2023 Toyota Tundra
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2023 models.

- Class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
- Body styles
- Crewmax L/Box 4WD, Crewmax M/Box 4WD, Double Cab L/Box 2WD, Double Cab L/Box 4WD
- Engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
- Horsepower
- 389 hp
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 22 combined · 20 city / 24 hwy
- Length
- 233.5–252.8 in
- Curb weight
- 5,093–5,622 lb
- NHTSA rating
- ★★★★★
- Recalls
- 13 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- 13 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2023 Toyota Tundra is a standard pickup truck offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 246 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 158-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,622 lb (Crewmax L/Box 4WD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway), 8% better than the 2023 standard pickup truck average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 13 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 414 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
What changed for 2023
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2022 Tundra — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2022; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2022 Tundra →
Trims, performance & features
Trims
Safety & driver-assist features
Built in: San Antonio, Texas
NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2023 Tundra configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewmax L/Box 4WD | 245.7 in | 79.9 in | 78 in | 157.9 in | 68.9 / 68.9 in | 5,622 lb | |
| Crewmax M/Box 4WD | 233.5 in | 79.9 in | 78 in | 145.7 in | 68.9 / 68.9 in | 5,390 lb | |
| Double Cab L/Box 2WD | 252.8 in | 79.9 in | 76 in | 164.6 in | 68.9 / 68.9 in | 5,291 lb | |
| Double Cab L/Box 4WD | 252.8 in | 79.9 in | 78 in | 164.6 in | 68.9 / 68.9 in | 5,567 lb | |
| Double Cab M/Box 2WD | 233.5 in | 79.9 in | 76 in | 145.7 in | 68.9 / 68.9 in | 5,093 lb | |
| Double Cab M/Box 4WD | 233.5 in | 79.9 in | 78 in | 145.7 in | 68.9 / 68.9 in | 5,379 lb |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
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| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra 2WD Hybrid | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 24 / 22 | +8% | $3,050 | 408 |
| Tundra 2WD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | -1% | $3,350 | 441 |
| Tundra 2WD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 23 / 20 | -1% | $3,350 | 441 |
| Tundra 4WD Hybrid | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 22 / 20 | +9% | $3,350 | 437 |
| Tundra 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | +3% | $3,550 | 459 |
| Tundra 4WD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | +3% | $3,550 | 460 |
| Tundra 4WD PRO Hybrid | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 / 20 / 19 | +3% | $3,550 | 461 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2023 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Driver / passenger | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |
| 2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/CC 2WD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 5★ / 5★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated | – |
| 2023 Toyota TUNDRA PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | –★ / –★ | Not rated | Not rated | ★★★★★ | 18.5% |


Similar 2023 standard pickup trucks
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota Tundra (this car) | 22 MPG | ★★★★★ | 13 |
| 2023 Lordstown Endurance | 174 mi | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (13)
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · Nov 6, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V767000 · 126,691 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
Back Over Prevention › Software · Oct 1, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V657000 · 393,838 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Risk
- A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights · May 15, 2025
NHTSA campaign 25V322000 · 443,444 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
- Risk
- Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Jul 23, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical · May 30, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V381000 · 102,092 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Feb 21, 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V125000 · 280,663 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Nov 9, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V757000 · 534 vehicles
- Problem
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Sep 13, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V633000 · 21,781 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Aug 10, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V566000 · 168,179 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
Tires › Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Jul 7, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V468000 · 1,398 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
- Risk
- Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Structure › Body · Mar 3, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V142000 · 130,266 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
- Risk
- A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Feb 22, 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V111000 · 8,989 vehicles
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
- Risk
- A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Nov 18, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V854000 · 157 vehicles
- Problem
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Risk
- An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R2.
Not every 2023 Toyota Tundra is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.
Used 2023 Toyota Tundra buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 13 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Engine — 168 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
- Power Train — 88 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
- Fuel/Propulsion System — 61 owner reports. Smell for fuel around the car and in the cabin, check that it starts easily when warm, and look at the oil dipstick for a fuel smell or rising level.
- Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 30,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2023 Toyota Tundra. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other Tundra years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tundra | 22 | 245.7 in | Not rated | 2 | 37 |
| 2025 Tundra | 22 | 245.7 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 142 |
| 2024 Tundra | 22 | 245.7 in | ★★★★★ | 10 | 353 |
| 2022 Tundra | 22 | 245.7 in | ★★★★★ | 13 | 434 |
| 2021 Tundra | 15 | 226 in | ★★★★★ | 2 | 24 |
| 2020 Tundra | 15 | 226 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 47 |
| 2019 Tundra | 16 | 226 in | ★★★★★ | 9 | 74 |
| 2018 Tundra | 16 | 226 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 100 |
| 2017 Tundra | 16 | 226 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 78 |
| 2016 Tundra | 17 | 226 in | Not rated | 5 | 120 |
| 2015 Tundra | 17 | 226 in | Not rated | 4 | 51 |
| 2014 Tundra | 17 | 226 in | Not rated | 4 | 78 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Toyota. How we calculate this →