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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 SubaruReport, All Subaru, WRXSTI, @DenisFlierl, Facebook, and Instagram.

Photo credit: Denis Flierl via Amadeius Cheadle