2023 Toyota Tundra: won't start

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Engine · TX

On 10/30/2026 I was driving the vehicle and the engine started vibrating. Then the engine died and would not restart. The dashboard lights up when trying to start, but the engine will not turn over. I had the vehicle towed to Auto Nation Toyota Gulf Freeway in Houston, TX.

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Engine · TX

On August 21, 2026, I was driving South on US HWY 281 going approximately 70 miles per hour in the middle lane. Approximately near mile marker 540, the engine shut off and the truck rapidly decelerated. I luckily navigated the truck off the highway in heavy traffic. I attempted to restart the engine and it would not start. I had the truck towed to Shottenkirk Toyota and they diagnosed it as failed main crank bearings.

Filed Aug 27, 2026 · Engine, Lights · GA

2023 Toyota Tundra CrewMax SR5 4x4, VIN [XXX], approximately 79000 miles. This vehicle has two open safety recalls. Both show "Recall Incomplete, remedy not yet available" on the federal safety agency's VIN lookup as of XXX the federal safety agency 25V322 (Toyota 25TB06) was filed XXX for moisture intrusion causing both reverse lamps to fail. Toyota's remedy notice estimated that the remedy would begin to be available in the fourth quarter of 2025. That estimate is now approximately nine months past and no remedy is available for this VIN. the federal safety agency 25V767 (Toyota 25TB14) was filed XXX for machining debris causing number one main bearing failure, with symptoms including engine knocking, rough running, no-start, and loss of motive power. Interim notices were mailed XXX. The remedy has been postponed and remains unreleased for this VIN, with rollout phased by vehicle age. I am filing because the manufacturer has been unable to provide a remedy for either recall within a reasonable time. I have owned this vehicle since XXX and have been unable to obtain repair for a known safety defect for more than fifteen months on the first campaign. I am requesting that the federal safety agency record this delay and address the manufacture's remedy timeline. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 21, 2026 · Engine · OH

Recall # 25V767 has been open since November 6, 2025 and the remedy is not yet available. There is a possibility that certain machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced which can lead to potential engine knocking, engine rough running, engine no start, and/or a loss of motive power. I am concerned about this being a major safety issue and also concerned about the fact that the recall has been open since November 2025 and there is still no remedy.

Filed Jul 1, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · HI

was waiting for the traffic light to turn green. Vehicle in drive with foot on brake. the traffic light turned green, I took my foot off the brakes and pushed on the accelerator. Nothin happened. I saw another vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed behind me so I continued to mash on the accelerator. right before being hit by the car behind me my vehicle lurched forward a few feet then stopped again. I looked at the dash display and saw a "Hybrid System Malfunction" warning. Because of the traffic situation/location it was not safe to just sit in the road so I continued to pump on the accelerator. each pumped moved the vehicle forward a couple of feet. I did not turn of the engine because I was unsure what would happen so I continued to do that for about a mile or so until I could get to a safe place to pull over. during this time, I almost got rear-ended and side-swiped several times. Once stopped I attempted to start the vehicle several times and got the "Hybrid System Malfunction" display and the vehicle would not start. I waited for about an hour with the vehicle off and restarted the engine. I stayed off the freeway and took backroads to the closest dealer service center where it is currently located. When I dropped it off the service rep said he hasn't seen anything like this. Prior to this incident I had no issues with the truck and it was last serviced by the dealership on March 4, 2026.

Filed May 6, 2026 · Engine · TX

I am submitting this complaint regarding Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. and my 2023 Toyota Tundra, which is currently subject to Safety Recall 25V767 involving catastrophic engine failure risk due to crankshaft bearing contamination within the V35A engine. Toyota has acknowledged that my vehicle is included in the recall and has further acknowledged that the engine will require replacement. However, despite confirming the seriousness of the defect, Toyota has refused to repurchase the vehicle and has failed to provide any timeline whatsoever regarding when the engine replacement remedy will become available. Toyota’s position has simply been that the engine will be repaired “once a remedy is available,” without any estimated repair date or meaningful resolution for affected consumers. The recall itself states that the defect may result in engine knocking, rough running, engine no-start, and/or sudden engine stall. Toyota further acknowledges in its recall documentation that engine stall while driving can lead to loss of motive power and increase the risk of a crash. This is a major safety issue, not a minor inconvenience. I live and drive in [XXX] , where highway driving and high-speed traffic are unavoidable. Due to the risk of sudden engine failure or loss of power, my family and I no longer feel safe operating the vehicle under normal driving conditions. As a result, we have drastically limited use of the truck despite continuing to make monthly loan payments, insurance payments, and registration expenses. Additionally, the truck has experienced multiple other recall and repair-related issues since purchase. Several recalls have already required service visits, and additional unresolved recalls remain pending. The ongoing pattern of defects and unresolved safety concerns has substantially diminished my confidence in the reliability, safety, and value of the vehicle. Toyota acknowledges the engine requires replacement, Toyota provides no repair timeline INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AC

Filed Jan 26, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TN

On my 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid at 72,241 miles, the vehicle started making a knocking noise. Engine turned off and wont start at all. Had the truck hauled to toyota dealership for service. After them having it a week, they called to let me know that the engine is completely locked up. Metal Shavings in the oil and motor wont turn over at all, even with a rachet on the crank bolt. Luckily I bought a extended warranty when i purchased the truck used as toyota is claiming only the non hybrid engines are under the toyota recall for the engines. After reading and researching they have the same engine just one doesnt have the hybrid assist on it. Toyota told me that the extended warranty company was coming today to check it out and would let me know where to go from here. They said its a very very uncommon issue on the hybrids but after researching that, that was a lie.

Filed Dec 24, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TX

While driving today the engine check light turned on, and the engine turned off (stalled) while in the middle of the road with a good amount of traffic around me. I pulled off to the side of the road and gave the engine a minute. I turned the truck back on again, the engine sounded very rough turning on and rough while driving. After a minute or two of driving, the engine light turned on again, and the engine stopped (stalled) again while in the middle of the road. I stopped this time for two minutes or so and turned the engine on again. I then proceeded to try to make it home, which I accomplished, but the truck's engine sounded rough and with a chattering sound (engine knocking) even when idling. I have received a recall notice letter concerning " Certain 2022-2024 Model Year Tundra Vehicles Engine May Stall During Driving." I possess the letter with the federal safety agency Recall Number and the Toyota Recall Number. In the letter, it mentions the condition for which it is being recalled. The conditions are as stated in the letter. "Machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced. In the involved vehicles, this can lead to engine knocking, engine rough running, engine no start, and/or a loss of drive power. A loss of drive power while driving can increase the risk of a crash." My truck has experienced all of the disfunctions that are stated in the recall letter. I would like for Toyota to look into this and remedy this problem before it ends in a major fatal crash or any other unfortunate circumstance. Thank you!

Filed Jun 26, 2025 · Engine · NH

Vehicle & Warranty Details Model: 2023 Toyota Tundra VIN: [XXX] Mileage at Failure: 34,658 miles Warranty Coverage: Factory bumper-to-bumper (3 years / 36,000 miles) — active Powertrain warranty (5 years / 60,000 miles) — active Toyota Platinum extended warranty (7 years / 100,000 miles) — active Maintenance: Oil changes every 5,000 miles (better than Toyota’s 10,000-mile recommendation) Symptoms & Failure Description Engine suddenly shut off while driving at about 50 mph with my [XXX] and [XXX] in the truck, Restarted once, then shut off again shortly after Engine now barely cranks and will not start Check engine light came on during initial failure No visible oil leak present Strong burning smell, similar to burning brakes or friction Prior to failure, noticeable hesitation on cold starts that cleared after a short time Toyota has diagnosed this issue as an Engine seizure and are NOT honoring the remedy included in the rod bearing/oil starvation failures in 2022–2023 Tundra's with the 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (engine code V35A-FTS) Symptoms consistent with Toyota Recall 24V381, although this VIN is not yet listed on the recall Typical failure includes: internal machining debris causing oil flow restriction, bearing damage, and eventual engine seizure without external oil leaks or loud noises INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)