$30k in repairs and they couldnt give you a brand new engine? I think there is a reason they didnt want to talk to you. Something ain't right.

Scotty Kilmer warned everyone. Don't by turbo unless you are willing to pay

Man am i glad i have the 5.7 v8

Wife and I just bought two new to us 2021 Tundra 1794 crewmax trucks. The 5.7 is awesome and we plan to run these two trucks for many years. The migration to the twin turbo claptrap was a huge misstep and jeaporadizes the reputation of the entire company. They would have been golden if they slapped the new tranny and hybrid system on the 5.7.

Sell it while you still can. I wouldnt trust their repairs.

Kinda funny, you hated the 4Runner, but they routinely last 300,000 miles and are legendary for reliability.

I really want to thank you for posting your video about your Tundra motor failure. I was so in love with this truck before my motor blew. Small block rebuild will cause me to never trust this truck moving forward It was nice to know I'm am not the only one having this same issue... Thanks again for posting

Scotty Kilmer was correct in saying it was a huge mistake to drop the 8 cylinder engine and go with a turbo 6 cylinder.

My 2022 Tundra just blew up / it sounds very similar to what happen to you. I have it on a lease and will be trying to find someone to take it over. I don't believe this motor will last as long as the old ones.

Calling one of the worlds most reliable and great built trucks miserable from behind the wheel of your blown up Tundra on the shoulder of a toll road is bold. 😂

I Would definitely trade it in before the warranty expires, No Doubt!

Glad you sold it back to them... I would have NEVER accepted anything less than a brand new motor. I was tempted to buy a '22 but ended up buying a pre-owned, loaded '21 1794 Edition with 14k miles on it. The salesman actually said it was the better truck. I've had it for two years and not a hiccup. Trucks been perfect.

Your frustrations are fully valid bro. That must’ve sucked, but thankfully your and your fam are all safe! Keep livin king 👑

These stories and videos are what make me continue to be METICULOUS about maintenance on my 2014 Tundra. It's never been to a shop for a repair, 175k miles on it and it runs, drives and nearly looks like new. I'm good.

Long live the 5.7 V8, 160K and runs like the day I bought it with 28K

I know a guy who had the same problem with about same mileage maybe a few more on it with a 2023. waited 3 months to get it repaired and after getting it back 7 days later it seized up again.

Right now the Naturally Aspirated Toyota Tundras and 4Runners are looking really good right now even if they are used/pre-owned 😊

This stuff always happens during the weekend (Plumbing usually breaks on Sunday morning) so you can have maximum trouble. Nice looking truck by the way.

Update: we’ve had our Tundra back two weeks after the engine failure and rebuild. Today it died again.. spent 3 hours waiting for the tow truck. Still waiting for a response from Toyota as to the buy back or replacement. I guess a lawyer will be next. Very frustrating

It’s crazy I get to watch your video on this issue with the 2022 Tundra. I have a 2022 SR5 Tacoma V6 and so far no problems. As I’ve been taking it for service, I noticed a 2022 Tundra Platinum with over 7k miles getting parked on the front of the dealership building with a recall fixed. I’ve been putting my eye on a new 2024 SR5 Premium package and SR5 convenience package with no dealer add ons at MSRP with our sales person. Glad I came across your video. Will hold off until Christmas to buy a new 2024/2025 Tundra. Good luck with your truck!

lol it's funny what some consider miserable. I would consider a vehicle with a blown engine at 16k miles miserable. Hopefully Toyota gets their shit together with these turbo engines. If I had to choose between the 4.0L v6 and the 3.4L twin turbo V6, I'd choose the 4.0 1,000 times.

Sorry to hear about this - you never know truthfully. Any vehicle could have issues. Thx for sharing and hope everything works out in the end. Pray your next purchase goes smoothly

Yep. Spung bearing cylinder no3 for me..32k. Hâte my Truck now...

Dude, you should never take this truck back from Toyota. You bought a brand-new truck that has already given you an engine problem. I will take it back and tell them you need a new one. The truck is too new for all these troubles. Toyota is beginning to start building junk cars like the American ones. This has to stop

My best friend of 32 years bought a brand new 2007 Toyota tundra with a 4.7 V8. He ran that thing like there was no tomorrow; reliable truck for the past 15 years, never a problem besides maintenance. He just traded it in last week for that new tundra with the V6 turbo…. I advised him against it, but he went on the head and pulled the trigger. Let’s see what happens.🙄

They should have kept the 5.7 V8 as an option and then mate it with an updated 10 speed automatic transmission and/or update the axle ratio to help with fuel economy. There really was no need to reinvent the wheel here.

I bought a new 2022 Tundra in July of 22. I loved the ride quality and driving comfort with no squeaks or excessive wind noise. I sold my Tundra in November of 2023 while the value was still good. The main problem that convinced me to sell it was almost every time that I cold started the engine there would be like a light hammer thump as the engine lit off. This was almost like a piston detonation but dull. Very well could have been a connecting rod bearing or a piston wrist pin giving out. Either way i did not want to keep the truck plus what I had read about other problems with the newer Tundra’s. When sold my truck had 9,482 miles on the odometer. I wasted my time taking it to the dealer mechanic’s which naturally turned out as “could not duplicate”. My wife’s car is a 2023 Corolla Cross and we like every thing about it except for the very limited cubbies for storing front seat driver and passenger items such as iPhone, gum etc. but the best thing about the car is that it has a great naturally aspired engine. I doubt that I will ever buy a turbocharged vehicle again. I’m sorry for the problems that you are having with your Tundra and God bless you and your family 🙏🏻.

If you want a full size truck with a NA V8 as well as the "reliability" (I quote this because reliability is also dictated by how diligently a person maintains their truck or car) of a Japanese brand, look into the Titan. The amount of features and what you pay for a top trim Pro-4X is for lack of a better word, incredible. You get a 5 yr, 100k mile warranty too. Where I live in NY, some dealerships around me is actually offering them below MSRP since the F-150 is the go-to for most full size truck buyers. While Nissan sedans and crossovers with the Jatco CVT are time bombs, their truck lineup is actually legitimate.

sorry you had such difficulty. I’m a retired service advisor/manager Lexus , Toyota, Ford etc. My son now works for Lexus, they are constantly having issues with new models and having to deliver new units with one key only due to chip shortage. I’ve been out for 7 years (bad back) but unbelievable stories like yours make me feel so bad for the industry I worked in 40 years always to strive for customer satisfaction and high survey scores. I had lost faith in the post covid work where nobody cares! I always had advisors contact all customers everyday by 3:00 even if nothing had changed. The New world is not the one i grew up in. I own several cars my most reliable is a 2000 Camary 2.2, and a ‘72 Nova. Hope you the best ! Ford has had engine problems with turbo motors as Well. Man I would have a hard time keeping that truck as nice as it is unless I was provided concrete evidence something was done to prevent future catastrophic failures. At a minimum they should offer you a free hundred thousand mile extended warranty.

I’m so glad I have the 5.7 in my tundra

A few weeks ago I watched my neighbor’s new 1794 Tundra being hauled off on a flat bed. Toyota bought back under lemon law. Neighbor is out a ton on all the extras he bought for what he thought was going to be a dream vehicle for him. 😢

Buy a Nissan Titan. Has a V8 with no cylinder deactivation and doesn’t shut off at stoplights, and they are really dealing on them since it’s the last year of production.

What engine oil was in the engine? What was the weight?How many miles on the oil change? What was the engine rpm at cruising speed?

Plenty of 5.7 tundras had engine failures to start with..Don’t buy the first year even Toyota

Its warranty work dealerships take their time doing the engine swap. Really they should have dropped a brand new engine.

I'm a toyota dealership tech and I've seen 2 of these trucks come in with under 30,000 miles on them and the engine locked up. I love the styling and comfort of the new tundra's, but I'm weary of the engine. I wish they would've stuck with the V8

Fellow DFW resident here, dump it! I know it's not apples to apples, but I had a very similar situation with a 3.5L EcoBoost SHO. The cam phaser issues popped up with less than 30k miles, and religious oil changes, but I loved the car so much and pushed through. I got to know my Service Advisor and one of her kiddos, spent about two months in a rental car while mine was getting various issues repaired. That car did not go a whole year in the four I owned it without needing some kind of work. Shortly after the warranty ended, I got a MIL for cam crank correlation (forgot the exact P code)...I was done and just sold it to Carmax with 60k miles.

We just went through the same process. 22 tundra SR5 4x4 same color 😂. They had our truck just over a month and sounds like the exact same repair.. short block and components. I’ve filed a claim with Toyota asking them to re-purchase the truck because I also don’t have faith in a brand new truck with a re-built engine. I would have felt a little better if they had dropped a new factory crate motor in it instead of opting for a re-build. They had the truck for 3 months last year for a rattle in the diver side door. Out of 17 months of ownership, we’ve only enjoyed it 13 months. Love the truck and believe in Toyota as a reliable brand. I hope they do right by their customers in this situation.

Got the 2022 hybrid and just about 10k on it. No problems at all. Truck rides super nice and love all the tech they put into it. Only complaint is that is a little heavy. runs sluggish when cold and engine kind of struggles a little. Some wind noise coming from weather seals around windows. The mirrors rattle when closing doors,. It could be because they are the retractable, the plastic interior paneling are not as good as the older models, I also have a 2008 and the interior still looks like it was built yesterday.m and zero rattle .lastly very little storage on the hybrid models. So far I like the truck. For those out there worried about their new truck, remember that this is not a new engine, I heard this was on an Lexus and they just did some modifications. 10 speed Transmission is brand new so time will tell.

Great looking truck. I have a 22 limited trdoffroad with 41k. Bought in March of 2022, build date was in February of 22. Only had little glitches there and there. Other than that the engine has been solid. I would ask toyota for a extended warranty as far as they can go. At least to hold you over a a couple years. I'll be getting a 2025 when my lease is up. Sorry you had to go through that

My 22 Tundra engine locked up January 1st. The dealership it is at seems to really be trying to help me. They still do not have a date when all the parts will be delivered so it can be fixed. Not happy with big Toyota.

Can it be LS swapped down the line? Probably could sort that out for less than 10k no?

What did you purchase in place of the Tundra after they bought it back?

I have a 2021 Tacoma ,wanted to get a new tundra but now seeing your video I will be more than happy with the 2021 tundra with a V8

Makes my 2000 GMC Sierra SLT that I’ve owned for 23 plus years look that much better! Broke down one time in 183K miles (fuel pump). Had 5K miles on it when I bought it in 2001 for $12,900 cash!

I was really wanting the new Tundra but the twin turbo V-6 was just a huge turnoff for me. I don't understand why Toyota did not try to make a hybrid version of the 5.7 with the new composite bed and lighter frame. The V-8 5.7 , 4.7, 4.6 are solid and were proven. The V-6 Turbo should have been an option like Ford does with their F-150's. I will hold on to my two V-8 Tundra's and look elsewhere for a new Truck for now. Sorry about your engine issues.

This is practically the same experience I had with RAM recently. Just got my 2021 RAM 1500 Big Horn back from them on Feb 28 after bringing it in on Jan 2, 2024. Only 16k miles and continual overheating issues. Finally found out that a cylinder head was warped and needed all new head gaskets. Damage internally was so bad they replaced the entire long block. Having it back for about a week now, I have the same feeling you do, don’t think I trust the truck anymore and trying to decide what to do… Take the gamble or sell it. Oh yeah, and service reps were just as bad at RAM… Never heard a word from anyone and couldn’t get a return call.

Thank you for your truthful video. And I'm sorry for all the apologists and those who are saying not to believe what you've experienced.

It’s very interesting that a new Toyota engine broke so fast. My wife and I currently own three Toyotas but I don’t think I am going to buy any new Toyota with Turbos and hybrid combined. These cars and trucks are going to be a nightmare outside warranties. They need to bring the 5.7L V8 back so that people can choose if they want a v8 or a twin turbocharged 3.4L V6. I am glad they took care of you.

Sorry this happened to you. I have a 2023 TRD pro that has been rock solid. That dealership sounds like a nightmare to have to deal with. Just got some info on why the engines have been blowing last week. He told me that 50 engines have blown so far. The blocks were not cleaned properly after machining. Metal particles left in the engine block. He said that 2022 model year are the engines with this problem.

It’s the bearing issue being made out of cast iron versus aluminum is the main culprit of these vehicles. Cast iron doesn’t dissipate heat as well so having bigger contraction and expansion of the material like cast iron is bound to cause problems.

Scotty What is this buyback option you are referring to? Was this because of the Lemon Law you submitted? I really need some help. I will trust this truck with a small block rebuild Thanks for the responses David

My 2022 Tundra seized yesterday at 20811 miles. I’ve been told I’m getting a new engine. Mine is the second one my dealership has seen, both 2022’s. Thank you for posting this video. It’s good to not be alone in this situation.

Excess Machining Material within the Lead Main Bearing Oil Gallery...seen two myself. Early '22 Builds. Just comes down to not cleaning the block well enough after machine work was done. Has nothing to do with a poor design of the engine, etc.

I've been on the trade for over 40 years. I will have to say the most common thing is an improper cleaning of the block before assembly. The crank will tell .Also, if they didn't replace the heads, it is because it had oil pressure. If not, it will eat the cams and journals in the heads

Man that sucks. I'm sorry you've had to deal with that. I love the body style of the new Tundras. In a perfect world, new body style with engine swap for the I force V8!

Considering what this guy’s been through, he seems super chill. I’d have been throwing f-bombs left & right lambasting Toyota. And here I am about to plunk down money on a hybrid ‘24 Tacoma. 🤣

Wow bro, I am very glad to hear that you and your family are okay after dealing with that ordeal, thank God. We knew that there would be some issues with the first year model of any vehicle but this one has left me seriously skeptical in my decision to purchase a new anything toyota for now. I don't know if the lifted modifications had anything to do with the diving dynamics at this point but it would sure be nice to know if it did but anyway, let's see what you will get next. I did read in your comments that you did sell it back to Toyota which I definitely would have done too and simply avoiding your calls so that they wouldn't have to explain anything to you is extremely poor customer service. A simple answer of "we don't know why your product failed like this as of yet but we will certainly have an answer of some sort for you asap would have been a better and more appropriate way of providing service to you from this dealership. Over 60k is a lot of $$$ for these vehicles and I really hope that this truck was simply a lemon and not a recurring thing for other Toyota tundra owners of the new gen.

I’ve been super hesitant to do a aftermarket lift and tires on my 22 tundra because I’m afraid Toyota will void my warranty if I have the same issue. It’s good to hear they didn’t give you any hassle

Honest question are you saying you had to pay 30k for repairs or overall the repairs are valued at 30k. Did warranty not cover the issue?

Why was the 4Runner so miserable? Let me guess… performance?

many consumers have tried to tell Toyota to stop with the bullshit twin turbos and turbo 4 cyl now in the Tacoma. They dont listen. They will .

Beautiful Tundra you got there, looks great, I bought a 2023 Tundra SR, as base as you can get them, I only have 3K on it now, I have a few issues with it, from a whistling rear air vent (dealer has a fix for it) to dash rattles and a engine start stop feature that hasn't worked in the winter (programming) My dealer has been a pleasure to work with so far, so the minor issues I have with it, I can live with. It's a shame Toyota and the dealer did not live up to their image on quality and durability in your case, a dirty engine after a rebuild is totally unacceptable and the lack of communication is a poor response on the dealer. I like my Toyota and this is my second one, but I don't think they are as bullet-poof as everyone makes them out to be.

What was wrong with the 2023 4Runner? I have a 2016 Limited and love it. Glad you got your truck back.

This is a common problem, I was advised from the service writers and the parts guys at our Toyota dealer not to buy the new tundra for the engines having a high failure rate. I am sure over time toyota will correct the issues. Sounds like the dealer did their best to take care of you.

v8 2021 tundra😇. As high as 21mpg on the Hiway no lie. Last of the keeper Tundras for a while at least

Im a technican at a Toyota dealer and I can comfortably say the new generation Tundras are JUNK!!!! From fuel lines leaking, turbos failing and engines locking up do not own these trucks out of powertrain warranty. I dont even wanna mention the 5 or 6 recalls already out on them. If you own the 5.7 UR Series V8 Trucks KEEP EM!!!!!!!!

Are the new Toyotas not using GPS for speedometer? Still using a cable off the trans?

i bought a cheap older nissan titan replaced timing chain i like doing my own work older vehicles are the way to go cause parts are everywhere and there so much easier to work on

What was wrong with the 4Runner? I understand the Tundra and the 4Runner are not in the same category. All these new trucks and suvs are way overpriced.

Keep us on the loop.

Would be awesome to hear more about the 4runner fails. Man I would be outraged if my family was stranded and everything you went through. Seems like you're a peaceful guy props to you!

4Runner miserable??

Like I said before. The turbo engines won’t last

I have not seen one new Tundra or any Toyotas broken down on the side of the road and this is the first video I have seen on Utube. GM, Ford and Dodge do have big issues. That suck you and your family were stranded on the road. I am driving my 13th Toyota ( 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD Offroad) 90k no trips to the shop. I wish you good luck in what ever you do.

My v8 tundra had no engine cap for a week. Dealer forgot to put the cap back after an oil change. It was seating under the hood the whole time. Oil spilled under the hood i took it back they admitted their mistake and gave me new oil change and complete wash . V8 runs with no issues even after all this happened. V8 is simple and does not quite on you.

bring back the 3ur-fe

As a Toyota fan boy, I am not a fan of any part of your story. Especially the sh_tty service from the dealer. I've been skeptical of the new generation with the turbo engines. Now I'm really worried. I just bought a 2021 with the V8 and love it. Hope it lasts me a long time.

Is this related to improper cleaning of the block after manufacturing?

Brother I fully understand the frustration. I used to be a huge ford guy and had a major issue with my prior 2019 150. Never did sit well with me so I got rid of it because. At this point man not many trucks have the reliability of prior generations. Maybe get an extended warranty for if it happens again.

Toyotas not built in Japan 👎

Debunking the myth of Toyota quality.

My 4runner ORP is comfortable AF, drove it outta state 4 times already no complaints from me, but everyone has different body types.

That’s really scary! Was it related to the turbo?

Low viscosity oil. It increases fuel economy, but reduces the life of the engine. On a very hot day at 105F I can only imagine how thin that oil was.

It is scary. I have thought about getting rid of mine before the warranty goes out. I love mine so far. I have the air ride on mine & it’s the best riding vehicle that I’ve ever had, that’s including Fords,Chevy,Ram,Cadillac……

So glad I have a 2UZ-FE in my 03 4Runner, 178k and perfect. Excellent presentation BTW.

Bring back the 5,7. in the new truck. It would sell like hot cakes and coffee.

my understanding is that this motor is shared between tundra, sequoia, Lexus gx and landcruiser.

Thanks for sharing

If your into the Japanese market, you seriously need to drive the Titan XD. It’s more of a truck and way more family friendly with seating room, etc. I had a tundra and was not happy, now I have a 2021 Ram3500 HD and a 2020 nissan Titan XD, can’t be happier. Very sorry for your situation, we spend way to much for these trucks to go through this crap.

Great information on the truck and man that sucks on your whole ordeal. That’s crazy about the engine failing, I get first year stuff bugs but that’s really unacceptable. I would lemon law this, as it will show up in a car fax and your right who knows if it happens again. Get your cash back and move on. I almost got a 2023 1794 and passed on it, it was the hybrid model and when I’d make sharp turns in 2wd or 4hi on a test drive it would stall out and then lurch violently when moving again, also a roof leak from the sunroof. I got a 24 Sierra AT4X diesel, it’s had issues too, limp mode from a bad egr harness, radio failed, battery replaced. Lemon law is 30 days out of service or more than 3 times same repair, at least in MI. I think TX may be similar. I would think you’re going to pass the out of service timeline to get it. File sooner then later. They do take some mileage out of the lemon law buyback, usually lawyer will sue and have the manufacturer pay the legal fee. Of course the dealer gets a cut too for facilitating it, manufacturer pays them, kinda hilarious the dealer gets money for doing nothing (at least here in MI).

4Runner is a solid platform, minus being an old design and the engine gutless.

Man I feel your pain...had a similar issue but with 2023 Ford Explorer ST we bought a year ago. 2 months after purchasing ( not to mention waiting 7 months to have it built) with 1600 miles had powertrain malfunction, service engine soon, & pre-collision assist not available messages. Had it towed to our local dealer & had to wait over 2 months. We did same as you filed a lemon law buy back. At end we had a choice to return it or receive a settlement from Ford. We kept the car with the settlement money. It turned out to be software issues. Had modules replaced & reprogrammed. I finally got a letter in the mail from Ford yesterday to correct the rear camera issues that has been plaguing these Explorers. I'm hoping it helps with the pre-collision assist that still pops up from time to time. Trust me I wanted to get rid of it but seems every manufacturer is suffering all kinds of recalls. Just recently heard Toyota Tacomas are getting hit too. Hopefully you get compensated for your troubles. East Texas resident here.

As soon as they get your money its, thank you very much and have a nice day.

Just curious where are new tundras with turbos made ?

That's an expensive lesson learned. My whole minivan was $10K paid in cash and just passed the safety / emission inspection on its eighth year. Really glad I'm blessed in this climate.

Sorry to hear about your stress. If you can trade it in look at the Nissan Titan, it has a 5.6 V8

Call me old school, but one reason i buy used vehicles is that i know their history and problems before i buy a particular make/model. You can't know that with a newer vehicle unless it hasn't undergone any major changes since previous model. Kilmer did disclose the problems with these turbos, yet people still go buy them, as though they're immune. I drive an '04 Sequoia. I paid $7k cash 12 yrs ago. It had 168k miles on it when i bought it. It now has 343k on it and runs perfectly every single day. My Sequoia and i are like old friends now. I still take good care of her and she runs for me every day. I don't want anything else honestly. But i would buy a used Lexus LX570 if i did and keep it till i die. Im saving up for it. Newer isn't better everyone. Gotta check the history on these vehicles guys. Let someone else figure out the flaws.

Was reading through the comments and getting depressed about you and others getting there dream vehicle only to have it be a dealership garage long term guest. I remember watching videos with the former truck chief engineer comparing the old 5.7 Tundra to the competition and how they would sacrifice fuel economy for reliability etc etc. I am surprised they did not replace the whole motor since they must have spares now that the model has been out for a few years. I have a 2015 double cab SR5 plus with 5.7 and TRD off road package with about 90 thousand miles in central Canada which has real winters. Other than regular maintenance I replaced tires at 60 thousand miles and changed the belt tensioner and belt. If you liked the old body style I would consider a low mileage 2021. I saw some videos of the new Tundra with rear door window trims not lining up, air whistling in rear windows. door handles rattling and driver seat trim cracking. Good luck.