7,000 Miles In, My Brand New 2024 Toyota Tundra Turns Into a Warranty Battleground (Seeking Advice!)

My dad had experience with a 17 tacoma with rear diff howl right out off the lot, was like pulling teeth to get a new truck from toyota. In this case most likely would not get a refund or a trade for new truck especially with supply of vehicles right now. You're best bet to to get the top of the line 200k ecp and ride the warranty train then trade it in a couple years from now on one they have hopefully fixed the issue. I really want to get one but being a toyota tech ive seen lots of turbo waste gates seizing, no engines yet but i hear other dealers doing them like crazy. Ill be kepping my 20 taco for a few more years i think until the issues are resolved

they have to see if toyota approves the warranty? an approved warranty came with the purchase if I'm not mistaken. I have owned several toyota vehicles I purchased new and never took any in for warranty work. Never had a problem. currently driving daily a toyota over 20 years old. I believe they no longer produce the reliability and longevity they have been known for. reminds me of the lawnmower engine designs of today. troublesome and you can depend on them to give trouble from day one.

I'm an ASE Master Tech of 30 years. I also say complete crate engine only and only if you can't make them replace the truck. Something I've seen repeatedly over the years from multiple vehicles, multiple mechanics, and multiple garages is that once you open a Toyota engine, there's very good chance it'll be a repeat problem from then on. Almost every Toyota I've ever seen get a new head gasket, has ended up blowing another one. I've personally owned almost nothing but Mazdas, Hondas and Toyotas. I won't own another Toyota. When my 2007 Corolla ate it's 3rd computer under warranty and I realized they were replacing them with the same defective computers instead of a redesign, I'd had enough. If one of those computers had outlasted the warranty, the next one would be $1200 plus labor, because the dealer has to mate the cars VIN to the computer. Anyone that's ever torn down a 3.0L should know that Toyota's reliability record is kind of dumbfounding. Every individual rod and main journal can be machined a different size. What kind of company would do something so stupid and why would they do it?

I am sorry that happened to you. I also have a 24 Tundra and absolutely love it only at 5000 so i will keep my fingers crossed. In saying that, the engine issue that occurred to you unfortunately has happened to many in the 22-23 models. Toyota supposedly fixed the problem in block manufacturing process. Sounds like they still have some work to do. When i purchased mine i also received at no charge an unlimited powertrain and transmission warranty for the life of the truck. based on the 200,000 moters they are starting to replace i highly doubt they will give you a new truck...but i would feel confident they will not charge you for the motor, good luck sir and i hope it turns out well for you.

This is NOT unusual for Toyota Tundra. There is a pending recall on 100,000 2023 Tundra's fir a bad engine. Toyota is dragging their feet on releasing the VINs on the affected vehicles. I did not pay 70k for a truck that's not going to hold half that value when the engine gets replaced & Toyota should be geld accountable!

I bought a 2011 tundra 4 years ago with the 5.7 i-force motor. It had 101k on it and was a 1 owner. I've since put 13 k miles on it. Trust me I drive it hard at times as I love the horsepower. Best truck I've ever owned. I thought the v6 twin turbo was a mistake from day 1. I would ditch it and get a previous v8 model, if you can find one with low miles.

My 2023 Tundra TRD Pro (Hybrid) had engine failure at 19,500 miles. They found debris in the oil, bearing failure and "scarring" on the cylinder walls. They did a crate replacement. Everyone keeps saying the hybrids aren't affected. Is mine a one off? I don't think so seeing that the cause of failure was debris in the engine and subsequent bearing failure. This is going to turn into a much bigger problem I believe because it is my opinion that the hybrids are not exempt from this problem.

I own a 2019 Tundra, which is the best truck I've ever owned. It has the 5.7 V8 and have had no issues. When I purchased the truck I intended to keep it for the long haul. When Toyota announced it was discontinuing the V8, in favor of the twin turbo V6, I knew it may be the last Tundra I own. As Toyota has had nothing but issues with the V6 Tundra, I see the only way out is for Toyota to offer the V8 again. Yes, the V6 offers more horse power and torque, but has to work much harder to do it. Simple solution, bring back the V8. The bean counters screwed up again. Let's face it, they're not truck guys.

Doesn't matter any others suggestions or thoughts - it's the person who spent their hard earned $$, especially if financed where they'll pay another 30%+ on top of vehicle price. The value of the Tundra drops when failure of this magnitude occurs. Should be their chose if they want, without question.