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2023 Toyota Tundra

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Tundra.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2023 Toyota Tundra pairs an automatic (S10) transmission with an engine that takes 7.7 quarts of 0W-20 or 5W-20 oil, achieving an EPA-estimated 18 mpg city, 24 highway, and 20 combined. Owner feedback has generated 370 complaints, primarily centered on the engine, alongside 13 recalls. This complaint count situates the 2023 model well below the Tundra’s highest year of 1,032 complaints in 2000, yet far above the lowest of just 1 in 1999, reflecting a moderate position in the model’s reliability history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque18" Type A Tires: 154.0 ft-lbs; 18" Type B & C and 20" Tires: Aluminum Wheels: 97.0 ft-lbs, Steel Wheels: 154.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 90915YZZN3. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnRELAYOEM · verified
Tire size265/60R20 112HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8-8.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter90915YZZN3
Engine air filter17801F4010
Spark plug9091901295
Front wiper blades852120C040
Serpentine belt90916A2028
Thermostat1632670020 alt 1603170010
Cabin air filter871390C010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length245.7 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height78 in
Wheelbase157.9 in
Curb weight5622 lb
Track (front / rear)68.9 / 68.9 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tundra of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.6–6.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.60 sec — 2023 Limited Hybrid CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2023Limited Hybrid CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.60 sec14.30 sec437 hp4WD
2023TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed)(Aftermarket Tires Falken Wildpeak) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh6.30 sec14.80 sec437 hp4WD
2023TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh6.50 sec15.00 sec437 hp4WD
2022TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.70 sec14.50 sec437 hp4WD
2022TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.70 sec14.40 sec437 hp4WD
2022TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.90 sec14.50 sec437 hp4WD
2022TRD Pro CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V6 + Elec 1.5-kWh5.90 sec14.40 sec437 hp4WD
2022Limited TRD Off-Road CrewMax Cab (5'5.6" Bed) 3.4L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.50 sec389 hp4WD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.7 qt of 0W-20 / 5W-20 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 · SAE J1704 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 18.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.7 qt
Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 · SAE J1704
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4WD
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20 · 5W-20

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts18

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Hybrid Battery Compartment Air Filter (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 miCabin Air Filter (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning Condenser (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
Every 30,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2023 Toyota Tundra falls squarely in the middle of a pronounced three-year complaint spike that represents the most active period in the federal record for this generation, logging 371 complaints and 13 recalls—numbers nearly identical to 2022 (414 complaints, 13 recalls) and dramatically elevated compared to 2021's 23 complaints and 3 recalls. The 13 recalls tied for the highest count in the dataset alongside 2022, while the complaint volume is more than eight times higher than the 2021 baseline, indicating this model year carried forward unresolved or newly emerging issues from the prior model year. Engine-related complaints dominate, with "Engine" at 63 and "Engine & Engine Cooling" at 28 as the top two categories, followed by Power Train at 27, and the data records 7 crash-related complaints and 5 fire-related complaints in this year. By contrast, the subsequent years show a clear downward trend—2024 drops to 310 complaints and 10 recalls, 2025 falls to 126 complaints and 4 recalls, and 2026 bottoms out at 18 complaints and 1 recall—suggesting issues were identified, addressed, and resolved through the manufacturer's recall and TSB pipeline. The 178 TSBs issued for the 2023 model reflects an active service bulletins landscape, though this number also declines in subsequent years (144 for 2024, 48 for 2025, 26 for 2026). The concrete takeaway: 2023 is the inflection point between the peak of active problems and the resolution arc, meaning it may be available at a discount relative to later model years, but it carries the full weight of early-generation launch issues; buyers should prioritize verifying all 13 recalls have been completed and scrutinize the engine and powertrain history carefully before purchase.

13
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
178
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
370
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 370 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine63
Engine & Engine Cooling28
Power Train27
Unknown Or Other24
Fuel/Propulsion System18
Power Train,Engine15
Fuel System, Gasoline10
Vehicle Speed Control9

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 13 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V854000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 18/11/2022

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total… Remedy: GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074…

23V111000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 22/02/2023

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument… Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 178 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26TC022026-06-25Electrical SystemTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING…
T-SB-0032-262026-05-06Power TrainSome customers of 2022 – 2026 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with specifically…
T-SB-0020-25 Rev22026-03-31StructureOBSOLETE NOTICE March 31, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0022-26.
26TC022026-03-30Electrical SystemAfter calibrating a trailer and using the Trailer Backup Guide feature, subsequent use of…
26TC022026-03-30Electrical SystemTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 26TC02 REPROGRAMMING FOR PARKING…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2023 Tundra take?

7.7 qt of Toyota Genuine Motor Oil ILSAC GF-6A 0W-20 or Equivalent. If 0W-20 is unavailable 5W-20 may be used but must be replaced with 0W-20 at the next oil change., per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Tundra have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tundra get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.