I Have a 2024 Toyota Tundra, No Engine Problems, Tires Aren’t Rubbing, Seat Support Isn’t Cracked…Oh, and the Radio Knob Is Still On

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2024 Toyota Tundra

Imagine buying a 2024 Toyota Tundra and you have no issues with your new pickup. You've read about the Tundra engine recall, and I hope you don't have the same problems. Check out Amadeius's Tundra truck with 37-inch wheels; he's not had one issue yet.

There's a Toyota Tundra with zero problems?

Yes, it's true, and this is not a Toyota commercial. So, imagine buying a 2024 Toyota Tundra pickup. You've put about 12,000 miles on it, installed 37-inch wheels and tires, and it's running great. You've had zero problems, and it's precisely what you expected when you bought it. 

Is this a rarity in Tundra trucks? 

2024 Toyota Tundra owner Amadeius Cheadle, who lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee, says his new truck has none of the issues others are discussing. I ran across his post on the Toyota Tundra owner's Facebook page and was surprised to see this post:

Amadeius said, "No engine problems, tires aren't rubbing, seat support isn't cracked…oh and the radio knob is still on."

I asked him about his truck, and he replied,

"It's a 2024 with about 12,000 miles on it. I don't have the wind noise issue or rattling. It drives great with the 37's on and is just an enjoyable truck."

Amadeius has a great-looking truck with no mechanical issues. However, many owners are having issues with the Tundra pickup. 

I've been reporting on the Toyota Tundra's engine recall for months. You are likely familiar with the details. If not, Toyota is gearing up to replace a staggering number of over 100,000 engines in Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs due to a new recall in December. If you own a 2022 or 2023 Tundra pickup, brace yourself for a potentially lengthy wait. Check out the full details in my report here.

What are other Tundra truck owners saying?

Not all Tundra owners are problem-free like Amadeius.

Miles Herbst writes, "I just purchased a 2021 SR5… the next day, it had several start-up attempts where it hesitated. I took it back 4 days later (I had called and notified the salesman a day later, but there was a snowstorm in Houston, so everything was closed for several days). They replaced the battery (the original was undersized), and it still hesitated intermittently." 

"Now they're replacing the fuel pump. I was heated speaking with the manager about having spent 40k on a truck that wouldn't start after a day, even though I had realized it was a used vehicle. There is no option to return the truck outright unless I want to use it as a "trade-in." Should I trade it in and get a 2025, or hope this is all that's wrong with this thing? Are 2025's still having issues?"

This is just one of the many issues Tundra owners have reported. 

Scott Thompson says, "Hello, I'm new to the group. I purchased a 2024 1794. I have about 9,000 miles on it, and it was pulling a bit to the left. I took it to the dealer for an alignment. It's a little better now but still pulling slightly to the left. Has anyone else had front-end issues?"

John Garavelli - 24 SR5 TRD Sport. "Seat base is cracked, seems like everything rattles, absolutely drives me insane, seems like the driver side door is loose, it actually shakes, and you can hear it rubbing against the weather seal, driver window is malfunctioning, and the others aren't too far behind."

Josh Romans - Lots of annoying rattling inside, though, I'm sure... A particularly loud one is coming from somewhere around the gauge cluster, and I have so far been unable to pinpoint its exact location. It's driving me insane.

Jeffry Bender

'22 1794 and a '24 capstone only issue I've had was the 24 had the volume knob replaced. I could tell the first time I touched the knob.

Corey Magill

Put a horn on the hood; you have a unicorn. 

However, there are more truck owners who agree with Amadeius about their trucks. They are not having any problems. 

Iysin Warda - no issues either, and I'm loving every moment!

Mike Rosete Emperador - Yeah, my 2024 Max works fantastic with no issues. It's a pretty quick truck, too—lots of power.

Gavin Tenny - Same here; I'm 30,000 miles in and going strong.

Lance Edwards - I have an early 2022 Pro. No issues whatsoever.

Jeremy Phillips - March 2023 build date, bought new, and no issues or hesitation. And no engine recall. Part of me wants to trade to a 2025 1794, but why rock the boat?

Tommy McKenna - That's wild. I have the same. No issues as you. Two years old.

Paul Schreiber - Same here. I have a 2023 with zero issues, and I love driving it!

Does the Toyota Tundra have radio knob issues?

Some Reddit users say yes. 

Working_Rest_1054 says, "I've seen the same volume knob failure on the Gen 3 Tundras mentioned here on Reddit a half dozen times in the last month or two. Some folks have had multiple jobs fail."

Tigglebitties says, “Anotha one ! Haha. I'm on my third knob so far. I was convinced my kids did something stupid, like step on it, idk.”

My second one just .. fell off in my hand.

I will take my broken one in and ask for a fourth replacement to keep on hand. The dealer takes weeks to get them in for me.

There's a machined aluminum one, which is the only real solution here. In the meantime, keep asking dealers for replacements.

American-_-Panascope says, I have a 2023 Tundra, and I've gone through four volume knobs in a year. It's not like I'm rough on the thing, either. I've replaced one under warranty, but that takes almost 2 hours out of my day, including driving to the dealer and waiting for them to process it under warranty. The rest I order for 15 bucks a pop."

What does Toyota say about the Tundra radio knob problem?

According to reports from Tundra owners and discussions on Reddit and forums, Toyota generally acknowledges the issue of faulty radio knobs (particularly the volume knob) on the Tundra. It will typically replace them under warranty if the problem occurs within the warranty period.

However, Tundra owners complain that the knobs seem to be made of cheap plastic and are prone to breaking easily, even with normal use, leading to concerns about their durability and potential replacement costs once the warranty expires. 

Conclusion.

Amadeius Cheadle has a great 2024 Toyota Tundra truck with no problems and loves it. However, he's only 12,000 miles in. 

It's Your Turn.

Do you have a Toyota Tundra? Tell us about your experiences with the pickup. Have you had any problems? If so, click the red Add New Comment link below and let us know.

Check out my Toytota Tundra story titled: My 2024 Toyota Tundra Cost $71K and I Just Bought A Porsche Taycan For $58K, Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This?

I am Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012. My 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, initially in a consulting role with every major car brand and later as a freelance journalist test-driving new vehicles, has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge. I specialize in reporting the latest automotive news and providing expert analysis on Subaru, which you'll find here, ensuring that you, as a reader, are always well-informed and up-to-date. Follow me on my X SubaruReportAll Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierlFacebook, and Instagram.

Photo credit: Denis Flierl via Amadeius Cheadle

Submitted by Ion C (not verified) on January 28, 2025 - 9:15AM

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I have a 2022 tundra 1794 and have 69k miles on it with no issues. Drives great. I got the same engine recall notice and honestly very tempted to drive this original engine longer before I get a new engine. I would like to hear other’s thoughts on this. Thanks

Submitted by Mike Henehan (not verified) on January 28, 2025 - 7:52PM

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I have a 2024 Toyota Tundra Limited Crewcab 4x4 that I have had for 1 year and have 34,000 miles on it. The only issues I’ve had is with the remote sensitivity regarding the tailgate. I took it to my dealership and they programmed the remote to delete the tailgate button.
After my fourth radio volume knob fell off, I applied some super glue and it has been performing as designed.

Submitted by Steve (not verified) on January 28, 2025 - 11:59PM

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I have a 2024 SR5. Doing ok. Had the volume knob problem. Got a new one. Will see if it lasts. My issue is with the almost useless ac outlet in the bed. It doesn't have enough power to run any tools. Has to be some kind of low power item to work.

Submitted by Mike Butterfield (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 12:10AM

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I've got a 2022 Tundra at 32,000km with zero problems. Love the ride and the truck. My last tundra was a 2008 I paid 30k for. I sold it in 2022 with 275,000 km for 21k. In 14 years I did nothing but regular maintenance, tires and brakes. I never had a repair bill.

Submitted by Marshall Teague jr (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 2:12AM

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I have a 2024 toyota tundra I purchased in October. At 154 miles my check engine light and a safety braking light came on. Plus my right headlight keeps fogging up. I took it in they reset engine light but never told me what other issue was or didn't fix headlight. It still fogs up. As of today 28 January 2025 I only have just over 800 miles and starting to have issues with driver door closing. I have to shut it a couple of times, the second time of course slamming it harder

Submitted by Steve Bates (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 2:56AM

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I'm on my third radio knob. They just fall off in my hand. This time I only use the steering to do the volume. Hardly touch it.

The seat on the driver side cracked they said oh this has never happened before yet I read about it on the web.

I have a TRD Pro. Those tires are expensive. They wore out in 28,000, MI

Come on Toyota. You can do better on a $70,000 truck.

Submitted by William (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 5:59AM

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I have a 2021 Tundra. It's bulletproof. The 5.7 has all the bugs worked out of it because it's old technology and been around for 20+ years. I don't care who makes it. You can't buy a 1st year make and expect it to be perfect. BUT! You would think Toyota would be the best at doing that. But times have changed i guess. Hopefully Toyota will make this right with there customers.

Submitted by Justin Deutsch (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 6:07AM

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Good article. Yes I have a 2024 Limited TRD OR with 22k miles and my two front hub bearings went out and were replaced under warranty. Owned a bunch of Tacoma’s prior and they had some issues but hubs was a new one.

Submitted by Lamar (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 6:22AM

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I have a 2025 Toyota tundra and the gas mileage is bad. I don’t even get 15 miles to the gallon. Does anyone else have this problem?

Submitted by J Anderson (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 7:20AM

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I have no issues but just general maintenance brakes coolant pump, a few bulletins 3 recalls bulletins are paid by toyota why would I buy new 2008 sr5 4.7 liter 120,000 miles . Truck camper in back for 4 weeks a year hauling 16 ft. boat great truck. My 99 Sierra was a money pit gm coverd next to nothing.

Submitted by Robert 2019 tundra (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 7:33AM

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June of 2023 I purchased a used 2019 tundra sr5 crewmax with a 3 inch lift that came with 20 inch rims and 37x12. 50r20 tires a little more height then I wanted the truck had 42000 miles when purchased I now have 52000 miles on it. I love this truck. Drives and runs great no issues at all but I also have spent the money to make sure all fluids were changed at around 48000 miles the tech came in and talked to me and said everything looked great. I also have replaced brakes with powerstop slotted and drilled rotors kit for better stopping power with the oversized wheels and tires. There are a couple things that I don't care for the stereo system and the fact toyota can't adjust the calibration for tire size.
Thank you

Submitted by David Hitchings (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 8:15AM

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This isn’t a phenomenon, there are many of us who own the new Tundra that have zero issues and love the truck. I suspect when you check the failures up against the numbers old they pale in comparison.

Submitted by Shawn M (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 9:10AM

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I just put 40k miles on my 2024 Tundra and a ton of those miles have also been towing.
I’ve literally had zero issues and only two complaints (both mostly to due with me being an avid outdoorsman): The first, is that the heater fans in these new Tundras are absolutely horrendous! Even on full blast and turned to dash vents, you will swear that the volume of air coming out the vents fully opened is less than what one would consider even the most minimal setting! Forget trying to warm your hands in the truck if your windows are open while hunting and scouting, you will feel absolutely no warming in the truck with windows down. (My 2013 tundra which just registered 300k miles and is going strong, heats spectacularly with its fan).
The second item of complaint is absolutely no place to put your hunting rifle if you have others in the truck hunting, due to the non-removable massive console between the front seats. This either requires the driver to keep a rifle with others in the back seats, and therefore not immediately accessible in a quick demand situation, or to make a decision like im considering, and that’s drilling a rifle mount onto my dash as I do not like the idea of passengers holding my rifle while they have their own to care for. I’m certainly not going to have a rifle with a long distance optics and ballistics setup bouncing around in the truck bed and horrendously inaccessible or exposed to elements. Nor do i wish to install a gun rack with no room for back passengers heads in the back seats, let alone my own access in a quick or sudden need for access to my hunting rifle.
Running-wise, the truck is delivering flawlessly. But toyota tells me there’s no option to upgrade my heater fan which is absolutely pathetically performing, even with windows up…..and that’s a huge disappointment. I would expect to get a truck heater that’s extremely effective for a $60k price paid.

Submitted by Gary browning (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 9:24AM

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I had a 2008 Tundra sr5 put 300,000 miles no problems just normal maintenance brake’s exhaust oil changes now I have a 2016 crew max no issues so far 120,000 and counting

Submitted by Terry (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 9:33AM

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I have a ‘23 SR5 TRD purchased w 4miles brand new which had unusual front tire wear at 2000mi. Took it to dealer for front end alignment check and dealer said no issues as it was within factory spec. They rotated tires. At 15k miles the front end tires required replacement; dealer put it on rack and noticed cv boot had parted, grease all over underside and bolt holding the tie rod to steering assembly was hand tight. Front passenger axle replaced under warranty. Radio static is exceptional - antenna and cabling replaced under warranty with no change. Windows rattle on open/close. Seat frame on driver side cracked and was replaced. Have had 3 4Runners (Japan made) which were great vehicles. This San Antonio vehicle is garbage. Will probably never but another Toyota.

Submitted by Jim Marshall (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 9:47AM

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2023Tundra Platinum I bought new in April '23. Engine blew at 14k, took 3.5 months to get replaced. Seat bracket broke 3 times plus several recalls for trans, fuel lines, etc. Only 25k now. Poorest quality vehicle I've ever owned but then I'm only 80. LOVE to get rid of it but..what do you buy???

Submitted by Kolby Kwolek (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 9:54AM

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It’s also only a year old I feel like this isn’t a great example… a good example would be my friends ‘22, which has been problem free for 40k miles with the exception of some rodent damage which is obviously no fault of Toyotas.

Submitted by Matt Thorpe (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 10:16AM

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I am just about to hit 42k miles on my 22 haven’t had a single issue. Been riding on 35s for the last year trucks been awesome.

Submitted by Dave Barry (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 10:30AM

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I have a 2023 Tundra. I have everyone of those problems short of the engine problems. But, my truck isn't a pavement princess. It runs my forestry business. So, I could see, if you only take it to the office and back to the garage, that you'd have no issues?

Submitted by Tim (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 10:30AM

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Born June 2022.
Loved the truck until I didn't.
38,000 a yrans line blew apart from the intercooler. To fix, you have to replace the radiator. One month later, it happened again. This time they told me my transmission had melted and showed me the inside. The chain felm off the sprocket and was not pumping fluid. No indicator light. 10k later, driving down the road at 46k miles and it went into shut down. Engine recall time, but "the solution isn't out yet, I will have to sit on the broken truck". Awesome! Like I said, I loved the truck until I didn't.

Submitted by Dennis Schwartz (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 11:17AM

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After reading about all these problems I think I will keep my 2011 Tundra. Still runs great with very little problems. 5.7 has been a great engine.

Submitted by Cory Van Gelder (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 11:37AM

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I have a 24 limited, nightshade. My only problem is the radio volume knob. Waiting for replacement. Everything else is fine.

Submitted by Tom Olheiser (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 1:48PM

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I have a 23 tundra and I have all sorts of problems. Engine died while I was driving down the interstate, had fuel pump recall, transmission recall, weather strip around my doors sound like a tornado when driving down the road, trim pieces for the window are coming off and I have only 14,000 miles on the truck. Thinking of trading it and still waiting on the engine replacement. This truck is junk, wish I never bought it.

Submitted by Tom Olheiser (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 1:51PM

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I have a 23 tundra and I have all sorts of problems. Engine died while I was driving down the interstate, had fuel pump recall, transmission recall, weather strip around my doors sound like a tornado when driving down the road, trim pieces for the window are coming off and I have only 14,000 miles on the truck. Thinking of trading it and still waiting on the engine replacement. This truck is junk, wish I never bought it.

Submitted by CY (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 2:00PM

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2019 Tundra Platinum, with modified TRD suspension and exhaust.
5.6L V8 with 119k miles.

Only issue I've had was it going into limp mode a few years back, but determined it was because I had a Pedal Commander causing the issue.

Otherwise, the truck has been a champ. Powerful, fast and comfortable to drive.

Submitted by Donald J. McGraw (not verified) on January 29, 2025 - 2:11PM

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I bought a new 2025 Toyota Limited off road. Paid $85, 000. Canadian. At 9200 km right now. No issues. Great truck to drive. So far so good.