2023 Toyota Tundra fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

Related recalls

• Recall 23V566000Aug 10, 2023168,179 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  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.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 23, 2026OHFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle: 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid, VIN [XXX], approximately 40,000 miles. The electronic fuel door release failed due to a corroded fuel door sensor/connector (diagnosed by Premier Toyota, XXX). When the fuel door system does not engage, the tank's refueling valve does not open. As a result, gasoline spits back out of the filler neck during refueling, spilling fuel onto the vehicle and the ground. This creates a fire hazard at fuel stations. Many other owners of…

   NHTSA complaint #11766277 · source
2. Filed Aug 21, 2026MABrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Ive been waiting for years for the previous recalls I have been informed about to get fixed. Feul system,brake lights.Was told by Toyota that someone would call me to come to get them taken care of. In the meantime, constantly checking that my brake lights are working before departing on any excursions in truck & patiently waiting for toyota to reach out when they were gonna fix the first 2 recalls that I was notified about. I can't recall the date exactly, but I was driving…

   NHTSA complaint #11758505 · source
3. Filed Aug 2, 2026NYDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   November 2025 notice there was issue with engine February 24 2026 serviced for engine April 13 2026 serviced for engine May 05 2026 serviced for engine June 15,2026 serviced for engine NO remedy Problem still presist

   NHTSA complaint #11754267 · source
4. Filed Apr 12, 2026SDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Throttle response is unpredictable. From a stop sign, acceleration is difficult to predict. Sometimes a one second delay occures before acceleration power is effected. With the time delay the throttle has been pressed further than normal. In heavy traffic, a collision could be possible. The problem got worse after a firmware update, during a safety recall to replace rearview touch screen. Pedal Lag problem is noted on Toyota Tundra forum.

   NHTSA complaint #11730633 · source
5. Filed Mar 23, 2026LAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle experiences hesitation when starting to move from a stop. So if i come to a stop and pull out into traffic it sometimes hesitates before applying the throttle that has been input via the pedal. This could cause serious injury because its almost impossible to determine when its safe to pull out into traffic because you do not know how long it will take for throttle to kick in.

   NHTSA complaint #11726409 · source
6. Filed Feb 13, 2026GAElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Vehicle shutting down while driving (3 incidents) Diagnostic codes P0A3F21, P1CAD49, P0A3F1F, and P1C5D19 Multiple failed repair attempts Toyota's refusal to address safety defect

   NHTSA complaint #11717829 · source
7. Filed Jan 20, 2026COFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Add a stoplight or stop sign at a full and complete stop…. I pressed down the accelerator and nothing happens for about a second and a half… When it finally does respond, it jumps as if it was struggling to get into gear and popped itself… However, then it goes right back to normal.. But the slow starting happens very often. Definite lag when punching on the gas.

   NHTSA complaint #11712270 · source
8. Filed Jan 20, 2026CAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Unknown. Intermittently when merging into highway traffic from the onramp, the truck will stall and I will lose acceleration. There will be a loss in power and the truck speed will not change. instead it will just coast with no ability to change speed. I have owned the truck for 1 year and 3months. I advised the dealer and they can not duplicate the issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11712172 · source
9. Filed Jan 18, 2026UTEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionAcceleration & Cruise Control

   There have been multiple times, since owning the vehicle, when there is dangerous throttle lag. I step on the gas to turn and nothing happens for a few seconds. It can be pretty scary when there is a car coming and the truck just rolls for a few minutes before accelerating. It’s become a major safety concern for my family.

   NHTSA complaint #11711714 · source
10. Filed Jan 17, 2026CAFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    1-2 second period of no throttle response from a rolling stop, then a sudden lurch of acceleration many times onto a now busy intersection.

    NHTSA complaint #11711667 · source
11. Filed Jan 16, 2026MDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    Since purchasing this truck in 2023, the engine or transmission has exhibited a severe throttle lag/hesitation when cold—a 2–4 second delay in acceleration from a stop after pressing the gas pedal, followed by a sudden lurch, which creates a safety hazard when merging into traffic. No warning lights, error messages, or other fault indicators appear. The dealer has been unable to reproduce the issue because the truck is warm by the time it's inspected, and no inspection has…

    NHTSA complaint #11711577 · source
12. Filed Jan 15, 2026ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    After I come to stop at a light or A stop sign, when I press the accelerator the truck lurches out into the intersection then stops and the truck will not move for 1-3 seconds even though I am pressing the gas pedal. When it finally responds, the truck jumps or lurches forward. Each time this happens I am almost hit and people have to drive around me. I have been almost hit like 50 times. This is a huge safety issue.

    NHTSA complaint #11711314 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology