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2011 Toyota Tundra engine problems

35 complaints (26% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
35
of this car's complaints
26%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Toyota Tundra engine problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Toyota Tundra engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Check engine light 24Loss of power 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Toyota Tundra owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 25, 2024 · Engine · 219,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine waning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of secondary error in the injection system caused by water intrusion. The contact was also informed that there was a recall on the vehicle however, the vehicle had exceeded the mileage limitation. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 219,000.

Filed Oct 19, 2023 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

* According to the different computers codes the issue is Secondary Air Injection Pump failure. *Driving on the highway I had the limp mode which created a drastic velocity drop from 70 mph to 40 mph which created a situation that almost ended up in having another car hitting me from behind. this incident occurred a coupled of times in highway but in most cases just when starting a cold engine * problem is widely encountered online by other users [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] * check engine and track lights off * First time it occurred is 10/02/2023 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Engine · PA

1. The secondary air injection valve and/or air injection pump. 2. Sometimes the vehicle will go into "limp" mode and only go 35 mph. If the switch valve is stuck "closed" like mine, the car may not be able to dilute the exhaust fumes and the fumes and travel into the cabin of the vehicle. 3. Yes, check engine light code was read as P2441. 4. No, the vehicle can not be driven at this time. 5. No, and around July 24th the check engine light came on. The symptoms continued to get worse. In short, Toyota has issued extended warranties and reimbursements for this design flaw for Tunda's 2007-2010. The design flaw being the air pumps allow water and debris to be sent into the air injection valves. My truck being a 2011 was never alerted to this issue or covered due to the year of my vehicle. The issue is my truck is the SAME generation truck as the 2007-2010 trucks. Which means I too have the design flaw as well but Toyota is refusing to fix their mistakes. After further inspection of my truck, see attached pictures, there is obvious water in the valve system and it has been rusted as well (unable to clean it). My issue is Toyota only covering half of the generational years for a design flaw that is also in the other half. These repairs can range from $2k-$4k and it seems as Toyota only made the extension to the most relevant truck years at the time and left everyone else behind. It is very distributing that a large manufacturer would cut corners like this, for a flaw that was their design.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Engine · 32,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while a routine inspection was being performed on the vehicle, he was informed that engine oil was found on the heat shield. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the passenger’s side cam-tower was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 32,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · 165,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2011 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while driving approximately 55-70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle started losing power. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, there was a delay in the vehicle response. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted into LIMP mode. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys who provided diagnostic test codes to the contact but did not physically diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact they could not assist as the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

Filed May 26, 2021 · Engine · GA

Well known issue with V8 Air intake pump and assembly causes truck to go into limp mode. Very dangerous in Atlanta traffic. Toyota enhanced warranty but did not recall. My repair was $3000 as I was 3 weeks out of warranty.

Filed May 24, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · ID

-Secondary Air Injection System Failure. -Limp Mode truck unable to go above 60km/hr when on hi-way with 100km/hr speed posted.No power to go up hills. -Made appointment with Alpine Toyota, Cranbrook, BC for May 20, 2021. Explained problem to service adviser. Mentioned truck was in limp mode , I will pull battery terminal to reset code in order to get out of limp mode so I can drive 105km to dealership for repair. Alpine Toyota worked on truck for one hour wile I waited. After one hour Alpine Toyota informed me they could not repair truck without a code present. I replied I explained to service when making appointment that I had to reset code in order to drive truck to dealership. Toyota replied drive truck until it goes into limp mode, then have it towed to us at your cost in order for us to diagnose problem otherwise we cannot help you. -Alpine Toyota refused repair. -Limp mode, illumination of check engine, 4Lo, Traction light. -Occurred May 11, 2021, (211 256km on truck) - pulled battery terminal to reset code, replaced new fuel cap. -Occurred May 16, 2021, (211 516km) - pulled battery terminal to reset code. -Occurred May 19, 2021 - pulled battery terminal to reset code. May 20, 2021 - (211 556km) - brought truck into Alpine Toyota Cranbrook - dealer refused repair.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Engine · MD

Under bulletin pol17-02, my truck falls under the program 10 years and 150,000 miles. I contacted the dealer and they advise my truck isn't covered. I had the problems that was indicated under the warranty enhancement program. I had the truck repaired and I am looking for a reimbursement consideration

Filed Sep 21, 2018 · Engine · WA

The air pump was failed at traffic lights around 22,000 miles. The vehicle was moved at low speed 10mph to dealer. It was fixed. Right now at 27,300 mile tower cam seal was leaked and oil was dripped on exhaust with smell and smoked in cold days. It is very scary danger. I do not feel safe about my truck. I did call toyota corporate for recall, but they denied! There is no way that the cam tower seal is leaked but it is starting dripping more now. I brought the car to dealer and the service advisor told me to call them again. Toyota corporate keep denying!! I urged toyota company immediately take care of their fail product. It may get fire because the oil dripping on the exhaust, passenger side. Please seriously take care of the problem.

Filed Jun 20, 2018 · Engine · 41,192 miles · PA

Vehicle has developed a cam tower leak due to improper sealing of mating surfaces during engine assembly causing oil to leak onto exhaust manifolds causing a potential for engine compartment fire according to servicing dealer. Vehicle has less the 45,000 miles and has had regular service by authorized dealer. Dealer representative states that if problem persists vehicle will not pass state mandated safety inspection. Oil burning can be smelled when exiting the vehicle.costs to repair are quoted at $3296 plus taxes.

Questions about the 2011 Toyota Tundra engine

Does the 2011 Toyota Tundra have engine problems?

Owners have filed 35 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Toyota Tundra, 26% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2011 Toyota Tundra engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Toyota Tundra engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Toyota Tundra have bad engine?

The Toyota Tundra model years with the most engine complaints are 2023 (219 complaints), 2022 (205 complaints) and 2024 (183 complaints).

Other 2011 Toyota Tundra problems

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