18 complaints reported

2023 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
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0

Complaint Timeline

Chronological view of owner reports

Jan 2026

Add a stoplight or stop sign at a full and complete stop…. I pressed down the accelerator and nothing happens for about a second and a half… When it finally does respond, it jumps as if it was struggling to get into gear and popped itself… However, then it goes right back to normal.. But the slow starting happens very often. Definite lag when punching on the gas.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2026
Dec 2025

When rolling in to a Round About (rotary) at a slow speed and the applying throttle the truck takes a second or tow before increase forward motion. The lag time is usually around 1.5 seconds and when the time has lapsed it lurches forward. This hesitation in forward motion has put me and my passengers in danger of being T-Boned multiple times. The modes most often used and notice this delay is ECO, Normal, and comfort. It's been this way since day one and when mentioned to the dealer I then get a response that it is normal.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Dec 2025
Nov 2025

When accelerating from a stop, on occasion there is a multi second delay before the vehicle accelerates. I have had a few close calls with oncoming traffic when entering a new road from a stop due to these delays. It is quite worrisome. This has happened since new and after a software flash on the transmission.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2025
Oct 2025

the fuel guage on the dashboard shows inccurate infroamtion. I filled up the tank and went out of city. Once I came back home, next morning it was showing full tank. I was unsure about the quantity left, i filled up the tank and it was almost 11Gallon missing but it was showing full even on the gas station. It was fixed after a while but again today, it shows the full tank on dashboard but I saw half last night. I seached up online and it shows so many other people having the same issue. They also put some solutions but none of them worked for 2023 tundra. This could be a great risk if you are on a long route and do not know how much fuel left .

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2025
Sep 2025

You start with a half tank of gas or so. Then you park on an incline like a driveway. When starting the truck again the fuel tank shows full tank and more miles available till empty which is inaccurate. The gauge does not reset till you refill. Workarounds online do not work. This is a safety issue in mountain driving when you park you may miss how much gas you have left and can stall causing an accident or being stranded in a remote area. Toyota says they are aware but online reports show it has been a known issue since 2022. I feel this should be addressed before someone is hurt or stranded. This issue has occurred multiple times to me.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Sep 2025
Dec 2024

The problem was identified approximately August 2023 and they claim there is no remedy for the problem as of today. However, they are selling the 2024 identical models without the issue. This means they have fixed the problem and not trying to remedy the problem in the vehicles that are already sold. Possibly fuel leaks and a fires are a serious problem that risking injuries, deaths or loss of properties. They need to be held accountable for an expedited solution. Thanks

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

I am currently leasing this 2023 Toyota Tundra Platinum and after about six I noticed that there was a delay in the throttle engaging and it felt like the truck bogged down. I asked the sales associate whom I bought the vehicle from if this was normal, and she said it was a normal safety feature. I have brought up a complaint with Toyota since November of 2023 about it and since then I have had my kids in the truck and there are multiple situations where i have had to cross traffic, go around someone on the highway almost being rearended because the vehicle does not engage and go as needed ultimately almost causing multiple wrecks. Toyota mechanics have ridden with me so I can show them, and they also have noticed the delay, and they have no answer for me. After researching the internet, I am not the only one having this issue with the 2022-2023 tundra. Here recently I have noticed that when you go from breaking to a stop and then go straight to the gas pedal there is a hesitation and then surge from the vehicle which I feel is also very unsafe. All I am asking is for the vehicle to be replaced so my family is safe. Please help me in any possible because Toyota will not.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2023
Aug 2024

The recall 23TA09 - Increased risk of fire was issued in August of 2023. Why is the remedy not yet available 11 months later?

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Sep 2023
Apr 2024

Fuel gauge randomly resets itself to full. This could lead to the vehicle running out of fuel without the driver knowing that it was low. Confirmed by dealer via video evidence of the vehicle taking 14.4 gallons to fill when the gauge read over 3/4 tank (tanks is only 32 gallons).

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Apr 2024
Jan 2024

Enterprise rented me recalled car. I asked about check engine light and they said it was for oil change. Kept for 30 days renting it twice.

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

When I drive the vehicle for a period of time and use a 1/3 of the fuel in the vehicle and park on non level surface: Meaning the front of the vehicle is pointed up and rear is lower the fuel gauge will register full on vehicle restart. Even if I drive the vehicle around and park it on a level surface and restart the vehicle it still fails to show the correct amount of fuel in the vehicle. In addition it will slowly subtract fuel based upon driving that is inline with normal fuel usage: It never registers that you are actually 1/3 lower then indicated on the gas gauge. I have identify two ways to address the issue of the gauge not registering the correct amount of fuel in the tank: 1) Refill the truck with maximum amount of fuel 2) Disconnect the negative battery terminal, let the truck sit for 30 seconds, and then reconnect the negative battery terminal. It will then register the correct amount of fuel in the truck The safety concern is I could run out of gas in unsafe manner on the road.

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

On multiple occasions my fuel gauge has randomly reset from 3/4 full to above full. Had I not noticed this change I could have run out of gas. Toyota refuses to do anything about this and I have reported this to corporate and two different dealerships. Taken it in for repairs 4 times. They tell me there is nothing they can do???

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

Fuel Gauge is always showing incorrect levels. When fueld up to full at times the gauge will show 1/2 tank to 1/4. Then other times if I know I have 1/4 tank of fuel left the gauge will show as full tank. Very unreliable and concerned whether I have a fuel leak or what not

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jan 2023
Oct 2023

[XXX] - After driving the truck for less than six months (with only one key fob) I was notified via the Toyota mobile app on August 10, that my truck had a safety recall for the fuel line with limited information provided through the Toyota mobile app. At no time was I advised that the vehicle was unsafe to operate. Upon bringing my vehicle into McGeorge Toyota on August 28, 2023 for the standard 5,000-mile service, I requested that the dealer address the recall by making a temporary remedy to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle until the permanent remedy was determined. At that time, the service representative advised me that Toyota (manufacturer), has provided no direction nor materials to make either the temporary or permanent repairs to the truck. I asked what would be done to make this right and they advised me that they would contact me when the remedy was available and there was no additional action at that time. Not feeling satisfied with that unsafe resolution which I interpreted as an implication that I should continue to drive the vehicle until the remedy was available, I called the Toyota Brand Engagement Center and the advocate advised me that I could request a loaner vehicle. Upon speaking with Chris Wiltshire, the service manager at McGeorge, I suggested that the advocate informed me I could request a loaner vehicle. The loaner was not of like kind, function, or value compared to my Tundra. The remedy has not been completed and the truck has been sitting on the dealer lot since August. The dealer refuses to provide a comparable loaner, coordinate a comparable rental or refund the purchase price of the truck. The manufacturer refuses to commit to covering full rental or refunding purchase price of truck. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Oct 2023
Sep 2023

Vehicle leaked fuel onto the garage floor. This is a fire hazard for my home and the hybrid vehicle. The dealership is currently inspecting the issue, and have stated they could not find the source of the leak at this time. There were no warning messages or lamps.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Nov 2023
Jun 2023

Fuel gauge was at 3/4 tank. Parked on slight incline for 2 hours. On drive home noticed fuel gauge was reading completely full. Fuel gauge has issues after parking on incline.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2023
Jun 2023

I fueled my vehicle and once I started my car my fuel gauge remained the same, as if I never put full. I turned off the my vehicle and stared it again. The fuel level still did not change. I went to another pump to see if there was actual fuel from the other pump that went into the vehicle. The other pump stopped right away, signaling I had a full tank. I drove around for 15 minutes but no change to the fuel gauge. I parked the vehicle at home and planned to take it into the dealership the following day, but my fuel gauge corrected it self later displaying a full tank. I’ve seen in the forums this has been a problem. There was no warning lights or CELs upon this problem.

Type: Vehicle, Vehicle: 2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA, Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Corporation
Incident: Jun 2023
Jan 2023

Wear on the plastic fuel tube.

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

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The 2023 Toyota Tundra has 18 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM complaints on file. Review the timeline above for detailed owner experiences.