2023 Toyota Tundra: Throttle lag lurching
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2023 Tundra report: throttle lag lurching. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 7,450 miles.
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints for the 2023 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11773023 (filed 10/22/2026): “Recall was issued a year ago on my engine and toyota has yet to do anything about the recall. there is also a second recall for ym tailights , this has been over a year since the recall was issued. first they told me i was to get a new engine in june of 2026. …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770361 (filed 10/10/2026): “2023 toyota tundra. on july 20, 2026 and again on september 18, 2026, while driving, the truck suddenly lost power and went into limp mode. the dash showed 'check engine / reduced engine power / visit your dealer' at about 43,440 miles. the truck had to be tow…”
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
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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