2025 TOYOTA TUNDRA Power Train Problems

Unintended acceleration. When you stop the truck, and have the brake on, the rpms go down to idle ~650. As soon as you lift the brake, without touching the accelerator, the vehicle starts ramping up the rpms and moving. On level ground it will go to 1000 easily before you have to stop it. It will pull up a grade even while towing my boat. If you're in a line a traffic, say at a traffic light, and the light changes, traffic moves and the car ahead takes off their brakes, and you do same, the truck starts moving faster than the vehicle ahead without touching anything. It's idling too fast without the brake and doesn't stay at idle once the brake is off before you push the accelerator. First the dealer told me everything was "Normal" - it's supposed to do that. I've been driving vehicles since 1962, so I think I know what I'm talking about. They told me to call Toyota. Toyota started a case. They took it in for an factory inspection because I think this might be related to a non highway collision with a bldg, I had shortly after I got it, I'm not sure. I put into park in a parking space but apparently it didn't engage, only into reverse. I was looking for something and the truck started backing up and hit the gas station bldg close behind. The anti-collision was off, because you have to turn it off to tow. And I hadn't turned it back on yet. This truck has way too many audible alarms and very annoying, especially when backing or exit the vehicle. I don't need to know that I'm out of the vehicle.

The vehicle has a recurring safety-related defect where there is a long, unpredictable pause (1–3 seconds) between pressing the accelerator from a stop and the truck actually accelerating. This hesitation occurs when pulling away from a stop sign, traffic light, or after braking to a stop in traffic, and is not normal throttle response or turbo lag. During this delay, the engine revs slightly but the truck does not move, creating a dangerous situation where the vehicle fails to respond when expected, especially in intersections or when merging. After the pause, the truck often surges forward abruptly, which can cause jerking and loss of control.

There is a lag in my 2025 platinum. I'm able to reproduce it and it's generally when I'm coming to a slow/stop (say a yield or a stop sign) and at the last minute I decide to go for it and hit the gas pretty hard. The delay is incredibly obvious.. like 2-3 seconds where NOTHING happens. Trying to roll through a yield and the machine decided it was just not going to respond to throttle for 2-3 seconds...

Several times when accelerating around traffic or cutting across the highway to work I have been nearly t boned when I'll step on the gas and the truck hesitates or does nothing. It usually hesitates for 3 to 5 seconds and then starts spinning tires or other times it will just start lightly accelerating no matter how much gas I give it. It's dangerous because the vehicle is so unpredictable and will eventually result in an accident.

When trying to pull out into traffic from a stop there is a hesitation at times. I go to press on the accelerator and the truck does not always move. There seems to be a delay at times. Seem dangerous when pulling out into traffic. It has happened multiple times. No sure if it is the transmission or what.

Throttle hesitation from stop. Delay in acceleration poses a safety risk when driving.

I’ve noticed that my Toyota Tundra occasionally fails to start moving from a complete stop at a light or stop sign and hesitates. I’ve pressed the gas pedal all the way down, but it doesn’t respond. It usually takes a second attempt before it will move from a stopped position. This first happened during my first week of owning the truck and has occurred a few more times since. I didn’t think much of it at first, but it happened again while I was stopped on an incline in a right-turn yield lane. I released the brake, and when I pressed the gas pedal, nothing happened—the truck even felt like it was rolling backward. I floored the gas, and after a few seconds, it finally took off. I started looking online and found that many others have reported the same issue. There’s even a YouTube video from someone who experienced it: [XXX] I plan to take the truck to the dealership to have it checked out, but this definitely feels like a significant safety concern. I’ve made no modifications to the truck; it’s completely stock with no tuners or aftermarket adjustments. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Throttle delay/ hesitation that is very unpredictable.

Vehicle experiences electronic throttle lag that causes the vehicle to not accelerate when pressing on the accelerator pedal. Then it accelerates excessively and nearly uncontrollably before coming under control.

The vehicle will stall or lag during acceleration from stop or during regular driving while trying to accelerate. Happens continuously throughout ownership of the vehicle.

Making a right turn from a stop. I pressed the accelerator and the vehicle barely moved. Cars were coming in my direction and I had to move. I let off the accelerator quickly pressed the accelerator again. The vehicle did start moving at normal rate. This first attempt was very concerning and almost caused me to get in an accident.

There is an interment issue where the vehicle fails to accelerate from a stop when accelerator is applied. This issue is present in my current vehicle and my previous 2023 tundra. I have brought up concerns to the dealer and manufacturer and am told every time that the concern cannot be duplicated, but I feel that it is going to lead to a crash not only for me but other owners

I’ve notice that when coming to a stop or yield when you press the gas pedal to go or continue driving there’s a lag or delay. This has happened more than 4-5 times since I purchased the truck on December 23, 2024. The last time it happened was last Saturday August 9, 2025. Truck was on sport mode, Auto Stop/Start was off. I’m at a light waiting to make a right turn, when I pressed the gas pedal to go it went forward and felt like I slammed the brakes. I had to take my foot off the gas pedal, brake, then gas it up again to go. It is a little scary because this could cause an accident. I’ve taken my truck to the dealership about this, but they said they can’t do anything about it because they cannot recreate the issue.

Only had the truck for 3 weeks, I'm starting to feel a lag when accelerating. I thought it was just the turbo lagging, but it may be the gas pedal communicating as I barely ease into it.

Complaint Regarding Misrepresentation of Vehicle Trim Level by Toyota - VIN Discrepancy To the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: I am writing to file a formal complaint against Toyota Motor North America regarding the misrepresentation of the trim level of a vehicle I purchased. On December 1, 2024, I purchased a 2025 Toyota Tundra 1794 Crewmax Edition. However, upon using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) VIN decoder, I discovered that the vehicle’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) indicates the vehicle’s trim level as Double Cab, which is incorrect. This discrepancy is a significant issue for the following reasons: Misrepresentation of Purchased Vehicle: The VIN incorrectly identifying the vehicle as a Double Cab misrepresents the actual 1794 Crewmax Edition I purchased. Potential Impact on Vehicle Value: This error may negatively affect the vehicle's resale value, as the documentation does not accurately reflect the vehicle's specifications. Concerns About Documentation Accuracy: The discrepancy raises serious concerns about the accuracy and reliability of the vehicle’s documentation. I made multiple attempts to get this resolved with Toyota Motor North America to address this issue (case numbers, 250308000352, 250214001352, 25030400099). Despite multiple attempts to communicate and resolve this matter, I have not received a satisfactory response or resolution. I believe that Toyota’s actions constitute unfair and deceptive practices, as they have provided me with a vehicle that is not accurately represented in its official documentation. Requested Action: I request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigate this matter thoroughly and take immediate action to compel Toyota to correct the vehicle’s documentation to accurately reflect the 1794 Crewmax Edition trim level. I expect a prompt response outlining the steps that will be taken to resolve this issue and to ensure that Toyota addresses thi

Delay in throttle response from a complete and/or rolling stop. Delay lag and/or hesitation on take off

Vehicle shudders and hesitates during acceleration from a stop and at speed. Vehicle feels like it is trying to find the correct gear which is causing the turbos to release boost pressure prematurely.