2024 Toyota Tundra: CV joints fail completely if you turn in 4-wheel drive
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2024 Tundra report: CV joints fail completely if you turn in 4-wheel drive. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 12,600 miles.
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2024 Tundra in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11732137 (filed 04/18/2026): “My vehicle sustained a flat tire after driving. i was able to make it home safely. vehicle was taken to dealer who found no evidence of a nail. this is the second incident. the first incident occurred while i was driving but thankfully i was able to pull into …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11679314 (filed 08/08/2025): “I am the original owner of a brand new 2024 toyota tundra trd pro, and this issue began within the first 15,000 miles of regular dealer-maintained use. at approximately 14,800 miles, i noticed unusual and rapid outer shoulder wear on all four oem falken wildp…”
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: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,600 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: CV joints fail completely if you turn in 4-wheel drive (2024 Tundra)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2024 Tundra
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