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The 2023 Toyota Tundra is associated with 396 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 13 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 71 reports (18% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.4L 6-Cyl hybrid and 3.4l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 22 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 396 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 13 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (71 / 18%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 7 crash / 5 fire / 3 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–22 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Tundra 2WD Hybrid 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 24 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Tundra 2WD 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 24 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Tundra 2WD 3.4L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Tundra 4WD Hybrid 3.4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 22 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Tundra 4WD 3.4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Tundra 4WD 3.4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Tundra 4WD PRO Hybrid 3.4L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 20 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
PU/CC 2WD —
PU/EC 2WD —
HYBRID PU/CC 2WD —
PU/CC 4WD 18.5%
PU/EC 4WD 18.5%
HYBRID PU/CC 4WD 18.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Toyota Tundra models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Summary of 396 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
396
Crash Reports
7
Fire Reports
5
Complaints w/ Injury
3
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 71 complaints (1 crash)
Engine & Cooling 32 complaints
Powertrain 27 complaints (1 crash)
Fuel & Propulsion System 18 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 16 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Toyota Tundra problems & component breakdown (101 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V767000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
NHTSA Campaign #25V657000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
NHTSA Campaign #25V322000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2023 Toyota Tundra

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2023 Toyota Tundra

How many safety recalls does the 2023 Toyota Tundra have?

The 2023 Toyota Tundra is associated with 13 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 13 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

NHTSA records list 396 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 71 filings (18% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Toyota Tundra?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Toyota Tundra earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Toyota Tundra get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Toyota Tundra range from 19 to 22 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.