Toyota’s assessment is correct, however, it should only cost $2k to fix the vehicle, not $4k. The mechanic also advised of an emission system issue and that this vehicle will not pass smog at this time.

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · 71,000 miles · CA

2007 toyota tundra. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine, ESC, and vsc warning indicators illuminated as I was entering the freeway then the vehicle started to lose power and would not accelerate more than 60mph, the truck went into a limp mode. I reset the ECM by disconnecting the battery but it came back. The approximate failure mileage was 71k. This issue is all over the internet and should be covered by emissions warranty. Called the dealer and it is not covered by federal emissions warranty after 10yrs. Not good!

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 1 miles · GA

My truck first thing in morning will not shift into 3rd gear until I stop put in park and then drive and once going down road it shifts and drives fine when reported it to dealer he tells me that it has to warm up that his does same thing , all my lights on gauges comes on flashing oil light 4 wheel drive light the skid light every light comes on I take cables off battery and wait a while hook up and they all go off what would cause this it does it almost daily why it's in motion on city and highway roads

Filed Apr 3, 2019 · Body, Transmission · 125,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. When the vehicle was started, it entered into limp mode. The vehicle had no power and the transmission felt like it was dragging. All the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact's spouse connected a code reader to the vehicle and received failure reading "secondary air injector is stuck". The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs due to the diagnostic fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact of an updated warranty that was issued in 2017, which had expired. The contact also stated that the frame of the bed was rusted. The contact had not received any notifications from the manufacturer about the extended warranty and recall campaigns for the transmission and rust. The vehicle was serviced at toyota world of newton (66 hampton house rd, newton, nj 07860). The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2018 · Engine · 198,000 miles · PA

I took my truck for service at a toyota tundra and the shop informed me that my air pump was defective. I can't go above 30 MPH up hill and it doesn't shift correctly when my truck is in limp mode. The traction control light, vehicle swerve control light, and check engine light stays on.

Filed Aug 14, 2018 · Acceleration, Engine · 148,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota tundra. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle went into limp mode, failed to accelerate, and lost power. In addition, the anti-lock braking system, traction control, and check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the secondary pump and switching valve needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 1808030456. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2018 · Engine · 113,540 miles · VA

The emission air pumps and valves failed on truck which put truck in limp mode which made unsafe to drive only able to go 20 MPH and almost causing an accident tsb 0329-08 on highway needs to be a recall

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · KY

Secondary air injection system toyota issued bulletin, t sb 0160 11 . The truck went into limp mode on the interstate truck slowed to 50 MPH, was dangerous trying to get out of traffic . This should be recalled, instead it's appropriate $4000 repair. It is so common bypass units are available on ebay for $200.

Filed Feb 7, 2017 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 140,000 miles · CA

My check engine light has come on. As well as the lights stating the vehicle stability control and traction control systems have been disabled. The transmission will not shift out of third gear and the vsc being off is causing an unsafe driving condition due to slipping tires around corners at normal speeds. Upon checking the engine code p2714 and p0751 I have come to find out there is an internal toyota technical service bulletin circulating their dealership service departments dating back to november 28, 2007 when this issue was first discovered. The bulletin is named tc017-07. Also upon further investigation I have found numerous posts about this code and the exact issues my vehicle suffers from on multiple toyota tundra message and internet chat groups. This is a very serious issue which could easily cause loss of life or property if these vehicles with this issue are suddenly prone to the vsc and transmission acting abnormally. This issue for me came up very suddenly with no prior warning as the dash lights came in while driving. I will be asking totota to fix this issue at their cost with the remedy they describe in their service bulletin. The remedy they recommend is to replace the transmission and reprogram the ECM.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 80,000 miles · NM

Didn't notice till after a mile of driving but my check engine light, vsc, and 4lo were flashing. I could not accelerate past 50 miles per hour. Unfortunately the toyota dealership was closed and I took it in to auto shop to get the codes scanned to provide to toyota dealership. In order to get home I had to get the codes cleared out to get it out of limp mode but I drove it to the toyota dealership the next day and provided the codes and necessary information. Unfortunately they needed to get the codes off themselves I explained that there was a 2007 and 2008 tundra ? Tsb 032908 but they couldn't verify the problem and told me that next time it happens to bring it in without resetting the codes. Well it happened again today almost a month later. I'm taking the vehicle to a local dealership other than the initial one as towing charges would be outrages. I hope toyota can get his corrected for others regardless if you have the codes or not it should be a mandatory notice for all toyota tundra owners so you do not get stranded far from a dealership or eventually have that issue as it is provided only if you have up to 150k miles or 10years from when the vehicle was purchased.

Filed Nov 12, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 52,499 miles · NE

#25701-38060 emission valve set & clip failed. Vehicle started having hesitation (limp mode) issues....becoming not drivable. It cost our company time and money. It had to be repaired a second time the next year....june 29, 2010. Toyota is letting customers pick up the repair costs for their mis-design. Service depts., both at sioux city ia & lincoln ne, stated this had been happening to other customers regarding this issue on the 2007 tundra.