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

$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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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. 😂

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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. 😢

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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’m so glad I have the 5.7 in my tundra

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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

Any 1794 with engine issues? I have a 22’ 1794 trd with 20k miles mostly highway. No issues so does the trim matter?

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. 🤣

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

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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.

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.

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.

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

Man am I glad to have the 4.7 V8 1st Gen Toyota with 270k.

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 🙏🏻.

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.🙄

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

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.

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.

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 have a 18 tundra… I bought it 2 years ago…. Had 17k miles and it has 27k now. I was so close buying a new gen tundra but here in commiefornia (100 mile radius) I couldn’t find the truck I wanted at msrp…. All wanted a 20k markup… F that and the tundra they rode in on. Found a limited 4x4 trd off-road crewmax in mesquite brown. Absolutely love the truck. It was a lil pricey but $47k was worth it to me. Besides the price after sitting down and doing hard thinking I didn’t want to have a v6 and deal with turbos… man, I’m glad I got what I did… the new tundras are so beautiful and the infotainment system makes me want to cry with jealousy but I simply love my thirsty girl. Brother, I truly hope you come to a decision you a live with. I too am on your side and line of thinking about what if it breaks out of warranty… I couldn’t do it. I’d get an another brand of truck or get a v8 tundra. Best of luck brother

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.

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 .

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.

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!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the honesty. One doesn't find it much these days. I own a 2014 Subaru WRX STI 5-door, and despite thousands (maybe millions by now, I don't know) complaints about engines self-destructing, the failures (most being similar to your supposed crankshaft bearing failure, or piston ring failure) were being caused by aggressive throttle application under 2,500 RPM causing excessive boost pressures and creating major havoc with engine internals. I have never had a problem with mine (I also own a 2002 WRX bugeye wagon) because I don't get on the boost until after 3K RPM. Teaching younger generations to not be so aggressive with throttle application is difficult, to say the least. I do own two Tundras, one a 2006 with the 4.7L V8, and a 2018 with the 5.7L. The 2006 Tundra is by FAR a better truck, in my opinion. I bought the 2018 in May 2018, and have pretty much just stored it since. It's only got 4K miles on it, but the '06 has over 270K with NO problems except for the factory recall for ball joints.

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 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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.

4Runner miserable??

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.

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.

bring back the 3ur-fe

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

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!

Toyota needs to simply offer a direct buyback on all the 22-24 Tundras and go back to the 5.7.

Debunking the myth of Toyota quality.

Toyotas not built in Japan 👎

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.

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

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.

Keep us on the loop.

My engine seized right after my 25k svc. Going back and forth with dealer now to figure out this nightmare. My options to choose from presented to me so far are: 1 purchase a new truck that potentially has the same issues and Toyota will be nice enough to let me out of my original leased vehicle that is sitting In the svc dept with a seized motor. 2 voluntary repo and ruin my credit

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!

Loyal Toyota customer for 20 years ! But after looking and shopping no more Toyota's going FORD !

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

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

My 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro Hybrid was just towed due to engine knocking and loss of power. Toyota has a limited recall but they state the hybrid powertrain was not affected. Waiting to see how serious of an engine failure my truck has. I have 11k+ on this truck. I had the oil changed at 2,500 miles by choice at the Toyota dealership. It was just in for service at 10k with another oil change.

Thanks for sharing

Have a 2023 -- put 12k on it so far. No issues at all. Big comfy hauler that's crazy quick too.

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.

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.

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

Looking at all the comments saying turbos are bad.... Guess people forget that the previous generation Tundra had AIP failures and snapping camshafts. And guess what Toyota addressed it and fixed the issue.

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……

I live in ONTARIO CANADA our SSM Dealer had 4 new Tundra's with low Mileage Turbo Engines were replaced .. I purchased a 2023 Tundra and put about 500 miles on it and had my transfer case and front differential replaced... The Dealer was very good with us . I had a new loaner Tundra for over 3 Months they had a hard time to get the parts because the truck was a Refresh new MODEL..Also TOYOTA CORP. contacted me and open a claim report at the end of the repairs i asked for compensation they gave me 2 Major checkups at 10,000 and 20,000 at NO charge..I still love their product because they backup what they sell.. I've been with TOYOTA for 40 YEARS.... I didn't buy this Truck i leased it this time... I don't know if the TWIN TURBOS will last 300,000 miles ...We'll see how well they hold up before i purchase one....

I work at a toyota dealership in Central Florida and we were the first dealership to replace an engine on a tundra, 50 miles with a spun bearing, 👍 good job toyota, and seen many more after that