11 complaints reported

2017 Toyota Tundra FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Owner-reported problems and safety issues filed with NHTSA. Review common failures, severity levels, and complaint trends over time.

Reports
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Mar 2026

Began experiencing long cranking, difficulty starting, then rough idling. Started researching online and found recalls for 2018 -2019 Flex fuel 5.7 Tundras. My 2017 is also a Flex fuel 5.7 with exactly the same issue. Dealer says 2017 not covered. I had to pay over $2000 to have the fuel pump replaced, ECM reprogrammed. I don’t understand why 2017 was not included in the recall. Please NHTSA consider extending this recall to 2017. I am reading numerous complaints on this website about the same issue from owners of 2017 Flex fuel Tundras.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2025
Oct 2025

Cold starting problems so the dealer diagnosed as a defective fuel pump.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Aug 2025
Jan 2025

My 2017 Toyota Tundra had been starting roughly the past couple of weeks, I initially thought this was due to the very cold weather we recently had. It has just over 71k miles on it, so there should be no issues with this truck. Then on the afternoon of 1/16/25 I tried to start my truck and it would turn over, but not start. No fuel was getting to the engine. I did some research on this issue and it seems a recall was issued for 1.5 MILLION Tundras from 2017. I did a search for my VIN and nothing comes up. I want this fixed by Toyota as it should be included in the recall. Now I have a useless hunk of metal sitting at my house because I cant even start it to get it TO the dealership. Please help me resolve this and have Toyota take care of the problem. I dont understand why my vehicle was not included in the 1.5 million vehicles initially covered. Please, help consumers out with this. Please advise. Thank you in advance.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2025
Oct 2024

Flex Fuel Extended Crank when engine is cold. Have had into dealer multiple times and fix is temporary. Known issue with flex fuel Tundras that keeps returning

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2024
May 2023

Our 2017 Toyota Tundra has been having difficulty starting, takes multiple attempts before starting. We brought it to Toyota dealership and had a diagnostic done. They told us we need new fuel pump and the ECM software needs to be updated. There is a know problem with Denso fuel pump system along with class action lawsuit. We were told that our vehicle is not included in that lawsuit. We were also told by Toyota dealership that the fuel pump is on back order and they are not sure when it will arrive. They said it could take months. With this fuel pump issue our safety is at risk because our vehicle could lose power at any time. There were no warning lights to alert us to this issue.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2023
Feb 2023

Fuel Pump failed. Vehicle is currently at dealership awaiting 2+ week repair. Currently available to inspect. Failure began while driving. Caused misfire in cylinder 1, caused electrical fault that disabled traction control. Potential to leave the vehicle inoperable on the roadside poses a safety risk. Toyota dealership in possession states "START WITH FUEL PUMP, REPORGRAM ECM PER TSB AND RELEARN FUEL DENSITY FOR ALCOHOL CONTENT FLEX FUEL VEHICLE, OUT OF WARRANTY FOR TSB" Toyota dealership is the only entity to perform any inspection. There were no warning lamps or messages related to the fuel system. Check engine light and message stating "Traction Control Off" appeared while driving the vehicle. After limping the vehicle home, the vehicle would not start.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2022
Jan 2023

We were recently advised our 2017 Tundra needs a new fuel pump because it is not getting enough compression. We were told the 2018 Toyota Tundra and many other vehicles made by Toyota have been recalled for this exact same issue we are having but there have not been enough complaints about the 2017. Well here’s a complaint. I have to pay for a fuel pump known to be bad by Toyota but since enough people haven’t complained about a problem they are aware of isn’t fair. Please put my complaint in so something might be done about this.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2022
Oct 2022

I believe my Tundra has an emissions problem that Toyota will not cover. The FUEL TANK ROLL OVER VALVE is stuck. I believe this is a hazards condition. Toyota say the fuel tank will have to be replaced and not under warranty. Truck was purchased new by me and has 38887 miles.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2022
Aug 2021

MY TRUCK WON'T START AND THE SYMPTOMS DIRECTLY MATCH THE RECALL ALREADY IN PLACE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. VEHICLE EVENTUALLY STARTED BUT SPEWED OUT ALLOT OF UNBURNED FUEL OUT OF EXHAUST PIPE.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jul 2021
Jun 2021

I purchased a CPO 2017 Tundra SR5 Double Cab. Within a month of ownership, the EVAP system failed due to a faulty charcoal canister. Truck didn't even have 60,000 miles on it. This was covered under warranty, but the local Toyota Dealer, tried to make me pay for it anyway.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2021
Oct 2020

FUEL TANK IS SUPPOSE TO BE 37 GALLON. I HAVE NEVER PUT MORE THAN 28.5 GALLONS IN THE TANK. EVEN WHEN I RUN THE TANK TO THE RED LIGHT OR MY MILEAGE INDICATOR SHOW 20 OR LESS MILES REMAINING. I HAVE ASK THE DEALERSHIP TWICE ABOUT THIS AND THEY CLAIM IS A SAFETY FEATURE SO YOU DON'T RUN OUT OF FUEL. I RUN THE TANK DOWN TO 10 MILES LEFT IN TANK AND THAT IS WHEN I PUT 28.5 GALLONS INTO IT.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2020

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The 2017 Toyota Tundra has 11 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.