Tundra (XK70)
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Reliability Overview
The XK70-generation Toyota Tundra, launched for 2022 as the third-generation Tundra, has accumulated 1,084 NHTSA complaints across four model years and 20 separate recall campaigns. That works out to roughly 271 complaints per year against a full-size-truck segment median near 49 complaints per year. The Tundra XK70's central reliability concern is the new-generation V35A-FTS twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 engine, which replaced the Tundra's long-running 5.7-liter V8 and has been the subject of two main bearing failure recalls.
The V35A-FTS twin-turbo V6 (389 horsepower) is the only engine across the XK70 generation, paired with a 10-speed automatic on the gas Tundra and with i-FORCE MAX hybrid assistance on the Tundra Hybrid (and Tundra Hybrid TRD Pro). The engine accumulated 1,077 of the 1,084 complaints in this dataset and rates avoid with a 1.8 score. The XK70 has no engine-choice fallback for buyers concerned about the V35A; the single-powertrain architecture means engine reliability is the reliability for this generation.
NHTSA issued the V35A main bearing recall in May 2024 covering 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid (and 2022-2023 Lexus LX600), stating that debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall. A November 2025 expanded recall added 2022-2024 Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with the same V35A engine. Engine-bucket complaints number 495 across the generation, with transmission 260 and fuel system 237 also significant. Other recalls cover axle shaft flange nut loosening that could allow axle separation (June 2022), fuel tube chafing against brake lines causing fuel leaks (August 2023), unexpected vehicle movement in neutral (February 2024), parking brake skid control ECU false-overcurrent detection (2022), multiple Panoramic View Monitor camera software recalls, reverse light moisture intrusion (May 2025), spare tire chain weld (2023), tonneau cover attachment (2023), and tire inner sidewall damage (October 2024).
The XK70 replaces the second-generation Tundra (2007-2021), which sold for fourteen model years on the 5.7-liter iForce V8 and carried a different reliability profile entirely. The 3.4-liter V35A twin-turbo V6 in the XK70 is a new engine architecture for Toyota, and the manufacturing-defect main bearing recall reflects the kind of early-generation production issue that surfaces when a new engine enters volume production. The November 2025 expansion of the recall to 2024 vehicles suggests Toyota has continued to identify affected cars beyond the original 2022-2023 scope.
The Tundra XK70 makes sense for buyers who want a current Toyota full-size truck and are willing to confirm the V35A main bearing recall has been completed (and ideally have any short-block engine replacement performed by Toyota under recall before private-party sale). The single-engine architecture means buyers concerned about powertrain reliability do not have a fallback option within the XK70 generation; the choice is the XK70 with the V35A recall remedy completed or a previous-generation Tundra with the older V8.
Engine Reliability Ratings
V35A-FTS
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Battery & Propulsion Reliability
Hybrid (HEV)
Battery & propulsion complaint analysis for the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra
That's near the typical rate for hybrids in this dataset (median 7.5 per year). Within the normal range for the category.
What kind of battery complaint?
Among the 30 battery-related complaints, here's the type mix. These percentages describe what the complaints are about — not how reliable the vehicle is overall.
Hybrid system warnings, eCVT, motor-generator, hybrid transaxle.
Loss of power, drive unit, inverter, traction motor, DC-DC converter.
Battery fires, smoke, thermal runaway. Includes any complaint with fire reported.
Sample complaint excerpts
Hybrid Drivetrain
- [2022] Vehicle experienced sudden engine shutdown at highway speed. While traveling at highway speed, the internal combustion engine shut off without warning. The hybrid system temporarily allowed propulsion, which enabled me to move the vehicle out of traffic and off the highway shoulder. After stopping, the vehicle would not restart for approximately 20 minutes. During this time, the vehicle was disabl
- [2022] The hybrid version of the Toyota Tundra uses the same base V35A-derived engine architecture, block casting, bearing design, and oiling system as the recalled non-hybrid vehicles. Toyota has not demonstrated that hybrid engines were manufactured differently or are immune to the defect that prompted the recall. In towing conditions, an internal combustion engine failure creates an immediate safety h
- [2022] I am submitting this complaint regarding Toyota’s decision to exclude hybrid vehicles from an active safety recall affecting non-hybrid Toyota Tundra models equipped with the same twin-turbo V6 engine architecture. Toyota has stated that hybrid vehicles are excluded because they retain motive power through the electric drive system in the event of an internal combustion engine failure. This ratio
Electric Propulsion
- [2022] Many times while pushing the gas pedal the truck lags and wont move and I have almost been hit by another vehichle trying to enter traffic. This happens when the engine is warm and has been running for some time. A couple of times the truck has done this and I have had to hit the gas pedal to the point of mushing it all the way to floor and the truck finally responds and then takes off out of con
- [2022] The hybrid version of the Toyota Tundra uses the same base V35A-derived engine architecture, block casting, bearing design, and oiling system as the recalled non-hybrid vehicles. Toyota has not demonstrated that hybrid engines were manufactured differently or are immune to the defect that prompted the recall. In towing conditions, an internal combustion engine failure creates an immediate safety h
- [2022] I am submitting this complaint regarding Toyota’s decision to exclude hybrid vehicles from an active safety recall affecting non-hybrid Toyota Tundra models equipped with the same twin-turbo V6 engine architecture. Toyota has stated that hybrid vehicles are excluded because they retain motive power through the electric drive system in the event of an internal combustion engine failure. This ratio
Thermal Events
- [2023] While operating my 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro under normal conditions, I started the vehicle and activated standard factory equipment including the seat heaters and window/mirror defrosters. Shortly thereafter, I noticed a slight acrid odor inside the vehicle, which quickly became more pronounced. I drove approximately 200 feet, and immediately returned to my driveway. Upon shutting the vehicle d
- [2024] The vehicle while parked and not running on our driveway burst into flames and had large fire and explosions that burned the vehicle front half completely. the whole engine compartment burned and melted and destroyed the vehicle. No warning lights, no issues. Just burst into flames and destroyed the vehicle.
- [2024] The contact owned a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in front the detached garage, the vehicle caught on fire and the incident was caught on the neighbor's camera at 4:31 AM. The neighbor then informed the contact of the incident. The contact noticed that the vehicle had caught on fire and the fire was mainly coming out of the gas pillar area. The contact stated
Source: classified from NHTSA complaint and recall data. "Battery-related" includes high-voltage propulsion battery, charging system, hybrid drivetrain, electric propulsion, regenerative braking, 12V auxiliary battery, and thermal-event complaints. Other complaints (suspension, steering, brakes, infotainment) appear in the engine and vehicle-level sections. Rates are absolute counts, not normalized per-VIN — high-volume models naturally produce more raw complaints than low-volume ones. Self-reported death and injury counts are capped per complaint to limit form abuse.
Vehicle-Level Issues
These issues affect the Toyota Tundra regardless of engine variant.
Buyer's Guide
The V35A main bearing recall is the central question on any 2022-2024 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid. Two separate NHTSA campaigns have been issued (May 2024 covering 2022-2023 cars, and November 2025 expanding to 2022-2024). Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the latest recall remedy has been performed. Toyota's remedy can include short-block engine replacement on affected vehicles; ideally the recall should be closed at a Toyota dealer before any private-party sale to avoid carrying the cost or risk of an unresolved engine bearing failure.
At inspection, prioritize the engine. With the engine cold, start and listen for any rod knock, ticking, or rough idle. Take the truck up to highway speed and accelerate firmly, listening for unusual sounds from the engine bay. Pull any stored codes through the OBD-II port. Verify oil level and oil condition; debris contamination is the recall's stated root cause, so oil with metallic shavings or dark gritty appearance is a flag even on a recently serviced truck. On any candidate, verify the 2022 axle shaft flange nut recall, the 2023 fuel tube routing recall (2022-2023 cars), the February 2024 neutral-shift recall (2022-2024 cars), and the May 2025 reverse light moisture recall (2022-2025 cars) have all been performed.
For buyers considering a 2022 launch-year Tundra, an OBD-II scan and a careful review of the recall completion history at a Toyota dealer is worth the extra step. 2024 and 2025 cars are nominally closer to having clean recall remedies, but the November 2025 expansion to 2024 vehicles is a reminder that the V35A engine bearing issue has not been fully bounded. The Tundra Hybrid carries the same V35A engine and the same recall exposure; the i-FORCE MAX hybrid system does not change the engine reliability picture.
Recalls (20)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. 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."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
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."
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
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."
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."
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.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. 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."
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.
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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather, preventing the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra problems?
The 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra has accumulated 1,084 NHTSA complaints. The most frequently reported problem areas are Engine, Transmission, Fuel System. As with any used vehicle, an inspection before buying and a vehicle history report are recommended.
Which Toyota Tundra engine is most reliable?
The 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra was offered with 2 engine options. Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 3.4L 6-cyl has the lowest complaint density and is considered the most reliable choice for buyers.
Is the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra a good used car?
The 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra can be a sound used car depending on trim, mileage, and maintenance history. With 1,084 total NHTSA complaints on record, prospective buyers should review the known problem areas and check for open recalls before buying.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra have?
The 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra has 1,084 complaints filed with NHTSA as of our latest data pull. Complaint counts reflect owner-reported issues and do not necessarily indicate defects or safety risks on their own.
What recalls affect the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra?
There are 20 NHTSA recalls affecting some 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra vehicles. Recall status varies by VIN — check the NHTSA recall database at recalls.nhtsa.dot.gov with your specific VIN to confirm which campaigns apply.
What should I check before buying a used Toyota Tundra?
Before buying a used Toyota Tundra, verify all open recalls are completed via the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Pay particular attention to Engine, Transmission, Fuel System, which are the most commonly reported problem areas. Request maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the vehicle, and run a vehicle history report to check for prior accidents or title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Tundra?
The 2025 Toyota Tundra received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 1,084 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-05-23.