2011 Toyota Tundra: High idle speed
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 Tundra report: high idle speed. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 5,700 miles.
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints for the 2011 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11567783 (filed 01/25/2024): “The contact owns a 2011 toyota tundra. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine waning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed of secondary error in the injection system…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11550845 (filed 10/19/2023): “* according to the different computers codes the issue is secondary air injection pump failure. *driving on the highway i had the limp mode which created a drastic velocity drop from 70 mph to 40 mph which created a situation that almost ended up in having an…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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