2023 Toyota Tundra

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What changed

No changes recorded for this year.

Motors: Motor inside the transmission^1,3
Batteries: Hybrid battery under the rear seat¹
Transmissions: 10-speed automatic^1,2
Drivetrains: 2WD³, 4WD^3,4
Trims: SR^1,2, SR5¹, Limited^1,2, Platinum^1,2, 1794 Edition^1,4, TRD Pro^1,3, Capstone^1,3
Packages: TRD Off-Road Package^3,2, SX Package (2023–2026)^3,2

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Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Engine main bearing failure 2022–2024 Walk away if found

What to check: Run the VIN through Toyota's recall lookup, and ask for the dealer's record of the bearing inspection or new engine.

Machining debris can make the main bearings fail and the engine stall. Toyota's recalls replace the engine where needed.

Sources ^7,8,9
Slow or crashing touch screen 2022–2023 One source so far

What to check: Use the touch screen and Bluetooth on the drive, and ask whether the software has been updated.

FLEX Automotive says the 14-inch screen was slow, crashed and dropped Bluetooth until software updates fixed it.

Sources ⁷

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

Good find Black and White Interior
Capstone only⁶

Why it is a good find: WardsAuto's judges were impressed by its black-and-white scheme, unusual for a pickup, and put the Capstone among their 10 Best Interiors for 2022.¹⁰

23V111000 2022–2023
A software fault can blank the instrument display. The software is updated.^11,12,13,14
23V142000 2022–2023
The tonneau cover's joints can loosen and the cover come off. New hardware is fitted.^11,12,13,14
23V468000 2023
A badly welded spare tire chain can let the spare drop. The carrier is replaced.^12,14
23V566000 2022–2023
A fuel tube can rub on the brake lines and leak, a fire risk. Protection and a clamp are fitted.^11,12,13,14
23V633000 2023
The load label is wrong for trucks with a bed liner. The label is replaced.^12,14
24V125000 2022–2024
The truck can roll in neutral without the brakes on. The transmission software is updated.^{11,12,15,13,14,16}
24V381000 2022–2023
Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. The engine is replaced.^8,11,12
25V322000 2022–2025
Water can get into the reverse lights and make them fail. Both lights are replaced.^{11,12,15,17,13,14,16,18}
25V657000 2022–2025
A software fault can stop the rearview image showing in reverse. The software is updated.^{11,12,15,17,13,14,16,18}
25V767000 2022–2024
Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. The first main bearing is checked and the engine replaced if needed. It widens 24V381000.^9,11,12,15

Checked against NHTSA records on 21 October 2026.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Avoid: 2022 and 2023, unless the recall work is proven 2022–2023 Less sought after One source so far

FLEX Automotive says to avoid these years unless the fuel line recall work is documented, citing glitchy infotainment, a stiff ride and an engine without a track record.⁷

Every warning and recall for this generation, with a box to tick.