Toyota Tundra spongy pedal problems

Filed Jul 23, 2025 · Brakes · TX

Soft pedal when braking goes nearly to floor before engaging. Repairs attempted flushing brakes, new brake fluid and new master cylinder at dealer still not fixed. Toyota wants to replace ABS actuator but cannot guarantee it will fix the problem. Many instances of this on Toyota and no solutions. Toyota is ignoring the problem.

Filed Jul 14, 2022 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NM

Automatic braking engaged with no vehicle or objects in front. I was starting to move after sitting at a red light, at approximately 20 MPH the vehicle engaged the automatic emergency brakes bringing the vehicle to a stop in traffic. I had to depress the brake pedal hard in order to deactivate the automatic braking system.

Filed Aug 24, 2020 · Brakes · 124,360 miles · WI

Re 2008 tundra, the brake pedal goes almost all the way to the floor and feels "squishy" . Wilde toyota in westallis,wisconsin inspected my vehicle and purportedly installed all new brake fluid and said they did a scanning tool computerized bleed of the whole brake system including the ABS pump system bleed. They cahrged me aprox $113.00 for that service and the issue is unresolved...the brake pedal still easily goes to the floor when the vehicle is running. Wilde toyota states that this is a normal condition for this 2008 tundra as they say that they have other 2008 tundra's that do the same. They state their is no fixing of the issue and that they allege my brake pedal travel is within specifications guidelines set by the nhts.. I've searched the internet and have found other toyota owners whom has the similar issue with their brakes. When the truck is not running, the brake pedal is hard and doesn't go to the floor and that it what wilde toyota says is within specifications. But that information or specification isn't relevant when it come to safety, as what is important, is how the brakes work and operate and feel when driving the vehicle. Please look into this matter and consider modifying your specifications and requirments etc of this issue to have the specifications include the distance the brake pedal can travel when driving the vehicle. Thank you in advance for this service you offer. I have a video of me using my weaker left hand to depress the brake pedal when the truck is running,, but it appears mpg4 videos are not allowed to be uploaded with this complaint, therefore I took two screen shots of the video which I am send. One picture shows the top of the brake pedal is resting at approx 4" off the floor, and the second picture shows the top of the brake pedal is 1/2" off the floor when depressed by my left hand and the engine running.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Brakes · 150,000 miles · KY · crash

When engaging brake pedal to stop if my foot is to the right on the pedal the spongy brake pedal to continues almost to the floor thus causing me to press on the accelerator pedal causing the truck to accelerate when I need to stop, very dangerous.

Filed Aug 5, 2020 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · MS

When braking the spongy brake pedal travels almost to the floor and if my foot is place to the right on the brake pedal I engage the accelerator pedal thus causing the truck to accelerate when I'm wanting to stop. Very dangerous

Filed Jan 9, 2013 · Brakes · 1,000 miles · CO

Backing out of my driveway, with the engine running, I tried to stop the vehicle but the brake pedal was spongy and pushed all the way to the floor without stopping the truck. I had to continue to pump the brakes and attempt to stop the truck until it finally came to a rest in the street. It was as if there was no power assist to the brakes. The brake system thought the engine was off, despite the engine having warmed up for about five minutes.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Brakes · OR

I have a 2002 toyota tundra with a braking problem. I have had a vibration in the truck when breaking since we bought it new. I brought this problem to the attention of the two local toyota dealers, they both said that there wasn't anything wrong with the brakes. I just recently replaced the brakes and had the rotors turned. This did not help. It still vibrates and the brakes are spongy. I again talked to my local dealer and they finally said that they new that there was a problem with the brakes and it is very expensive to fix. Of course they told me this after the warranty ran out. I have seen many other posts on this same issue, I believe an investigation is in order.

Filed May 31, 2007 · Brakes · 100 miles · MO

Serious vibration, soft brake pedal and limited travel. This vehicle has exhibited brake problems since new. It was returned to the dealer which replaced the master cylinder under warranty. The problems continued to which the dealer insisted the symptoms were normal. Later, they said it needed another master cylinder but I declined based on previous experience. Vibration was attributed to tires. I have been chasing vibration and soft brakes for the life of the vehicle.

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Brakes · 66,227 miles · FL

Dt:contact complained about brake problems. When the brake were applied they were spongy and it required extended time/distance for the car to stop. The brakes have been replaced several times every 3-4,000 miles. The front and rear brakes were changed in 3/2005. *ak

Filed Jul 28, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · FL

2002 toyota tundra developed problems with the brakes.*mr the consumer stated she had the truck fixed several times for vibration, spongy brakes, extended stopping distance and pulling to the right. The dealer continued to replace the drums, resurface the rotors and replace the pads but the problem continued. The right rear axle seal was leaking for the second time.