2022 Toyota Tundra Electrical Problems
20 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Electrical Recalls (3)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather, preventing the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA04.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Fix: Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
Owner Complaints (20)
Water is leaking into your cabin through a corroded seam on the roof near the driver's side, dripping directly onto the airbag wiring and electrical connectors in the A-pillar area. This moisture exposure could cause corrosion and electrical failures in your airbag system, potentially preventing the airbags from deploying in a crash, or causing them to deploy unexpectedly. The water also reaches dashboard controls and switches, which could cause electrical malfunctions. The Toyota dealer has confirmed the leak happens every time it rains but hasn't resolved the issue; a repair would likely involve sealing the roof seam and inspecting or replacing any water-damaged airbag wiring and connectors.
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After completing a software update, your truck's LCD screen went black and multiple warning sensors activated, including lane-tracing assist (LTA), brake failure, and crash sensors. You're concerned about safety, particularly whether the airbags might deploy unexpectedly given the crash sensor warning and brake failure alert. The dealer network has been slow to diagnose and repair the issue, leaving you without your truck for weeks.
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While driving on Highway 98 at 76 mph, your dashboard displayed a low engine power warning, followed immediately by an engine shutdown warning. Your engine shut off in the middle of the highway, creating a dangerous situation where you nearly collided with a truck. You scheduled a dealer appointment to address recalls, but it was canceled due to service staff illness.
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Your 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid experienced a complete failure of multiple critical systems—including the engine, hybrid system, brakes, and parking brake—while you were driving, creating a serious safety hazard. The dealership contacted Toyota for diagnostics and was told to replace the computer, but they acknowledge they don't know the root cause and are essentially guessing at the fix. You're concerned the vehicle is unsafe to drive on highways and that another failure could cause injury or death, while the dealership is refusing responsibility and deferring to Toyota.
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While driving in heavy traffic, your truck's engine suddenly shut off, leaving you stranded in the left lane without power steering. Warning lights and messages appeared on the dashboard, and the engine wouldn't restart despite attempts. Toyota diagnosed an ECU (engine computer) failure and replaced it, but when you picked up the vehicle, a check engine light immediately appeared with a "Engine Maintenance Required" message, indicating additional computer error codes that required further repair.
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Your fuel gauge may unexpectedly reset and show a full tank even though you haven't added any fuel, typically when you're around 380 miles from empty. This can happen repeatedly and could leave you stranded if you rely on the gauge to know when to refuel. The issue appears to stem from a faulty fuel sensor that needs to be diagnosed and replaced.
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Your truck may stall or shut off when you're accelerating from a stop, and sometimes the engine won't respond when you press the gas pedal. This is an intermittent issue that affects drivability and could leave you stranded. The problem likely involves the fuel system, engine controls, or electrical connections that manage throttle response, and may require diagnostic scanning and fuel system inspection.
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Your truck's front active spoiler failed and got stuck in the down position after being repaired under warranty. The spoiler stayed down without showing a malfunction warning, which Toyota says can cause additional damage and create road hazards, and the manual recommends avoiding high speeds when this happens. Since the warning light didn't appear this time, you wouldn't know there's a problem unless you visually inspect the spoiler. The fix will likely involve replacing the spoiler motor assembly and related components again.
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Your front passenger window got stuck halfway open and won't move because the cable snapped and the motor burned out. Your dealership has had the truck for 2 weeks waiting for replacement parts that aren't currently available, and Toyota has no timeline for when they'll arrive. Additionally, your dealership also lacks parts to complete a separate temporary fuel line recall that's been outstanding for almost a year.
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Your digital instrument cluster freezes and blacks out while you're driving, making it difficult to see your gauges and speed. Additionally, your fuel level gauge resets to full even after you've driven and used most of your fuel. Toyota issued a safety recall (23TA02) to address these issues, but the problems persist. This will likely require a software update or replacement of the instrument cluster display module.
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Your digital rearview mirror randomly cuts out and switches to a traditional mirror view, even while driving at highway speeds — which can be dangerous when it happens unexpectedly. Toyota replaced the camera feeding the mirror, but the problem persists. The replacement mirror itself costs over $2,350 before labor, and you've reported this is a known issue affecting multiple vehicles.
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Your passenger-side camera mount is falling out while driving on the highway, and this appears to be happening to multiple truck owners. Toyota is treating this as a cosmetic issue and won't cover the repair under warranty, but since this is a safety camera, it should be covered. The fix will likely involve Toyota reinstalling or replacing the camera mount bracket and securing it properly.
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Your truck wouldn't start when you pressed the ignition button, even though it's brand new with only 5,786 miles. Multiple warning lights appeared on the dashboard, including Pre-Collision System Malfunction, Parking Brake Malfunction, Check Engine Light, and Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for inspection to diagnose the electrical and brake system failures.
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When you turn off the radio to reset Bluetooth, your entire dashboard lights up and shows a malfunction warning saying a system isn't working and to call the dealer. You're also experiencing an issue where the windows won't roll up properly. The fix will likely involve diagnosing the electrical system and possibly updating or repairing the dashboard control modules and window regulators.
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Your driver's door lock won't respond to the key fob or interior door lock switch, even though manual locking still works and all other doors lock normally. This creates a security concern since you can't reliably lock the vehicle when parked. The issue appears to be with the driver-side door lock actuator, and repair will likely involve replacing the door lock actuator assembly.
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Your hood open sensor is malfunctioning and falsely indicating that your hood isn't properly latched, even though it is. This triggers a loud, constant beeping whenever you drive faster than 2 mph, which can be distracting and potentially unsafe while driving. The sensor will likely need to be replaced to stop the false warning.
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Your digital instrument cluster display freezes and lags while driving, and the distance-to-empty reading resets itself without you doing anything. Additionally, your fuel gauge gets stuck and won't move. Toyota released a software update (TSB-0022-23) to fix this, but the problem persists. The issue may require a software reprogramming or replacement of the instrument cluster.
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Your digital instrument cluster display freezes and lags while driving, and the distance-to-empty reading resets on its own without you doing anything. The fuel gauge also gets stuck and won't move. Even though Toyota released a technical service bulletin to fix this problem, it's still happening in 2024 model year trucks. The fix likely involves a software update or instrument cluster replacement from your Toyota dealer.
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The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the front view camera had failed on numerous occasions which resulted in several warning lights appearing on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle would come to an abrupt stop while driving at various speeds.
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The Digital Instrument Cluster continues to have freezing and lagging while in motion. The DTE (Distance To Empty) has reset itself in the midst of driving with no input from the driver. This has continued to happen for multiple months.
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