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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2022 Toyota Tundra cruise control problems
moderate Owners of the 2022 Toyota Tundra have filed 20 NHTSA complaints about the cruise control at roughly $600 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
20
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
| Model year | cruise control complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 Tundra | 8 |
| 2022 Tundra (this page) | 20 |
| 2023 Tundra | 19 |
| 2024 Tundra | 18 |
| 2025 Tundra | 14 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering cruise control on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DP: Due to incorrect programing of the software in the engine ECU, in the event the accelerator pedal is forcefully depressed and immediately followed by aggressive braking, there is a possibility the vehicle may stall at low speeds. If the vehicle stalls, steering, and braking are not impacted and the vehicle can be restarted immediately
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Twenty owners document a consistent throttle-response problem in 2022 Tundras, centered on delayed acceleration from stops and rolling stops. Delays range from 0.5 to 5 seconds. The lag is unpredictable—owners cannot adjust for it because it varies from one stop to the next. Cold starts make it worse. The problem appears across all drive modes and surfaces (parking lots, intersections, yield signs, on-ramps, driveways). After the delay, the truck often lurches or accelerates violently, sometimes spinning tires. Owners report narrow misses with oncoming traffic, rear-end collision risks, and unsafe intersection crossings. Dealers report inability to reproduce the issue, though one service writer acknowledged other Gen 3 Tundras behave the same way. Toyota issued a TSB; multiple owners confirm it was applied but the defect returned within a week to three months. No check-engine lights warn of the problem. One owner reports unintended acceleration while on cruise control at 72 mph, requiring emergency-brake stop and abandoning the vehicle in highway median; Toyota inspection found nothing wrong. Most owners describe this as a daily, ongoing safety concern.
Same Toyota Tundra cruise control reports on nearby years: 2023 · 2024 · 2025
Failure modes owners describe
Throttle lag / delayed acceleration response from stop or rolling stop
Multiple owners report unpredictable and inconsistent delays in throttle response when pressing the accelerator from a complete or near-complete stop, ranging from 0.5 to 5 seconds. The delay is not consistent, making it impossible for drivers to adjust for it. Delays are more prominent in cold starts, in stop-and-go traffic, at traffic lights, yield signs, round-abouts, and when accelerating after slowing but not fully stopping. Some owners report the truck lurching forward suddenly after the delay, sometimes with violent acceleration spikes. The issue occurs across normal and sport drive modes.
When: From purchase/first few thousand miles; persists daily in stop-and-go traffic and at low speeds (1–5 mph)
Symptoms owners cite: Dead pedal—no acceleration when accelerator depressed; 2–5 second delay before throttle engages; Inconsistent lag makes it unpredictable; Vehicle lurches forward suddenly after delay, sometimes violently; Tire spin after delay due to sudden throttle spike; Problem occurs more frequently when cold; Occurs frequently when accelerating from traffic lights, stop signs, yield signs, round-abouts, and merges; Hazardous in traffic—oncoming traffic must brake to avoid collision; One owner reports truck lurched out of parking spot when foot lifted off brake
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers report inability to reproduce or confirm the issue. One owner had dealer's field engineer test-drive the vehicle with no resolution reported. Service writer acknowledged other Gen 3 Tundras exhibit similar behavior. No warning lights reported in most cases.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) issued. Owners report TSB performed on vehicles, but defect returns within a week to 3 months. One owner reports TSB performed twice with recurrence after each.
Unintended acceleration / brake override failure under cruise control
One owner reports the vehicle began accelerating unexpectedly while traveling 72 mph on cruise control. Multiple brake applications did not slow the vehicle; owner cancelled cruise control, shifted to park, and used the emergency brake to stop after crossing three lanes in heavy traffic. Owner reports Toyota inspection found the truck 'normal.' Another owner reports the vehicle failed to accelerate after attempting to merge, with no warning or chimes, suggesting a possible secondary throttle-control failure mode distinct from simple lag.
When: While operating cruise control on interstate; one incident at 72 mph
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle continued to accelerate despite multiple brake applications; Cruise control did not disengage as expected; No warning signs or chimes; Vehicle crossed three lanes before emergency brake halted it; Right rear tire torn from rim during emergency stop
Repairs/costs cited: One owner reports right rear tire removed from rim during emergency stop. Toyota inspection concluded truck was normal; dealer could not confirm problem.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota manufacturing inspection completed; no defect found per owner report.
Synthesized from 20 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Vehicle failed to accelerate after I attempted to merge onto 3 lane road from a driveway. No chimes, warning or emergency braking occurred but the vehicle had no response for a second or two. I captured the incident on my dash cam. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
There is a throttle lag when I depress the acceleration pedal, the vehicle doesnt not move for a period of time ranging from 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds. This is more prominent when performing a creeping start where the vehicle has not fully stopped.
Had cruise control trouble with your 2022 Toyota Tundra?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 20 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Toyota/Tundra.
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