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severe Owners of the 2023 Toyota Tundra have filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the steering at roughly $700 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See steering across all vehicles →
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
| Model year | steering complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 Tundra | 3 |
| 2020 Tundra | 4 |
| 2022 Tundra | 8 |
| 2023 Tundra (this page) | 12 |
| 2024 Tundra | 6 |
| 2025 Tundra | 7 |
1crash
1injury
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering 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.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Ten owners report distinct steering and related control issues across 2023 Tundras. The most consistent complaint is aggressive rightward steering pull, present from as early as 12,000 miles, that persists after new tires, alignment, and balancing—dealers cannot reproduce it or identify the root cause. Multiple owners spent hundreds on repeated alignments without fixing the pull. Tire wear is premature and asymmetric: OEM tires rated for 30,000 miles wore near-bald at 12,000 miles; replacement tires also fail rapidly. One owner reports the factory alignment spec for TRD Pro models is wrong, and dealers have been applying incorrect specs during service.
Engine stall creates a second steering hazard: the engine shuts down at highway and city speeds with zero warning, disabling power steering and leaving drivers unable to steer or shift. One incident occurred at 70 mph during freeway driving; another caused smoke from the engine hood. Dealers cite loose debris or complete engine failure; some vehicles aren't covered by open recalls (24TA07, 25TA14) despite matching recall symptoms.
One owner experienced simultaneous failure of airbag, pre-collision, stability control, and sonar systems at freeway speeds with children aboard. Low-speed steering vibration reported in pedals and seats adds to the control concerns. A suspension clicking noise during turns could not be reproduced by dealers.
Failure modes owners describe
Steering pull to the right
Vehicle pulls or drifts toward the right lane despite driver input; requires constant manual correction. Present across multiple speeds and persists after alignment, tire rotation, and component inspection. Dealers unable to reproduce the failure or identify root cause.
When: Starting at 12,000 miles; continues through 27,000 miles and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel constantly turns to the right; Requires manual correction to maintain lane position; Occurs at various speeds including freeway speeds; Asymmetric tire wear (passenger side front tire worn to near-bald at 12,000 miles); Persists after new tires, alignment, and wheel balancing
Repairs/costs cited: Owners replaced OEM Falken tires with Bridgestone; dealer performed alignment and wheel balancing without resolving pull. No structural repair identified or completed.
Engine stall with loss of power steering
Engine shuts down completely during driving without warning. Power steering becomes inoperative during stall, creating loss-of-control hazard. Dealers report loose debris in engine or defer diagnosis pending repair. Some incidents related to open recalls (25TA14, 24TA07); others not covered by existing recall campaigns.
When: Variable mileage; incidents reported at 25–30 mph in low-speed operation and at 57,000 miles on highway
Symptoms owners cite: Complete engine shutdown mid-drive; Loss of power steering control during stall; Engine restart failure lasting 30 seconds to minutes; Engine malfunction warning and 'Shift to Park and Restart Vehicle' message displayed; Smoke from engine compartment reported in one case; Steering power low warning light illuminated
Codes mentioned: 25TA14 (potential loss of motive power), 24TA07 (similar issue; owner's vehicle not covered)
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers identified loose debris in engine; repairs pending. One vehicle confirmed complete engine failure by dealer; not repaired at time of report.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota opened repurchase case #251118002114 in one instance. Other owners advised vehicle not covered by 24TA07 or other open recalls despite similar symptoms.
Multiple simultaneous safety system malfunctions
SRS airbag, pre-collision, vehicle stability control (VSC/TRAC), and advanced sonar systems all fail simultaneously and remain disabled. Occurred at freeway speeds with children in vehicle. Dealer confirmed malfunctions immediately and advised emergency tow.
When: November 13, 2025, at freeway speeds
Symptoms owners cite: Airbag malfunction warning; Pre-collision system malfunction warning; Vehicle Stability Control (VSC/TRAC) malfunction warning; Sonar/ultrasonic system malfunction warning; Vehicle pulling to the right; Hesitation during acceleration; 'Contact Dealer Immediately' message displayed; Multiple dashboard malfunction warnings all active simultaneously
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota Corporate opened repurchase case #251118002114; vehicle located at Crown Toyota in Ontario, CA
Excessive and asymmetric front tire wear
Front tires, particularly passenger side, wear prematurely and unevenly despite proper rotation and alignment. OEM tires rated for 30,000 miles show near-bald condition at 12,000 miles; replacement tires also show abnormal wear within 10,000 miles.
When: OEM tires worn at 12,000 miles; replacement Bridgestone tires worn within 10,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Accelerated tread wear on front tires, especially passenger side; Tread worn almost to bald at 12,000 miles on 30,000-mile-rated tires; Uneven wear pattern despite alignment and balancing; Replacement tires also showing premature wear
Repairs/costs cited: OEM Falken Wild Peak A/T 3WA tires (265/60/R20 112H) replaced with Bridgestone (265/60/R20). Dealer performed alignment and balancing; tire shop advised vehicle not properly aligned despite service.
Steering vibration at low speeds
Vibration transmitted through steering wheel, pedals, and seats at lower speeds. Owner reports concern that vibration could be confused with departure warning system, creating safety confusion for driver.
When: During low-speed driving
Symptoms owners cite: Vibration felt in steering wheel; Vibration felt in pedals; Vibration felt in driver and passenger seats; Occurs at lower speeds
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner contacted Toyota Corporate; case appeared to be closed by manufacturer without resolution
Clicking noise from suspension/steering area during turns
Audible clicking noise originating from suspension or ball joint area when steering wheel is turned while driving forward or in reverse. Dealer unable to duplicate the noise or identify the source.
When: Upon turning steering wheel during forward or reverse motion
Symptoms owners cite: Clicking noise from suspension/ball joint area; Occurs during steering input in both forward and reverse
Repairs/costs cited: Not diagnosed or repaired; dealer unable to duplicate
Factory misalignment specification
2022–2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro models leave factory with incorrect alignment specifications, causing accelerated and unsafe tire wear. Dealers have applied wrong specs during service, perpetuating the problem. Toyota now has correct specs but has not issued a recall.
When: From factory; ongoing as dealers apply incorrect specs
Symptoms owners cite: Excessive front tire wear; Unsafe driving condition due to tire wear; Problem persists after dealer alignment attempts
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers applied incorrect alignment specifications; now aware of correct specs but have not issued recall
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer has correct alignment specification but has not issued recall
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2023 Toyota Tundra?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Based on the 12 complaints filed, steering issues most often appear around 42,071 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering 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 steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering 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/2023/Toyota/Tundra.
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