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Toyota · Pickup Truck · 2022–2025

Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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3.0 / 5.0 · Based on 1 engine variants

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Engine Overview

The Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen is available with one engine variant at 389 hp.

3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 · Benziner· 389 PS
2022 2025
Be Careful 2 weaknesses
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The Toyota 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 (Benziner, 389 PS) has the V35A-FTS (3.5L Twin-Turbo V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 2 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
●14-Zoll-Touchscreen mit gelegentlichen Freezes und Neustarts. OTA-Updates verbessern laufend.

14-inch touchscreen with occasional freezes and restarts. OTA updates improving continuously.

Symptoms: Screen freezes, audio drops briefly
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 Low
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
1,072 complaints · 2022–2025
Engine
413 ⚠ 1
Powertrain
258 ⚠ 3
Fuel System
192 ⚠ 1
Other
128 ⚠ 1
Cruise Control
103 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (413 complaints)
⚠ Powertrain (258 complaints)
⚠ Fuel System (192 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 4 weaknesses have been documented for the Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen (2022–2025) — 2 engine-related and 2 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Interior.

Tundra (V35A-FTS, 2022–2025) — Be Careful: Fertigungsrückstände (Metallspäne) im Motorinneren beeinträchtigen Ölfluss. 102.000 betroffene Fahrzeuge (2022-2023 Tundra + Lexus LX600). Kompletter Motoraustausch als Lösung., Dokumentiert in Tundra und Lexus LX600 mit V35A-FTS. Starkes Klopfgeräusch, Öldruckverlust, Motorausfall.. Power: 389 PS.

What to watch out for with the Toyota Tundra? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen have? +
The Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen has 2 known engine weaknesses and 2 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: V35A-FTS (3.5L Twin-Turbo V6). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the V35A-FTS (3.5L Twin-Turbo V6).
Which Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen — rated: "Decent". {description} 389 hp from 3.5L turbo: technically impressive, but 2022-2023 with serious manufacturing defect (recall, engine replacement). Corrected from 2024. Buyers: check recall status.
Is the Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen worth buying used? +
The Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen? +
The Toyota Tundra 3rd Gen is available with engine variants from 389 to 389 hp. Petrol: V35A-FTS (3.5L Twin-Turbo V6).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee