2024 Toyota Tundra transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V125000Feb 21, 2024280,663 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  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.

  Risk: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 27, 2026FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving when the car suddenly lost power and speed. The accelerator stopped working properly. Immediately, the check engine light came on for the first time on the instrument panel, along with the "Stop Parking" alert. I immediately called for a tow truck to take me to the nearest Toyota dealership.Toyota employees informed me that the transmission is damaged and needs to be replaced. I acknowledge that my 2024 Toyota Tundra has 100,000 miles.and that the factory…

   NHTSA complaint #11767245 · source
2. Filed Sep 15, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   On XXX6, while driving on the highway at approximately 89 mph and 36,714 miles, the engine misfired and the vehicle began shaking. The check engine light started flashing and a "reduced power, visit dealer" message appeared, along with a loss of motive power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on XXX at 37,032 miles. The dealer's repair order documents stored diagnostic trouble codes for random misfires, and states that freeze frame data confirmed misfires on…

   NHTSA complaint #11764487 · source
3. Filed Aug 13, 2026TXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled and lost power. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for diagnosis, where the same stalling condition was reproduced and confirmed during a dealer road test. The vehicle had to be towed back to the dealership, where the engine was found to be seized. The sudden loss of power while driving created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could become disabled without warning and lose motive power in traffic. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11756732 · source
4. Filed Aug 10, 2026MITransmission & Drivetrain

   The TCM is faulty. There is a tsb so Toyota is well aware of the issue. They will not take care of it under the power train warranty. The TCM doesn't shift the vehicle correctly. This lag and funny shifting almost caused an accident.

   NHTSA complaint #11755991 · source
5. Filed Aug 5, 2026MSEngineSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2024 tundra with 55000 miles suddenly lost all power going down a major highway. The engine failed suddenly. Luckily I didn’t wreck. I paid out of pocket to have it towed to dealership where it has sat untouched for 9 days. The engine is included in the recall that they have.

   NHTSA complaint #11755065 · source
6. Filed Jul 10, 2026NYEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   I own a 2024 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition with approximately 37,000 miles. On or about XXX, while driving, the vehicle displayed a “Check Engine” warning, “Reduced Engine Power” message, and the Pre-Collision System became disabled. The vehicle immediately became sluggish and lost power during acceleration. The loss of power created a safety concern because the truck was unable to accelerate normally when entering and crossing intersections. I did not feel safe continuing to…

   NHTSA complaint #11749501 · source
7. Filed Jul 8, 20264,300 miVAEngineLightingTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact received notification letters for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V322000 (Exterior Lighting) and 25V767000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the parts required to complete the recall repairs were not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, an abnormal popping sound emanated from the differential. No warning lights were illuminated. A local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed…

   NHTSA complaint #11749010 · source
8. Filed Jul 1, 2026COEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving my 2024 Toyota Tundra Hybrid, the engine suffered a catastrophic seizure at approximately 37,974 miles. The dealership retrieved substantial metal machining debris (swarf) from inside the engine, which had contaminated the #1 main bearing. This is the exact same manufacturing defect Toyota has publicly acknowledged in multiple safety recalls for 2024 Tundras. Service Manager Dan Moran at Toyota of Colorado Springs confirmed during a recorded call that his…

   NHTSA complaint #11747828 · source
9. Filed Jun 30, 202612,000 miIAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power while attempting to accelerate from a complete stop. Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of an intersection, with the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle resumed normal operation after several seconds. The vehicle has not yet been diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor…

   NHTSA complaint #11747406 · source
10. Filed Jun 17, 2026TXBrakesEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    While traveling on US Highway 95 between Lewiston and Riggins, Idaho, a 2024 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro with approximately 18,000 miles experienced a sudden loss of engine power while descending a mountain grade with multiple curves. The driver reported hearing abnormal engine noises immediately before the loss of power. At the same time, the brake pedal became extremely hard to depress and the vehicle did not decelerate as expected, requiring substantially increased braking…

    NHTSA complaint #11744864 · source
11. Filed Jun 12, 2026TNEngineOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle: 2024 Toyota Tundra Double Cab | VIN: [XXX] | Mileage: ~19,200 No crash or injury has occurred. This report concerns an unresolved safety defect. My Tundra intermittently fails to accelerate when the gas pedal is pressed from a slow roll (3-18 mph). The engine revs but the vehicle does not move for 1-2+ seconds before the driveline abruptly engages. This occurs at intersections and during low-speed traffic transitions. It is worse on cold starts. I have experienced…

    NHTSA complaint #11743704 · source
12. Filed Jun 12, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain

    Loss of power limp mode at highway speeds, error notification on screen to visit dealer. Almost caused sever wreck. Hybrid motor did nothing to mitigate risk.

    NHTSA complaint #11743633 · 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