The Toyota Tundra is known for being dependable and reliable, right? Well, it might not be as solid as the older trucks are. One woman feels betrayed by Toyota as her 2024 Tundra won’t start up about a year after buying. 

2024 Toyota Tundra engine problems 

I extend my sympathies to 2024 Toyota Tundra owner and TikTok user, @chill_live_life_hacks because it’s never fun when your truck won’t start. 

Her Tundra is about a year and a half old with 11,404 miles on the odometer. She shows the dash and tries to fire up the engine. But a ‘Check your engine, visit your dealer’ message appears instead. 

She tries to get it to start a second time, and the truck struggles for several seconds before coming to life. Then it immediately turns off. 

Next she tries to start it again but the issue seems to be getting worse and worse. Upon getting the tundra to start another time, the cabin starts to violently shake. Another error message says “Reduced engine power.” A parking brake error also appeared. 

I’ve reached out to @chill_live_life_hacks to see what engine her Tundra has and to see if she took it to a dealership to be diagnosed and repaired. 

Does the 2024 Tundra have engine problems? 

When the third-generation Toyota Tundra launched in 2022, the standard gas-powered engine had catastrophic problems. Debris may have gotten into the engines during the manufacturing process, leading to engine failure. 

Signs of this problem include engine knocking, main bearing failure, and a complete engine stall. Toyota issued a recall that included replacing the entire engine as needed. 

This made some drivers think that the 2024 models were fine. However, according to CarBuzz,  the problem wasn’t identified until May 2024. Some trucks manufactured in 2024 could still be at risk, despite not being included in the initial recall. 

There are also reports of engine failure in 2025 Tundra trucks. But they aren’t failing as often as older model years. Some owners have reported that their engines have failed due to internal debris and problems with the main bearings. 

Others have received inconsistent diagnoses. But some signs of engine failure in 2025 models include a ticking, rattling, or rubbing sound and a loss of power. 

During the recall, a stop-sale was issued to prevent impacted trucks from being sold before the problem was corrected. It’s also illegal to sell a vehicle with a recall that hasn’t been repaired. 

This has made some people assume that the hybrid engine is subject to the same problems, but that isn’t the case. Very few owners have reported issues related to the main bearings and locked motors with the hybrid unit.

The owner of this 2024 Tundra should immediately go to the dealership to get the engine repaired or replaced under warranty.

What do commenters say? 

Some people commented that the new hybrid engine isn’t very good and should be avoided. Also, complaints suggest that Toyota isn’t as reliable as it used to be 20 years ago. 

I did laugh when one man asked if her truck had gas in it. You can spot a quarter of a tank left in the video. One gentleman reached out to me to explain that his Tundra with the hybrid engine has been excellent so far. It’s perfect for towing his airstream and he hasn’t had any complaints while reaching 30,000 miles.

But most of the comments recommend that she stops trying to start it because she is making the problem worse. They agree that she needs to visit a local dealership to diagnose the problem.