Toyota Tundra Engine Defect Investigation

Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating the 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Toyota Tundra Hybrid following reports that their engines may overheat, emit smoke, hesitate during acceleration, suddenly fail, or in some cases catch fire.

Reported Issues

Consumers report:

  • that their engine suddenly overheats or emits smoke while driving;
  • that their vehicle hesitates, jerks, or experiences delayed acceleration;
  • that their engine stalled or failed without warning;
  • that their engine caught fire or produced burning odors;
  • that their vehicle was damaged or totaled because of engine-related failures;
  • concerns about safely operating their vehicle due to these issues.

Some reports and investigations have suggested that certain Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles may contain engine contamination or manufacturing debris that interferes with normal engine operation and performance.

Why Individuals Should Be Concerned

Potential claims include:

  • economic loss;
  • safety concerns;
  • performance versus marketing;
  • product defect;
  • overpayment;
  • diminished resale value;
  • out-of-pocket repair costs.

Signs You May Be Affected

  • your engine produces smoke while driving;
  • your vehicle hesitates or lurches after pressing the accelerator;
  • you notice delayed acceleration or “throttle lag”;
  • your engine becomes abnormally hot during operation;
  • you smell smoke or burning odors coming from the engine;
  • your vehicle stalled or lost power unexpectedly;
  • you experienced engine fire or fire-related damage;
  • your vehicle required engine repairs or replacements related to overheating, stalling, hesitation, or fire concerns.

If you own or lease a 2022–2025 Toyota Tundra or Toyota Tundra Hybrid and experienced these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.

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