2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid problems

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Common 2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid problems

Based on the complaints from owners of the 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, several common problems have been reported:

Defective Transmission: Owners have reported issues with defective transmissions from the day of purchase, leading to loss of power and dashboard warning lights illuminating while driving.

Parking Brake Malfunctions: Daily malfunctions of the parking brake have been noted, adding to the list of operational issues faced by owners.

Window Wind Noise: Complaints about excessive wind noise from the windows have been raised, affecting the overall driving experience and comfort.

Software Bugs: The software in the 2023 Tundra Hybrid has been reported as buggy, potentially causing operational disruptions and frustrations for owners.

Throttle Control Sensitivity: Owners have mentioned that the throttle control can be brutal, impacting the smoothness of acceleration and overall driving experience.

Hybrid Power with Poor MPG: Despite being a hybrid model, the 2023 Tundra Hybrid has shown poor fuel efficiency, with actual MPG figures falling below expectations, especially during towing scenarios.

Issues with Key Availability: Delays in providing a second key due to chip shortages have been a source of annoyance for owners, highlighting logistical challenges faced by Toyota in key supply chain aspects.

These reported problems indicate a range of issues affecting the 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, impacting various aspects of its performance, reliability, and overall user experience.

What is the issue with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Toyota has issued a recall for about 22,000 Tundra and Tundra hybrid trucks from model year 2023 because their payload capacity may be lower than what's listed on labels inside the truck. The problem exists only in trucks with spray-in bedliners, Toyota tells National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Is there a recall on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded. Tip: Recalls don't affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model.

Is the 2023 Tundra reliable?

Is the 2023 Toyota Tundra Reliable? The 2023 Toyota Tundra has a predicted reliability score of 70 out of 100.

What is the most common problem with Toyota Tundra?

The 2018. And 2019 Tundra were produced with bad fuel pumps which can cause the engine to run rough stall. Or stop running. Completely. This can be dangerous. If you're driving on the highway or in

What is the issue with the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

What is the common problem with Toyota Tundra?

The 2018. And 2019 Tundra were produced with bad fuel pumps which can cause the engine to run rough stall. Or stop running. Completely. This can be dangerous.

How reliable is the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra has a predicted reliability score of 70 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average, and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.

Is there a recall on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Toyota Tundra hybrid problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Structure problems
Fuel system problems
Gasoline problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid complaints

The NHTSA has received 2 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid.

2023-11-28

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2022-11-01
VIN: 5TFNC5DB2PX
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid. The contact removed the tonneau cover. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V142000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact was offered a refund, but then the offer was rescinded. Parts distribution disconnect.

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2023-11-06

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2023-08-01
VIN: 5TFNC5DBXPX
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V566000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid.

2024-07-23

Manufacturer: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.

2024-02-21

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Consequence: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.

2023-09-13

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.

2023-08-10

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: As an interim repair, dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Once the final remedy is available, dealers will replace the fuel tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 6, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available, anticipated October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.

2023-07-07

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Consequence: Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.

2023-03-03

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
Consequence: A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.

2023-02-22

Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.

Additional sources

More sources of information about 2023 Toyota Tundra hybrid problems:

Considering 23-24 Tundra... Common Issues? | Toyota Tundra Forum

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https://www.toyotanation.com/threads/2023-toyota-tundra-is-no-longer-recommended-by-consumer-reports.1729621/

Nov 22, 2022 ... Because of the poor reliability. Toyota is a very big company, not every model is good. But I think it is rare that a vehicle has so many ...

2023 Tundra issues? | Toyota Tundra Forum

https://www.tundras.com/threads/2023-tundra-issues.122903/

Apr 7, 2023 ... A unibody crosscover will ride way smoother than a body on frame truck as a highlander or rx350 has more in common with the Avalon /es350 than ...

I'm buying a new Tundra but why does consumer reports have such ...

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