Checks, in order
- Run the VIN for all open recallsThe 3rd gen has accumulated more than a dozen campaigns, several phased by production date. One lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls lists every open one.easy $ · under about $50
- Fuel smellLook along the frame where the fuel lines and brake lines run together. Any chafe mark or wet spot is a dealer visit, recall or not.easy $ · under about $50
- Reverse lightsCondensation or water inside the lamp is the recall. Do not drill a drain hole; the harness is part of the repair.easy $ · under about $50
Applies to: 3rd generation Tundra, 2022 on, with the 3.4L twin-turbo V35A-FTS V6 and the 10-speed automatic, including the i-FORCE MAX hybrid. Most items are covered by Toyota's 3 year/36,000 mile basic and 5 year/60,000 mile powertrain warranties or by an open recall, so the first check on this truck is usually a VIN lookup.
Tools and parts for these checks
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Other body & electrical problems on the 3rd Gen Tundra
More 3rd Gen Tundra problems
- Knock from the engine, rough running, stall or no-start (main bearing recall) (Engine)
- "Reduced engine power" warning with P0243 or P0247, or a rattle from the turbos at idle (Engine)
- Pop or clunk under the truck on the first start of the day, hesitation coming to a stop, harsh 1–2 shift (Transmission)
- "Hybrid system malfunction" or "12V battery charging system malfunction" message (i-FORCE MAX) (Hybrid System)
- Vibration or clunk from the rear, gear oil on a rear wheel, or a loose rear axle (2022 recall) (Drivetrain)
- Tinny rattle under the truck on cold starts or at a certain rpm (Engine)
All 8 3rd Gen Tundra symptoms in the interactive troubleshooter →
General guidance from owner experience. Confirm torque specs, fluid capacities and procedures in the factory service manual. Brakes, steering and anything structural: if in doubt, have a qualified shop inspect it before driving.