Whe starting from stop sign, driveway, red light, etc. the acceleration hesitates as-if the vehicle is attempting to learn to build up for the acceleration. Several times exiting these places, vehicles have had time to near my truck in traffic and cause a motor vehicle crash.
2022 Toyota Tundra engine problems
moderate 122 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100 · see engine across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
122
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What stands out
Of the 15 model years of Toyota Tundra we track for engine problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 122.
Owners have filed 122 engine complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: A significant number of 2022 Toyota Tundra owners report engine stalls, knockings, and bearing failures—some while driving at highway speeds—often without warning lights. Parts for the official recall (24V381000/24TA07) have been on extended backorder since May 2024, leaving owners stranded for months.
Owners of 2022 Toyota Tundra describe engine stalls at highway speeds (30–70 MPH) with no prior warning lights, forcing emergency exits from traffic. Oil pressure warnings arrive after power loss, not before. Several owners report the engine shutting down completely while boxed between trucks or on busy interstates, creating near-miss accidents.
Engine knocking—a metallic rod knock sound—appears across the complaint set, often progressing to engine seizure. Dealers have found metal debris and bearing fragments in oil pans, confirming bearing failure. Some owners report 1–2-second throttle lag on acceleration from a stop, creating dangerous situations during turns across traffic lanes.
One owner discovered a fuel line spraying gasoline after purchase; another found engine failure at 27,794 miles with no prior indication. A replacement engine installed under recall subsequently failed due to assembly errors, with Toyota refusing warranty coverage.
The broader issue: parts needed for recall 24V381000 (issued May 2024) remain unavailable. Owners report wait times of 2–9 months or longer, with some told repair appointments won't be available until mid-2026. Multiple owners requested buyback. Hybrid-equipped models are excluded from the recall despite sharing identical engine architecture with recalled non-hybrid trucks, though hybrid owners report identical stalling and knocking failures while towing.
Same Toyota Tundra engine reports on nearby years: 2023 · 2024 · 2025
Failure modes owners describe
Engine Stall / Loss of Motive Power
Engine shuts down or loses power completely while driving at highway and city speeds, sometimes accompanied by oil pressure warning lights. Restart either fails or succeeds after delay. Incidents occur without prior warning lights in most cases.
When: Various speeds from 30-70 MPH; occurs between 1,000 and 82,170 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Complete engine shutdown while driving; Loss of motive power warning light; Check engine light illumination; Vehicle coasting to shoulder; Restart failure or delayed restart after 15-20 minutes; No prior warning in most incidents
Codes mentioned: 24V381000, 24TA07
Repairs/costs cited: Engine replacement (short block swap) or full engine replacement ordered; parts on extended backorder (wait times 2-9 months or longer). Dealers diagnose debris in engine and bearing failure.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) / Recall 24TA07. Toyota initially stated no remedy available; repair parts remain unavailable for extended periods. Recall excluses hybrid models. Recall scheduled through 2029 or until vehicle reaches 100,000 miles.
Engine Knocking / Rod Knock / Bearing Failure
Metallic knocking, tapping, or banging sound from engine, often under load or acceleration. Indicates bearing failure and metal debris in oil pan. Often progresses from mild knock to severe knocking to engine seizure.
When: Various mileage points from 13,000 to 74,000 miles; some incidents under towing load
Symptoms owners cite: Audible rod knock or metallic banging; Knocking under acceleration or load; Rough idle or engine shake/shutter; Knocking at 1,100-1,300 RPM; Metal chunks in oil pan (up to 2 inches reported); Engine seizure in some cases
Codes mentioned: 24V381000, 24TA07
Repairs/costs cited: Short block replacement or full engine replacement required. Metal debris found in oil and bearing spun bearing failures diagnosed. In one case, replacement engine failed when assembly lube was not applied to camshafts; Toyota refused warranty coverage and blamed dealership technician.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 24V381000 / 24TA07. Parts unavailable. One case involved Toyota Field Technical Services (FTS) investigation; manufacturer refused coverage after determining technician error on reassembly, leaving owner with open arbitration case.
Throttle Lag / Hesitation on Acceleration
Vehicle hesitates or fails to respond immediately when accelerator pedal is depressed, particularly from complete stop or during turns. Lag ranges from 1-2 seconds, creating dangerous situations during traffic maneuvers.
When: From stop or low speed; incidents reported from 1,000 to 52,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: 1-2 second delay in engine response after pedal depression; Vehicle hesitation during acceleration from stop; Reduced power or 'Low Power Mode' message; Hesitation during turning maneuvers; No warning lights in most instances
Codes mentioned: 24V381000
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnosis related to recall defect; parts unavailable for repair. Vehicle driven cautiously due to danger of sudden acceleration after delay.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 24V381000 / 24TA07. Manufacturer notified but unable to provide remedy due to parts unavailability.
Fuel Line Leakage / Rubbing Against Brake Components
Fuel line rubs against brake drum or brake pad, causing chafing and fuel leakage. Fuel sprayed into environment and onto occupants during driving.
When: Shortly after vehicle delivery from dealership; early mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Gasoline smell in vehicle cabin and at stop; Fuel line spraying gasoline; Occupants exposed to fuel spray
Codes mentioned: 23V566000
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel line requires replacement or rerouting. Owner forced to arrange private tow truck due to dealership refusal to provide tow service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 23V566000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). Dealership sold vehicle without performing this recall prior to delivery. Owner was informed of two major recalls at point of sale but fuel system recall issue not caught before delivery.
Engine Control Software / Electrical Failure
Engine control unit (ECU) software malfunction causes loss of power, low-power mode messaging, and inability to restart. Dealer applied 'Mechanic' software as temporary fix.
When: At 82,170 miles (outside typical window)
Symptoms owners cite: Check engine warning light; Low Power Mode message; See Dealer message on instrument cluster; Vehicle stall at highway speed (70 MPH); Failure to restart
Codes mentioned: 24V381000
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer reinstalled software ('Mechanic' solution); vehicle repaired but recall completion deferred pending phase allocation. VIN not included in current repair phase.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 24V381000. Recall will run through 2029 or until vehicle exceeds 100,000 miles; vehicles outside window or not in current phase will not receive full remedy.
Engine Overheating / Cooler Line Failure
Engine overheats and stalls while driving. Cooler bracket and cooler line require replacement.
When: At approximately 13,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Engine overheating; Vehicle stall during highway driving; No prior warning lights
Codes mentioned: 24V381000
Repairs/costs cited: Cooler bracket and cooler line replacement needed. Parts not available at time of complaint.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Related to broader engine recall campaign.
Post-Recall Repair Complications / Knock and Stall After Engine Replacement
After engine replacement under recall, vehicle exhibits new or continuing knocking, shaking, stuttering, and complete shutdowns that were not present before replacement. Dealership unable to replicate issues or identify cause.
When: Shortly after factory engine replacement
Symptoms owners cite: Engine knock, shake, stutter; Complete vehicle shutdowns while driving and at stops; No warning lights before failure; Symptoms recur each time after leaving dealership
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle inspected at dealership six times; dealership cannot replicate problem but symptoms persist. No police, insurance, or third-party inspections performed.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota has not resolved issue. Owner concerned other owners with same recall engine replacement may experience similar problems.
Recall Repair Parts Unavailability and Extended Wait Times
Parts required for engine recall repair (24V381000 / 24TA07) are on extended backorder for months or longer. Vehicle remains undrivable during wait. Multiple owners report Toyota exceeding reasonable repair timeframes.
When: From May 2024 onwards for affected vehicles
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle remains grounded pending parts availability; Wait times quoted at 2-9 months or longer; Dealers unable to provide completion dates; One vehicle quoted 57-day hold at dealership alone
Codes mentioned: 24V381000, 24TA07
Repairs/costs cited: No repair possible until parts arrive. Owners forced to use rental vehicles or go without truck. In one case, vehicle unavailable for repair with appointment not available until July 2026.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 24V381000 / 24TA07 issued May 30, 2024, but remedy components unavailable. Toyota stated recall will run through 2029. VIN tool confirms parts not available for multiple vehicles. Recall notices stated 'parts to do repair not yet available.' Multiple owners requested buyback due to excessive wait times.
Hybrid Model Exclusion from Recall Despite Same Engine Architecture
Toyota excluded hybrid-equipped 2022-2023 Tundras from recall 24V381000 despite using same V35A-derived engine, block casting, bearing design, and oiling system as recalled non-hybrid models. Multiple owners argue exclusion is not engineering-based.
When: Recall issued May 2024; hybrid exclusion remains
Symptoms owners cite: Hybrid models experience same stalling, knocking, bearing failure as non-hybrid; Hybrid owners report engine shutdowns at highway speed; Knocking under load while towing in hybrid models; Reduced power capability under electric-only operation insufficient for highway safety while towing
Codes mentioned: 24V381000
Repairs/costs cited: Hybrid owners denied recall coverage. One hybrid owner's engine seized and was replaced under warranty. Another hybrid owner reported rod knock with engine still under service.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota rationale: hybrid models retain motive power through electric drive system in event of engine failure, making recall unnecessary. Hybrid owners dispute this as inadequate for highway/towing safety. Toyota has not demonstrated different manufacturing for hybrid engines.
Recall Remedy Installation Complications / Lift Kit Interference
Dealer states that aftermarket lift kit installed prior to engine recall repair creates obstruction requiring removal of radiator, other front-end pieces, or body separation from frame—work quoted in thousands of dollars.
When: At time of recall repair scheduling
Symptoms owners cite: Dealer demands additional labor costs to perform recall work; Lift kit installed years before recall issued, not related to defect
Codes mentioned: 24V381000
Repairs/costs cited: Owner disputes responsibility for thousands in additional labor since lift kit was installed before Toyota issued recall.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer (not Toyota directly named) refuses to cover ancillary labor at no cost.
Synthesized from 122 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
Throttle lag out of nowhere which puts me and family in danger in random times
The truck has a lag when accelerating from a stop, when the throttle finally figured out that it needs to go it lunges extremely fast, happened today in the Walmart parking lot, almost ran over someone because it shot me across the lane to the next parking space,
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…
2-3 second throttle lag after pressing pedal from rolling stops and sudden lurches from engine when it decides to go. From dead stops - 2-3 second throttle lag as well and acceleration lurches that are so strong that sometimes it will chirp the tires when it decides to finally go.
I'm having an issue my 2022 Toyota Tundra having incredible throttle lag issues involves a delay and sudden surge when accelerating from a stop, creating a safety concern, often described as a "dead pedal". It has caused me to get into numerous situations where i could've gotten hit by other vehicles. It is so dangerous! The dealership is unable to fix it and says to disconnect the battery…
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…
I've had a recall procedure done to correct an acceleration hesitation, but the problem still persists. When accelerating from a stop into traffic there is a significant acceleration pause before the pickup actually accelerates. I've had several close calls to being hit by oncoming traffic because of the inability to merge into traffic as planned due to the acceleration pause. The pickup…
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Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2022 Toyota Tundra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 122 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $3,100 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the engine typically fail?
Across the 29 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most engine failures cluster between 24,000 and 48,000 miles, with the median around 37,500. A quarter of owners report trouble before 24,000; a quarter make it past 48,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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)
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nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2022/Toyota/Tundra.
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