Some customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically non-hybridV35A-FTS engines may experience one or more of the following drivability related concerns: • Hesitation from a rolling stop. • Hesitation from a quick stop. The Transmission Control Module (TCM) logic has been modified to address these conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2025 Toyota Tundra powertrain problems
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Complaints
33
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$2,500
1crash
What stands out
Owners have filed 33 powertrain 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.
Powertrain accounts for 28% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 9 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering powertrain 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
Throttle lag dominates this cluster: owners describe 1–5 second delays between pressing the accelerator at stops (traffic lights, stop signs, yield situations) and the truck actually moving. The engine sometimes revs slightly during this dead period, then the truck surges forward abruptly. This happens intermittently but repeatedly, and owners report it's nearly caused collisions during highway merges and cross-traffic situations. No warning lights appear. Toyota service advisors consistently tell owners the truck operates "within normal parameters" and cannot replicate the issue despite multiple repair visits to different dealerships. One service advisor stated Toyota is aware of the problem but has no fix. Owners reference TSB-0111-22 from previous model years, but dealers claim it doesn't apply to 2025 vehicles—yet online forums show the issue persists in newer models.
A separate complaint documents transmission issues: failure to reach 10th gear at highway speeds, harsh downshifts that lurch the vehicle, RPM hanging under light throttle, and delayed power delivery followed by abrupt surges. These issues started after a dealership service visit and remain undiagnosed across multiple shops.
One owner reported catastrophic engine failure at 53k miles requiring a complete engine block and internal component replacement. Another reported unintended acceleration where the truck climbs RPM and moves when the brake is released without driver input.
Same Toyota Tundra powertrain reports on nearby years: 2022 · 2023 · 2024
Failure modes owners describe
Throttle lag / delayed acceleration response from stop
Electronic throttle does not respond immediately when driver applies accelerator pedal from a complete or rolling stop. Delay ranges from 1–5 seconds before vehicle accelerates, followed sometimes by sudden surge or jerking forward. Occurs at traffic lights, stop signs, yield situations, and during highway merging. No fault codes appear; dealers unable to replicate.
When: Reported from immediately upon purchase through 12 months ownership; mileage ranges from 2,700 to 53,000 reported in cluster
Symptoms owners cite: 1–5 second delay between pressing accelerator and actual acceleration; Engine revs but vehicle does not move; Abrupt surge or jerk forward after delay; Unpredictable response; intermittent but repeatable; No warning lights; Most pronounced when pulling from complete stop at traffic light, stop sign, or yield
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers consistently state 'cannot replicate issue' and claim vehicle operating 'within normal parameters.' One dealer (Bobby Rahal Toyota, PA) advised customer Toyota is aware of problem but no fix available. Repairs attempted at multiple dealerships with no resolution.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota has opened case numbers and corporate cases, but no corrective action or warranty solution offered. Reference to TSB-0111-22 (Hesitation From Stop and Surge Concerns) noted by owners; however, dealers claim TSB does not apply to 2025 model year despite online forums indicating the issue persists in newer models.
Transmission shift hesitation and erratic downshifting
Transmission fails to shift properly into higher gears (notably not reaching 10th gear at highway speeds), exhibits harsh or erratic downshifting that lurches vehicle forward when slowing to stop, and shows inconsistent torque delivery with delayed and abrupt engagement. RPM hangs under light throttle. Issues most pronounced during highway driving.
When: Began immediately following dealership service visit; ongoing for over one month at time of complaint
Symptoms owners cite: Failure to shift into 10th gear at highway speeds; RPM hanging under light throttle; Delayed acceleration followed by sudden power surge; Harsh or erratic downshifting causing forward lurch when slowing; Inconsistent torque delivery; boost builds but power not transferred until delayed abrupt engagement; Vehicle feels like it's hunting for correct gear
Repairs/costs cited: Multiple repair attempts at multiple Toyota dealerships; diagnostic scans produced no fault codes. Dealerships unable to replicate or provide diagnosis.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Active case open with Toyota corporate; after one month of delays and lack of diagnosis, no corrective action taken.
Engine failure at highway speed
Engine lost power suddenly while vehicle traveling at highway speed on freeway, rendering truck unsafe and requiring immediate pull-over in active traffic. Engine block and most internal oil-wetted components require replacement per dealership teardown.
When: At approximately 53,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loss of engine power at highway speed; Vehicle became disabled in active traffic; Created serious safety hazard
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership performed engine teardown (~1 week); engine block and most internal components in contact with oil require replacement. Estimated 30 days to complete repair. Owner paid for towing out of pocket. Dealership reported multiple Tundra trucks waiting for engine repairs with no loaner vehicles available.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealership indicated failure is not currently related to existing Toyota Tundra engine recall. Toyota case number opened and diagnostics recorded in that report.
Unintended acceleration at idle
Vehicle RPM does not remain at idle (~650) when brake is released; instead truck ramps up RPM and begins moving without driver input. On level ground will reach 1000 RPM before driver must brake. Will pull up grade even while towing. In traffic, truck moves faster than vehicle ahead after both release brakes without driver accelerator input.
When: Present from early ownership
Symptoms owners cite: RPM ramps up when brake is lifted, without accelerator input; Vehicle moves forward on level ground when brake released; Vehicle pulls up grade under tow without accelerator input; In traffic, truck accelerates faster than other vehicles after both lift brakes; Idle speed too high without brake applied
Repairs/costs cited: Owner speculates may be related to non-highway collision with building shortly after purchase, when vehicle was in reverse without engagement (appears to be parking brake issue rather than powertrain proper). No repair documented.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer initially claimed behavior was 'Normal' and vehicle was 'supposed to do that.' Toyota opened case and performed factory inspection possibly related to collision history.
Transmission hesitation after rolling stop
When vehicle slows to near-stop (rolling stop) and driver applies accelerator again, transmission exhibits 1–2 second delay before responding. After delay, acceleration sometimes comes in suddenly, making vehicle feel unpredictable. Intermittent but repeatable over months of ownership.
When: Started almost immediately after purchase; has occurred at least a dozen times over one year ownership (vehicle purchased March 2025)
Symptoms owners cite: 1–2 second delay after rolling stop before vehicle responds to throttle; Sudden acceleration after delay; Unpredictable feel; No warning lights; Occurs during normal driving: rolling through turns, slowing for traffic, approaching intersections, merging
Repairs/costs cited: Service advisor at Bobby Rahal Toyota (Mechanicsburg, PA) at 5k-mile service approximately 6 months ago advised that Toyota is aware of issue but there is no fix for it.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Toyota aware per service advisor; no fix available as of March 30, 2025.
Synthesized from 33 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
Unintended acceleration. When you stop the truck, and have the brake on, the rpms go down to idle ~650. As soon as you lift the brake, without touching the accelerator, the vehicle starts ramping up the rpms and moving. On level ground it will go to 1000 easily before you have to stop it. It will pull up a grade even while towing my boat. If you're in a line a traffic, say at a traffic…
The vehicle has a recurring safety-related defect where there is a long, unpredictable pause (1–3 seconds) between pressing the accelerator from a stop and the truck actually accelerating. This hesitation occurs when pulling away from a stop sign, traffic light, or after braking to a stop in traffic, and is not normal throttle response or turbo lag. During this delay, the engine revs slightly but…
There is a lag in my 2025 platinum. I'm able to reproduce it and it's generally when I'm coming to a slow/stop (say a yield or a stop sign) and at the last minute I decide to go for it and hit the gas pretty hard. The delay is incredibly obvious.. like 2-3 seconds where NOTHING happens. Trying to roll through a yield and the machine decided it was just not going to respond to throttle for 2-3…
Several times when accelerating around traffic or cutting across the highway to work I have been nearly t boned when I'll step on the gas and the truck hesitates or does nothing. It usually hesitates for 3 to 5 seconds and then starts spinning tires or other times it will just start lightly accelerating no matter how much gas I give it. It's dangerous because the vehicle is so unpredictable and…
When trying to pull out into traffic from a stop there is a hesitation at times. I go to press on the accelerator and the truck does not always move. There seems to be a delay at times. Seem dangerous when pulling out into traffic. It has happened multiple times. No sure if it is the transmission or what.
Throttle hesitation from stop. Delay in acceleration poses a safety risk when driving.
I’ve noticed that my Toyota Tundra occasionally fails to start moving from a complete stop at a light or stop sign and hesitates. I’ve pressed the gas pedal all the way down, but it doesn’t respond. It usually takes a second attempt before it will move from a stopped position. This first happened during my first week of owning the truck and has occurred a few more times since. I didn’t think…
Throttle delay/ hesitation that is very unpredictable.
Had powertrain trouble with your 2025 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 powertrain problem on the 2025 Toyota Tundra?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 33 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Based on the 33 complaints filed, powertrain issues most often appear around 2,700 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 $2,500 for powertrain 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 powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain 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/2025/Toyota/Tundra.
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