How Long Do Toyota Tundras Last? Mileage, Engines and Known Issues

The Toyota Tundra has a reputation for running a very long time, and the data mostly backs that up. But the truck most people picture, with the 5.7-liter V8, is no longer sold. The current Tundra uses a twin-turbo V6 that has been the subject of an engine replacement recall. Here is what the longevity numbers say, which trucks the recall covers and what decides how long a Tundra lasts.

How Many Miles Can a Toyota Tundra Last?

No automaker publishes a lifespan, so the best available data comes from used-vehicle analysis. In its 2026 Longest-Lasting Cars Study, published September 15, 2026, iSeeCars analyzed more than 395 million vehicles and estimated each model’s chance of reaching 250,000 miles. The Tundra scored 28.2%, or 5.3 times the 5.4% average for all vehicles. That ranked it fifth overall and second among trucks, behind the Ram 3500 at 31.9% (iSeeCars).

Source: iSeeCars Longest-Lasting Cars Study, September 15, 2026. Heavy-duty trucks were included only in the truck-specific analysis.

Two caveats matter. The study models survival from average odometer readings at each age, so it leans on older trucks, and every Tundra built before 2022 has a V8 or a non-turbo V6. It is not a rating for a specific engine or model year. And iSeeCars excluded models discontinued as of the 2022 model year, so the figure describes a model line, not your truck.

Toyota Tundra Generations and Engines

The Tundra has had three generations, and the engine story changed sharply with the third.

Sources: EPA listings on fueleconomy.gov by model year; generation years per Wikipedia.

The 5.7L V8. The 5.7-liter V8 (Toyota code 3UR-FE) arrived for 2007 and stayed through 2021, rated at 381 hp and 401 lb-ft (Wikipedia). EPA listings show it first appearing in the 2007 Tundra and as the only engine offered for 2021 (fueleconomy.gov). Its 15 model years on sale are the longest run of any Tundra engine, which gives it the longest track record to judge.

The 3.4L twin-turbo V35A. Every third-generation Tundra uses a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 10-speed automatic. Toyota rates the i-FORCE version at 389 hp and 479 lb-ft, and the i-FORCE MAX hybrid at 437 hp and 583 lb-ft (Automotive Fleet). Published ratings for the 2026 SR vary, so check Toyota’s spec sheet for its exact output. This engine is too new to have a long-term mileage record, and it is the subject of the recall below. Current specs are in our 2026 Toyota Tundra guide.

The Tundra Engine Replacement Recall Explained

Toyota has filed three linked NHTSA recalls over the same defect in V35A-equipped trucks: debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause main bearings to fail, which can stall the engine and cause a loss of drive power while driving.

Source: NHTSA recall records via api.nhtsa.gov, checked October 29, 2026. Unit counts are NHTSA’s potential population for each campaign and include Lexus models where listed.

The first campaign, 24V381, called for dealers to replace the engine assembly free of charge, with owner letters mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. The 2025 expansion, 25V767, changed the approach: dealers inspect the No. 1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and replace the engine if necessary. NHTSA’s record says owner letters for that campaign were mailed August 28, 2026. The 2026 expansion, 26V320, covers more 2024 Tundras, and NHTSA’s record says Toyota mailed interim safety letters on July 23, 2026, with further letters to follow once the final remedy is available (NHTSA).

If you own or are shopping for a 2022 to 2024 Tundra, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done. Our VIN decoder confirms the model year and engine before you look it up. Toyota’s customer service number listed in the recall records is 1-800-331-4331.

Other Known Tundra Issues by Generation

First generation: frame crossmember rust. NHTSA campaign 09V444 covers 2000-2003 Tundras sold or registered in 20 cold-weather states and Washington, D.C. Excessive corrosion of the rear crossmember could let the spare tire drop from under the bed and could affect the rear brake lines. Dealers inspect and replace the crossmember and related parts if needed, or spray it with corrosion protection (NHTSA).

Third generation: early reliability. Jalopnik, summarizing Consumer Reports data, wrote that the third-generation Tundra had early problems with its twin-turbo V6 and recalls (Jalopnik). CR now rates the 2026 Tundra as average in predicted reliability, an improvement (Consumer Reports). Separately, campaign 24V125 covers 2022-2024 Tundras whose transmission software could allow unexpected movement in neutral with the brakes released; dealers update the transmission control software (NHTSA).

Maintenance Factors That Decide How Long a Tundra Lasts

The iSeeCars numbers describe averages. Whether a particular truck reaches high mileage comes down to how it was used and maintained.

• Service records. Follow the schedule in the truck’s Toyota Warranty and Maintenance Guide, and ask a dealer which schedule applies if you tow often. Keep receipts; they matter for warranty claims and resale.
• Recall completion. On a 2022-2024 truck, an open engine recall is the single biggest item to clear before you buy or keep piling on miles.
• Rust exposure. The first-generation crossmember recall shows what road salt can do. Inspect the frame and underbody on any older truck from a snowbelt state.
• Towing history. Heavy towing loads the engine, transmission and cooling system. Ask how the truck was used.
• Warranty runway. Toyota’s powertrain warranty runs 5 years or 60,000 miles, and i-FORCE MAX hybrids add 8-year/100,000-mile hybrid system and 10-year/150,000-mile hybrid battery coverage, per SlashGear (SlashGear). See our Toyota warranty guide and, for coverage beyond that, our extended warranty guide.

Is a Used Tundra a Good Long-Term Buy?

For a 2007-2021 truck with the 5.7L V8, the long-term data is the strongest part of the case, and the iSeeCars result largely reflects that era. Condition, rust and records matter more than the badge at this age. For a 2022-2024 V35A truck, the question is recall status first: confirm the engine campaign has been completed, or that the truck is not affected. Shopping across brands? Our 2026 Ram 1500 vs Toyota Tundra comparison covers the current trucks side by side.

Morgan Reyes

Morgan Reyes is the founder and editor-in-chief of NextCarReview, which Morgan launched in August 2024. A 2022 graduate of Columbia University, Morgan is based in New York and writes and edits the site’s reviews, comparisons and buying guides. Morgan does not road-test vehicles. Every article is built from published primary data: EPA FuelEconomy.gov ratings, NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and owner complaints, IIHS results, and manufacturer specifications and pricing, with each figure cited and checked before publication. Contact: admin@nextcarreview.com

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