2024 Toyota Tundra Transmission Problems

Your 2024 Tundra's 3.4L Twin-Turbo engine has the same manufacturing defect (machining debris and bearing tolerances) that's under federal recall for catastrophic engine failure in non-hybrid models. Toyota excluded hybrid versions from the recall, assuming the electric motor can handle a limp-home situation, but you believe a sudden engine seizure at highway speeds could still cause dangerous loss of power that the hybrid battery alone cannot safely manage. You're urging NHTSA to expand the recall to include hybrid models since the primary gasoline engine is fundamentally defective. This may require engine inspection, bearing replacement, or engine rebuild depending on findings.

Your Tundra experiences a dangerous 1-2 second delay when you press the accelerator—the engine doesn't rev and the truck doesn't move, even though no warning lights or error codes appear. This hesitation is unpredictable and has nearly caused crashes in situations like entering roundabouts or pulling out in traffic. Toyota wiped the transmission's adaptive learning memory, which helped temporarily, but the problem has returned. This issue appears to be separate from known engine recalls and represents a significant safety risk.

I was at a stop sign making a left turn across four lanes of travel. I had a gap in traffic with ample time to make the left turn so I pressed on the gas pedal to begin the turn. The vehicle did not move forward upon me pressing the gas pedal.

Your truck has a dangerous delay between pressing the gas pedal and the engine responding, sometimes lasting 1-5 seconds. This happens randomly in traffic and at intersections, then the truck suddenly lurches forward when it finally engages, which can startle passengers and create collision risks. The problem has been present since the vehicle was new and continues at 30,000 miles despite regular maintenance. This issue may require transmission software reprogramming or throttle response system diagnostics.

Your truck's gas pedal occasionally becomes unresponsive for a few seconds before returning to normal, which has nearly caused accidents when you need to accelerate in traffic. You suspect this may be related to the forward collision avoidance system, possibly triggered when driving over road dips or grades that change the sensor angle. The issue is difficult for Toyota service centers to reproduce during short visits. The fix may require updating the forward collision avoidance system software or recalibrating the collision sensors.

Your engine suddenly shut down without warning while driving 65 mph downhill on a mountain highway with 5 people in the truck, leaving you with no power brakes or engine control. The engine made a loud clanking noise after the shutdown, and you had to be towed. Toyota has determined your engine needs replacement, but as of your complaint, no recall remedy was available yet.

Your 2024 Tundra randomly enters limp mode, limiting your speed to 18 MPH without warning, which is dangerous on highways. Additionally, the engine shakes violently when you reach 48 MPH. The dealership has been unable to consistently reproduce and resolve the shakiness issue, leaving the safety concern unaddressed.

When you press the accelerator pedal, your engine doesn't respond immediately and hesitates before accelerating. This lag has nearly caused several accidents. The throttle body appears to not be opening fully, and a software reprogramming of the engine control system may be needed to fix it.

There is a severe throttle lag that is random. It has caused near collisions due to the response time. The truck will also randomly jerk forward.

Your truck may experience occasional throttle lag when accelerating from a stop, with the gas pedal not responding normally. In one serious incident, you pressed the accelerator and got no response for 2-3 seconds while pulling into traffic with oncoming vehicles, creating a dangerous situation that only resolved when the truck suddenly surged forward at high speed. This appears to be a known issue with these trucks where the engine control or throttle response system fails to engage properly. The fix will likely involve updating the engine control software or inspecting the throttle body and electronic throttle control system.

When in stop and go traffic, almost coming to a complete stop or completely stopped the truck will intermittently have a throttle delay or lag where there is no power for 1-3 seconds followed buy a surge of acceleration. I’ve almost had a couple accidents where in stop and go traffic the truck surged almost Causing me to rear end the vehicle ahead of me.

Your truck hesitates and lags for at least 2 seconds when you accelerate from a rolling stop, and this has happened about 20 times since you bought it. You've had to cancel acceleration a few times to avoid accidents, creating a safety concern. Switching to manual 'S' mode seems to reduce the problem, suggesting an issue with the transmission control module (TCM). The dealer says this is normal, but you believe this needs to be fixed.

Your engine completely failed at 62,000 miles. You were told the 2024 model wasn't affected by a known manufacturing defect that caused recalls in 2022 and 2023 models, but your engine failed anyway. The dealer confirmed this is an ongoing issue that could become dangerous if it happens while driving on the highway. The repair will likely require a complete engine replacement or rebuild.

Your truck occasionally hesitates when you press the accelerator, delaying engine response by up to a few seconds. This happened during a left turn into busy traffic, leaving you stuck in oncoming lanes until the engine finally responded, nearly causing a collision. This appears to be a known issue affecting earlier model years.

Your engine shut off unexpectedly while you were driving. The dealership found that a connecting rod bearing failed, which damaged the engine. Your engine will need to be replaced to fix this problem.

Your new 2024 Tundra hesitates when you press the accelerator — it won't respond for a moment, then suddenly lurches forward, which is especially dangerous when turning into traffic. You're also seeing blue/gray smoke from the tailpipe, the oil warning light keeps coming on even after dealer oil changes, and the truck has rough starts about 3 out of 5 times. The transmission shifts very harshly, creating a loud knock when moving from a stop or at highway speeds. The dealer has had your truck for several days but says they need to consult engineers before proceeding with repairs.

Your Tundra's transmission hesitates and shudders during acceleration and cruising, which Toyota says is a software issue after 5 dealer visits. Most concerning, the transmission downshifted unexpectedly while climbing a steep wet road, causing you to lose control and trigger the stability control system. The fix will likely involve a transmission software update or reprogramming, though a hardware replacement may be necessary if the software doesn't resolve it.

Your truck experiences significant hesitation when accelerating from a stop or very low speeds. When you're at a light moving at 1-2 mph and it turns green, the truck may lag for 3-5 seconds before responding to the gas pedal. This hesitation is severe enough that it's created dangerous situations when turning across traffic, as the truck moves slowly even with full throttle before suddenly accelerating. The dealer has been unable to resolve the issue.

After you come to a complete stop, your truck takes about 3 seconds to respond when you press the gas pedal. When it finally does respond, it accelerates suddenly and causes the tires to spin, which has nearly caused several accidents. This issue involves a delay in the powertrain's response and may require diagnostic testing of the throttle response system or transmission programming.

Your truck's engine doesn't respond immediately when you press the accelerator pedal — it may delay 1-2 seconds before accelerating, then suddenly lurch forward with excessive power once it does engage. This has happened multiple times in both intersection and pulling-into-traffic situations, creating dangerous moments where you're stuck partially in the road waiting for the engine to respond. The issue appears to be related to the throttle control or transmission response system and may require diagnostic testing and software updates or throttle body service.

Your truck's engine suddenly lost power while you were crossing traffic at a stop sign — the engine kept running but the accelerator pedal stopped working, forcing other drivers to brake to avoid you. After a few moments with no warning lights or sounds, the truck suddenly accelerated again on its own. This has happened three times over six months and needs immediate diagnosis at the dealership to identify the cause of the power loss.

Your truck's brakes squeal when reversing and sometimes when stopping, a problem that started when you picked it up from the dealership. Your front fog lights and rear reverse lights are collecting moisture inside, and your radiator has needed replacement twice despite low mileage—the dealership identified these as factory defects but says there are no fixes available. Most concerning, your truck hesitates and vibrates when accelerating from a stop or merging onto highways, sometimes taking several seconds to respond; the dealership found nothing wrong, but you've noticed this doesn't happen in sport mode from a complete stop. Addressing these issues will likely require diagnostic computer scans, transmission fluid analysis, electrical system troubleshooting, and possibly radiator system repair or replacement.

Your 2024 Tundra has been experiencing throttle lag and hesitation when accelerating from a stop or decelerating, causing the truck to lurch forward unexpectedly. No warning light appears, but the problem happens off and on. The dealer performed a repair attempt, but the issue persists, and importantly, the dealer erased the vehicle's event data recorder during diagnostics, making it harder to diagnose the root cause. A fix will likely involve a throttle control system inspection, software update, or sensor replacement to resolve the delayed acceleration response.

Your truck has a noticeable delay when you press the gas pedal — it takes a couple of seconds before the engine responds and the truck accelerates forward. This lag feels jerky when it finally kicks in, and you find it both frustrating and potentially unsafe during driving situations where quick acceleration is needed.

Your truck has failed to accelerate smoothly from a stop several times, with the engine lagging and feeling like it might stall. The transmission appears to be stuck in a higher gear (3rd or 4th) instead of downshifting to 1st gear when you need to accelerate, forcing the engine to struggle. No warning lights appeared during these incidents. The dealer will need to diagnose the transmission shifting problem and likely reprogram or service the transmission to restore proper gear engagement.

Your truck has a significant delay when accelerating from a stop, sometimes taking over 1-2 seconds before moving—especially within the first 5 minutes of starting. This lag has forced you to stop partially in intersections because the engine isn't responding to throttle input, even though it's not sputtering or misfiring. The transmission or engine control system may need diagnostic scanning and potential software updates or transmission fluid service to restore normal response.

Your truck hesitates when you press the accelerator—it takes a few seconds to respond before the engine engages and the truck starts moving. This delay has caused some close calls in traffic situations. The issue appears to be affecting multiple third-generation Tundra owners. Fixing this will likely involve diagnosing the fuel delivery system, transmission response timing, or engine control software.

Your truck has a noticeable delay when accelerating from a stop or when switching between reverse and drive — sometimes taking a few seconds before responding, or jerking slightly before moving. This lag when pulling into traffic could be dangerous, as it reduces the time you have to merge safely. The issue may involve transmission fluid, filter, or throttle system components that need inspection and service.

Your transmission may fail to shift into gear after you accelerate from a stop or roll to a stop. This means your truck could get stuck in one gear and become difficult or impossible to drive. A transmission specialist will need to diagnose whether the issue is with the transmission fluid, shift solenoids, or internal transmission components.

Your truck has a noticeable delay when you press the gas pedal after coming to a stop, especially when trying to turn onto a street. Sometimes the throttle lag is so bad that when it finally responds, your truck suddenly accelerates hard and the wheels spin unexpectedly, even though you're not pressing the pedal aggressively. This delayed response has created several close calls where you nearly lost control of the vehicle.

Your truck hesitates for 1-2 seconds when you slow down to a near stop and then try to speed back up to enter a street or intersection. During this delay, your truck doesn't respond to the accelerator, which can be dangerous if you're trying to cross traffic. The fix will likely involve a transmission software update or inspection of the transmission control system.

Your truck sometimes hesitates when you try to accelerate from a complete stop, with a 2-3 second delay before it responds to pressing the gas pedal. This issue has occurred since you first got the vehicle. A mechanic will likely need to scan the engine computer for fault codes and may need to check the fuel injectors, fuel pressure, or transmission shift programming.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra Platinum Non/Hybrid regularly stalls when trying to accelerate from a stop. This happens every day. When accelerating from a stop, the truck takes several seconds to move the truck to the point of almost being hit by oncoming traffic that I should have plenty of time to turn in front of.

Your truck hesitates and lags when you press the accelerator, making it hard to navigate traffic or make quick speed changes safely. Pressing the pedal harder causes sudden hard acceleration, making the problem worse. You believe the engine control computer is deliberately delaying throttle response to improve fuel economy, which reduces your ability to control the vehicle in unpredictable traffic situations. This issue may require a software reprogramming of the engine control module or a complete diagnostic of the throttle response system.

I am the second owner of a 2024 Toyota Tundra that is branded as a manufacturer buyback/lemon. The first owner had the engine short block replaced at around 31,000 miles due to bearing failure. I later bought this truck at around 36,000 miles specifically because Toyota stated that the engine problem had been fixed with the short-block replacement.

Your truck's transmission is hesitating when you start from a stop or stop sign — there's a 1-2 second delay before it engages and moves forward, which happens about 95% of the time and has created some close calls with oncoming traffic. The same delay occurs when accelerating on an incline. This issue started around 7,000 miles and appears to be getting worse. The transmission may need diagnostic testing and potentially a software update or internal repair to restore normal shift response.

When you're using cruise control on the freeway and need to pass another vehicle, lightly pressing the accelerator causes a brief hesitation (1-2 seconds) before the engine suddenly revs up, jerks the truck, and the transmission harshly accelerates. This issue has occurred multiple times since you purchased the truck. The problem likely involves the cruise control system's interaction with the transmission during acceleration requests.

When you shift your truck from Neutral or Park into Drive, you hear a loud, aggressive clunking noise that sounds like the transmission might fall out. The shifter is stiff and difficult to move. This noise is concerning and could potentially cause you to accidentally hit someone in a parking lot or on the street if the shift feels unpredictable.

Your truck hesitates and responds slowly when you press the gas pedal from a stop, and this problem is happening more frequently as you drive it. The issue started after about 6 weeks of ownership and 1,000 miles, and now at 4,200 miles it's occurring multiple times during normal city driving with no clear pattern tied to temperature or driving conditions. The dealer will need to diagnose the throttle response system and engine control computer to identify what's causing the delayed acceleration.

Your truck shudders and vibrates through the entire frame when you lightly accelerate to maintain speed or keep up with traffic. The shuddering is most noticeable when driving uphill, but you can feel it in most normal driving situations. A transmission or engine diagnostic scan will likely be needed to identify whether this is a transmission shift issue, engine misfire, or torque converter problem.

When you accelerated from a stop to pull into traffic, your truck didn't respond immediately—it stayed at idle for a couple seconds even though you were pressing the gas pedal. This hesitation caused other drivers to brake suddenly to avoid hitting you. The truck eventually accelerated normally after those couple seconds.

Your truck is losing power when you try to accelerate from a complete stop, causing it to feel sluggish or unresponsive when pulling away. This happens randomly and could leave you struggling to merge into traffic or navigate intersections safely. The issue likely involves your engine's fuel or ignition system and may require diagnostic testing to pinpoint the exact cause.

Your truck hesitates or lags when you accelerate from a stop, or when you accelerate again after coming to a stop. This delay in power response could be hazardous when you need to merge or cross traffic quickly. The issue involves the engine and fuel system not responding immediately to your acceleration inputs.

Your truck hesitates when you press the accelerator from a stop, then suddenly jerks forward with excessive power, which can cause the rear tires to lose grip and the vehicle to veer unpredictably. This happens intermittently without any warning lights and has occurred multiple times since the vehicle was new. The manufacturer has acknowledged this is a known issue being investigated, though the exact cause hasn't been identified yet. The fix will likely require a software update, throttle body inspection, or transmission recalibration once the root cause is determined.

Your engine sometimes doesn't respond immediately when you press the gas pedal, then suddenly catches up and the RPMs jump up quickly. This creates a lag-then-surge feeling when accelerating.

Your truck hesitates when you press the gas pedal and takes a few seconds before moving forward. This delay creates a safety concern, especially when you need quick acceleration. The issue may be related to fuel delivery, the transmission, or engine sensors and could require diagnostic testing and repairs to identify the exact cause.

The contact owns a 2024 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving uphill at approximately 10 MPH, a loud abnormal sound was coming from the bottom of the vehicle. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and inspected the vehicle when a bystander informed that three bearings were seen detaching from the vehicle.

Your engine stalls or hesitates when you try to accelerate from low speeds, particularly when entering roundabouts or intersections. When you press the gas pedal, there's a delay of a second or two before the engine responds, making it feel like the truck might die. This happens daily and creates a safety risk because other vehicles may hit you while you're waiting for the engine to respond.

Your brand-new 2024 Tundra hybrid won't start after only 500 miles of driving. When you press the power button, the green "READY" indicator on your dashboard briefly flashes but then disappears instead of staying on—which means the hybrid system isn't activating normally. Your truck won't move forward or backward, so you'll need a dealer inspection to diagnose whether it's a hybrid battery, electrical, or starter issue.

Your truck's transmission seems unsure which gear to select, causing it to hesitate and move slowly when you start driving—especially noticeable in the mornings or after the truck sits unused for a while. This lag in acceleration has created dangerous situations at intersections where vehicles behind you nearly rear-end you. The problem typically goes away after you've been driving for a bit, but returns every morning. The issue likely involves checking the transmission fluid, sensors, or electronic control modules that manage gear selection.

When you press the accelerator to move forward from a stop, your engine hesitates or lags for a moment before responding. This delay has put you in potentially unsafe situations, such as being caught in an intersection longer than intended. You've found that other 2023/2024 Toyota Tundra owners report the same problem. The fix may involve a software update to the engine control system or inspection of fuel delivery components.

Your truck developed an intermittent vibration (shimmy) between 40 and 65 MPH starting around 1,700 miles, and it's getting progressively worse. The dealership says this is normal, but you're concerned it could indicate an underlying failure that might cause loss of control at highway speeds. The issue may require transmission or driveline inspection and repair.

Your truck has a noticeable delay when you press the gas pedal from a complete stop — it can take more than 5 seconds before the engine responds and the truck actually accelerates. This throttle lag creates a hesitation that makes the vehicle feel sluggish off the line. The issue likely stems from a fuel delivery or engine control system problem that may need diagnostic scanning and potential adjustment or replacement of affected components.

Your truck hesitates or feels sluggish when you press the gas pedal, with a noticeable delay before it responds. This lag can make acceleration feel slow or unresponsive. The issue may be related to fuel delivery, ignition timing, or transmission response, and should be diagnosed by a mechanic to identify the root cause.

Your truck hesitates or feels sluggish when you accelerate after stopping and turning right. This happened when you released the brake to inch forward for a better view around parked cars, then pressed the accelerator once you had a clear line of sight. The lag occurs during normal driving and isn't tied to a crash or fire.

Your transmission is shifting hard between gears, which means you may feel harsh or abrupt movements when the transmission changes gears while driving. This could happen during normal acceleration or deceleration. The issue may require transmission fluid inspection, filter replacement, or transmission servicing to smooth out the shifting behavior.

The vehicle has acceleration hesitation. Sometimes when trying to go from a complete stop the vehicle is almost dead and doesn’t move then it feels as if the “clutch was popped “ in a manual but it is an automatic.

When you approach a yield sign or traffic circle and slow down to around 5 mph without stopping completely, your truck hesitates when you press the accelerator and then lurches forward suddenly. This has happened approximately 50 times since you purchased the truck.

My Tundra iForce MAX was Toyota saleperson demo truck before I purchased it. Got my truck approx. 2XXX Mileage in late sept.

Your 2024 Tundra is not achieving the advertised fuel economy of 17 city/22 highway mpg. Instead, you're consistently getting 14 city/16.5 highway mpg, even on longer highway trips where better economy is typically expected. The truck's onboard display is accurately reporting this lower fuel consumption, so the issue isn't a faulty gauge. Neither your dealership nor Toyota corporate has taken responsibility for the significant gap between advertised and real-world performance.

Your brand-new 2024 Tundra has a tapping noise coming from the engine that you noticed right away. Both dealers told you it's normal, but they're replacing the torque converter and transmission to try to fix it anyway. This issue is also happening on other 2024 Tundras, and there's an active recall (24TA07) for engine debris from manufacturing. The repair will involve replacing transmission and torque converter components to eliminate the noise.

I was stopped and went to pull out of the gas station. With my foot on the throttle I pull out. And it would not accelerate.

While driving down the highway at ~70 MPH, the truck's powertrain suddenly shut off. The electronics still worked, but the RPMs dropped to zero. I was forced to pull off to the side of the road, where I tried to turn off and turn back on.