Throttle lag, was stopped at a stop sign and had an opening to go, when I pressed on the gas the truck went as normal and then completely stopped accelerating. By the time it accelerated again it jolted the truck and was narrowly missed by cross traffic.
2025 Toyota Tundra cruise control problems
moderate 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
The failure pattern owners describe
Buyer takeaway: The 2025 Tundra has a significant throttle-lag issue causing dangerous hesitations (1–2 seconds) when accelerating from stops, putting owners in traffic directly in harm's way; some also report speedometer inaccuracy and a multi-system warning cluster event. Dealers have not documented widespread fixes, and Toyota has only provided case reference numbers rather than recalls.
The primary complaint across these 12 narratives is throttle lag—a 1–2 second delay between pressing the accelerator and engine response when pulling out from complete stops or slow rolls. Owners consistently describe the truck drifting into intersections or cross-traffic while the pedal produces no power, then suddenly jerking forward. The hazard is real: multiple owners report nearly being T-boned during this lag window. The problem appears early (one truck had it at 600 miles, another at 2,200 miles) and recurs unpredictably; owners cannot reliably reproduce it for a dealer to witness. No check-engine light or other warning typically appears when the lag happens.
One owner reported a different issue: speedometer reading 55 mph when GPS tracking showed 64 mph—an 18 percent underread. Another owner experienced a sudden cluster of five simultaneous system malfunction codes (AUDR, Pre-Collision, Parking Brake, Check Engine/ECM, Vehicle Stability Control, Secondary Collision Brake) that appeared overnight and caused extreme sluggishness—taking nearly a mile to reach 45 mph.
None of the narratives describe factory recalls or dealer-performed repairs addressing these issues. Toyota customer care acknowledged online reports and issued reference numbers but no solutions appear to be documented.
Same Toyota Tundra cruise control reports on nearby years: 2022 · 2023 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Throttle Lag / Acceleration Hesitation
Intermittent delay of 1–2 seconds between pressing the accelerator pedal and engine response, occurring from complete stops and rolling starts. Engine sometimes fails to respond at all for a brief period before suddenly engaging. Multiple owners report the truck drifting into traffic or stalling partway into intersections.
When: From 600 miles to 2,200 miles; random/intermittent; occurs from complete stops and slow rolls
Symptoms owners cite: Delay of 1–2 seconds after depressing gas pedal; No engine response while foot is firmly on accelerator; Vehicle drifts into intersection or cross-traffic with no power; Engine finally responds after hesitation, sometimes with jolting acceleration; Stalling or ceasing acceleration mid-maneuver; Inconsistent behavior; difficult to reproduce
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle has not been serviced by dealers; no repairs documented in narratives
Speedometer Inaccuracy
Speedometer reads 18% lower than actual vehicle speed (reported 55 mph when GPS-tracked speed is 64 mph). Owner reports cascading concerns about odometer accuracy, maintenance schedule tracking, and fuel efficiency monitoring.
When: On 2025 model
Symptoms owners cite: Speedometer reads 9 mph lower than actual speed at 55 mph indicated; Odometer likely inaccurate as a result; Risk of unintended speeding due to underreporting of actual speed
Repairs/costs cited: Reported to Anderson Toyota dealership and Toyota corporate customer care; no repair status mentioned in narrative
Multiple Warning Light Cluster at Startup
Vehicle displayed multiple simultaneous system warnings on startup without prior symptoms: Advanced Ultrasonic Detecting and Ranging (AUDR) malfunction, Pre-Collision system malfunction, Parking Brake system malfunction, Check Engine / ECM malfunction, Vehicle Stability Control system malfunction, and Secondary Collision Brake system malfunction. Owner reports vehicle became sluggish, taking nearly a mile to reach 45 mph.
When: Occurred without warning on 8/6/2025 after vehicle was parked
Symptoms owners cite: Multiple system malfunction warnings illuminated at startup; Severe power loss; ~1 mile needed to reach 45 mph on level ground; Problem appeared overnight with no prior warning signs
Codes mentioned: Advanced Ultrasonic Detecting and Ranging (AUDR) system malfunction, Pre-Collision system malfunction, Parking Brake system malfunction, Check Engine / ECM malfunction, Vehicle Stability Control system malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake system malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: No repair information provided in narrative
Synthesized from 13 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Throttle lag truck stalls out when you try to go from a stop. It will cause an accident if this is not fixed. Also engines keep blowing up with out the hybrid system your truck will not have any port to get over to a safe spot on the road. Toyota is replacing engines but the ones they are putting in the trucks are the same ones that are failing.
Stopped at a stop sign at an intersection. Intersection is 4-way, with only a 2-way stop. After ensuring cross-traffic was clear, initiated a left turn from being stopped at the stop sign. Released the brake pedal and began to accelerate.Truck only accelerated to 5mph, and then began to roll/drift into the intersection with no power. No response from gas pedal. Drifted into intersection and was…
While starting to accelerate from a stop whether it is going straight or turning the truck hesitates and takes multiple seconds to start accelerating leading to a potentially dangerous situation especially when turning and you can't get out of oncoming traffics way. Also when at a slow roll trying to accelerate the truck just does not apply any power for multiple seconds delaying movement and…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 13 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.
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