2025 Toyota Tundra fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 16, 2026IDEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Have owned the 2025 Toyota Tundra for about 18 months. Multiple instances of delayed acceleration when stopped or almost stopped, sometimes as much as 3 or 4 seconds. Last time was in early June, 2026. This is very dangerous because when I pull out into an intersection it will start to go but then lose all power for a few seconds with traffic coming behind me. This is something Toyota needs to look into.

   NHTSA complaint #11744569 · source
2. Filed Jun 10, 2026FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have experienced a severe hesitation or delay in acceleration when accelerating from a stop or near-stop condition. While the issue has only occurred a few times over the past several months, on multiple occasions it happened while merging into traffic and nearly resulted in an accident. Toyota has issued Technical Service Bulletin (TSB-0032-26) addressing this condition. However, when I brought my vehicle to the dealership, Toyota documented that they were unable to…

   NHTSA complaint #11743105 · source
3. Filed Jun 5, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Problem - throttle lag/hesitation/lurch. Truck won't go when throttle is pressed for a couple seconds cold or hot. Mentioned the problem on my 5000 mile service. Service tech said he could not reproduce the problem but happens with my drives 95% of the time. No warning lights have appeared.

   NHTSA complaint #11742273 · source
4. Filed Jun 1, 2026NMEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When coming to a rolling or quick stop and then attempting to maneuver across traffic, my truck hesitates for about a full second before accelerating. This delay can create a dangerous situation for myself, other drivers, and pedestrians. I believe this is a safety issue that Toyota needs to address promptly.

   NHTSA complaint #11741206 · source
5. Filed May 18, 2026NCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was crossing two lanes of a 4-lane highway from a stop. I floored the accelerator to cross traffic and the truck hesitated for approximately 1-2 seconds in the middle of the highway before finally accelerating. During this time I was completely exposed to oncoming traffic with no ability to move the vehicle. This is not the first time I have experienced throttle hesitation on this vehicle but this was by far the most dangerous instance. The truck has ~17,000 miles and is a…

   NHTSA complaint #11738459 · source
6. Filed Apr 14, 2026NVEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am seeking a case review regarding a persistent and unresolved drivetrain issue with my 2025 Toyota Tundra (non-hybrid) that began immediately following a dealership service visit and has continued for over one month without resolution despite multiple repair attempts. Since that time, the vehicle has exhibited consistent transmission-related defects including failure to shift properly into higher gears (notably not reaching 10th gear at highway speeds), RPM hanging under…

   NHTSA complaint #11731226 · source
7. Filed Apr 5, 2026NCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Dead pedal incidents. At least 4 times in the 6months of ownership, I've experienced where when you press on the gas to go, there is no acceleration for approx 2 seconds. Its almost caused an accident 2x of the 4x times its happened. I feel it may be related to the transmission. Prior to this truck I had a 22' Lexus LS500 Fsport which I think also has the 10 speed trans and twice experienced similar conditions. It kind of feels like the trans is slow in downshifting, trying…

   NHTSA complaint #11729309 · source
8. Filed Jan 19, 2026OKFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle: 2025 Toyota Tundra Component/System: Powertrain / Electronic Throttle Control / Transmission Response Complaint Description: I am reporting a serious safety defect involving delayed and inconsistent acceleration from a stop or low speed. What failed or malfunctioned: The vehicle exhibits a significant delay in throttle response. The electronic throttle and/or transmission fails to deliver engine power when the accelerator is pressed. The vehicle is available for…

   NHTSA complaint #11711830 · source
9. Filed Jan 18, 2026MOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   After dinner at a restaurant I went to pull out from the parking lot onto a road with a 40 mph speed limit. When I pressed the accelerator to turn, my truck felt like it was in a high gear and just barely moved forward. I let off the gas pedal and pressed again and the same thing. At this point I am drifting into on coming traffic without power. I hit the brake, moved to park, moved the setting to SPORT and then moved back into drive and only then was able to operated the…

   NHTSA complaint #11711771 · source
10. Filed Jan 16, 2026PAEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    When accelerating from a standstill, the car hesitates for 1 to 2 seconds after I press the accelerator pedal. This is a safety concern, especially when merging onto the highway (we have stoplight-controlled merge lanes where I live), where accelerating the vehicle is essential to a safe merge into traffic going 65+ mph. There have been no warning lamps.

    NHTSA complaint #11711331 · source
11. Filed Jan 16, 2026TXFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

    Ive been noticing a significant lag sometimes when I press the gas pedal. It last just a couple seconds. This could possibly become something bigger. Will update of it gets worse. Also the cruise control doesn't hold the set speed it stays 1 or 2 miles under.

    NHTSA complaint #11711321 · source
12. Filed Jan 7, 2026PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Unacceptable fuel economy. EPA stats 18/23, I have no been able to manage over 14.6 MPG. Truck has 16,xxx miles on it. I am seeing online this is very common. Something needs to be done about to blatant over fabricated numbers.

    NHTSA complaint #11709341 · 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