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TL;DR
- Three Tundra generations: 2000–2006, 2007–2021 and the current truck, redesigned for 2022 with a twin-turbo V6 in place of the V8s and a coil-sprung rear axle in place of leaf springs.
- Every 4x4 Tundra uses part-time 4WD with a two-speed transfer case. A factory locking rear differential arrived with the 2022 truck, on the TRD Pro and the TRD Off-Road package; the 2021 V8 truck had brake-based A-TRAC and no locker.
- The current engines make 389 hp and 479 lb-ft (i-FORCE) or 437 hp and 583 lb-ft (i-FORCE MAX hybrid); maximum towing is 12,000 lb.
- Three NHTSA campaigns (24V381, 25V767, 26V320) cover 2022–2024 twin-turbo V6 engines whose main bearings can fail from machining debris; the remedy runs from an inspection to a new engine.
- 2007–2008 Tundras were part of Toyota's 2017 frame-corrosion settlement (program ZH7); 2000–2003 trucks in salt states had a rear cross-member recall.
At a Glance
| If your Tundra is a… | Engine | Traction hardware |
|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 SR to Capstone, no package | Twin-turbo V6 or V6 hybrid | Part-time 4WD, low range, Auto LSD |
| 2022–2026 with TRD Off-Road package | Twin-turbo V6 or V6 hybrid | Adds rear locker, Multi-Terrain Select, Crawl Control |
| 2022–2026 TRD Pro | V6 hybrid (i-FORCE MAX only, per Toyota's 2023 lineup) | Rear locker, FOX 2.5-inch shocks, 1.1-inch front lift |
| 2007–2021 4x4 | V8 (5.7L on 2021) | Part-time 4WD, low range, A-TRAC; no factory locker |
Generations and Model Years
| Generation | Model years | Engines | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2000–2006 | — | — |
| 2nd | 2007–2021 | 5.7L i-FORCE V8, 381 hp and 401 lb-ft (2021) | 6-speed automatic |
| 3rd | 2022–present | 3.4L twin-turbo V6, 389 hp and 479 lb-ft (358 hp on the 2026 SR); i-FORCE MAX hybrid, 437 hp and 583 lb-ft | 10-speed automatic |
IIHS records the Tundra CrewMax as redesigned for the 2007 and 2022 model years, and NHTSA's recall records list Tundras from the 2000 model year. The current truck is built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas in San Antonio on the TNGA-F platform with a fully boxed steel ladder frame, double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear with coil springs. Toyota's 3.4L figure is the V35A engine's 3,445 cc. The hybrid adds a 48-hp motor-generator, clutched in the bell housing between engine and transmission, and a 1.87-kWh nickel-metal hydride battery.
4WD System by Trim (2022–2026)
Toyota lists the 4x4 system as 4WDemand part-time 4WD with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case (high and low range) and an automatic limited-slip function. Part-time means 4H and 4L lock the front and rear driveshafts together, so 4WD is for loose or slippery surfaces, not dry pavement. The 2023 grades were SR, SR5, Limited, Platinum, 1794 Edition, TRD Pro and Capstone; Toyota offered the TRD Pro and Capstone only with the i-FORCE MAX hybrid.
- TRD Off-Road package: electronic rear differential lock, Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control. On 2026 trucks Toyota lists the package with 265/70R18 Michelin LTX Trail or 265/60R20 Falken Wildpeak all-terrain tires.
- TRD Pro: rear locker, 2.5-inch FOX internal-bypass coil-overs with rear remote-reservoir shocks, a 1.1-inch front lift, a TRD Pro front stabilizer bar and an aluminum front skid plate.
- Tires: Toyota's 2026 list runs from 245/75R18 to 265/50R22, plus a 285/65R18 Falken Wildpeak all-terrain. That last one is about 32.6 inches tall (18 + 2 × 285 mm × 0.65 ÷ 25.4). Toyota lists a full-size spare mounted under the body.
Clearance depends on trim. On a 2026 Limited or 1794 Edition 4x4 CrewMax, Toyota lists 9.4 inches of minimum ground clearance and 23.0° approach and 17.4° departure angles.
4WD on the 2007–2021 Tundra
Toyota's 2021 materials describe 4WDemand part-time 4WD with a six-pinion planetary reduction gearset giving 2WD, 4 High and 4 Low. On 4x4 trucks, A-TRAC (Active Traction Control) brakes a spinning wheel to send torque to the one with grip; no locking differential is listed for any 2021 grade, TRD Pro included. The 2021 TRD Pro used 2.5-inch FOX internal-bypass shocks, springs that added 2 inches of front lift and Michelin P275/65R18 all-terrain tires. The 2021 truck was rated to tow up to 10,200 lb with a payload of up to 1,730 lb.
Towing, Payload and Beds
| Spec | 2021 (2nd gen) | 2022–2026 (3rd gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum towing | 10,200 lb | 12,000 lb |
| Maximum payload | 1,730 lb | 1,940 lb (2022 launch figure) |
| Double Cab beds | 6.5 ft or 8.1 ft | 6.5 ft or 8.1 ft |
| CrewMax beds | 5.5 ft | 5.5 ft or 6.5 ft |
Those maximums apply to one configuration each. A 2026 Limited 4x4 CrewMax with the 5.5-ft bed, for example, is rated at 11,120 lb of towing and 1,640 lb of payload; the 1794 Edition with the 6.5-ft bed is rated at 10,870 lb and 1,545 lb. Your truck's own figures are on the door-jamb placard and in the owner's manual.
What Fits Across Generations
The 2022 redesign replaced the frame, the rear suspension (leaf springs to coil multi-link) and the body, so 2nd-gen suspension lifts, bumpers and skid plates are a separate fitment group from 3rd-gen parts. Within the 3rd generation, bed length matters for tonneau covers and bed racks. On 2026 CrewMax trucks Toyota lists a 65.6-inch bed on the 145.7-inch wheelbase and a 77.6-inch bed on the 157.7-inch wheelbase, with 48.7 inches between the wheel wells. Trucks with the load-leveling rear air suspension also need lift and leveling kits made for that setup.
Frame and Corrosion Programs
NHTSA recall 09V444 covered about 110,000 2000–2003 Tundras sold or registered in 20 cold-climate states and Washington, D.C. A corroded rear cross-member could drop the spare tire and damage the rear brake lines and proportioning valve. Toyota told owners to remove the spare until the repair was done. Dealers inspected the parts and replaced them or treated them with anti-corrosion compound.
For 2007–2008 Tundras, Toyota's Warranty Enhancement Program ZH7 followed a class-action settlement approved May 21, 2017. Frames that met the court-ordered rust-perforation standard were replaced at no cost. The related corrosion-resistant compound campaign (LSC H0F) for cold-climate states expired May 20, 2019.
Recall History (NHTSA)
As of September 2026, NHTSA's recall data lists 56 campaigns filed by Toyota that include a Tundra or Tundra Hybrid. The largest and most relevant to current trucks:
| NHTSA campaign | Model years | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V381, 25V767, 26V320 | 2022–2024 (twin-turbo V6) | Machining debris can make the main bearings fail, stalling the engine; remedy ranges from a #1 main-bearing inspection to engine replacement | 102,092; 126,691; 43,566 (each includes some Lexus) |
| 25V322 | 2022–2025 | Moisture in the reverse-light assemblies can cause light failure | 443,444 |
| 25V657 | 2022–2025 (and 2023–2025 Sequoia) | Software error can blank the rearview camera image | 393,838 |
| 24V125 | 2022–2024 (with Sequoia and Lexus LX) | Vehicle can move unexpectedly in neutral with the brakes released; transmission ECU software update | 280,663 |
| 23V566 | 2022–2023 | Plastic fuel tube can chafe against brake lines and leak fuel | 168,179 |
| 22V445 | 2022 | Axle-shaft flange nuts can loosen and let an axle shaft separate | 46,176 |
| 21V920 | 2007–2021 (and 2008–2022 Sequoia) | Power-steering gear can leak and lose assist | 22,462 |
| 11V254 | 2011 (3-joint propeller shaft) | Improperly cast slip yoke can break | 50,939 |
| 07V579 | 2007 4x4 | Improperly heat-treated propeller-shaft slip yokes | 15,616 |
| 07V013 | 2004–2006 (with 2004–2007 Sequoia) | Front lower ball joints can wear, loosen and separate from the knuckle | 533,124 |
The engine campaigns are phased: 26V320 owners got interim letters in July 2026, with final letters to follow once the remedy is available. Enter a VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup to see open campaigns on a specific truck.
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Sources
- Toyota — 2026 Tundra full specifications (toyota.com) — 4WDemand part-time 4WD with two-speed transfer case and Auto LSD, optional locking rear differential, 3,445 cc V6 and 358/389/437-hp outputs, hybrid motor and battery, TRD Pro suspension, 2026 tire sizes and full-size spare, Limited and 1794 CrewMax clearance, angles, towing, payload, bed and wheelbase dimensions.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2026 Toyota Tundra: A Bold New Chapter — 389 hp/479 lb-ft and 437 hp/583 lb-ft outputs, 10-speed automatic, hybrid motor-generator in the bell housing, locker on TRD Pro and TRD Off-Road package, 12,000-lb maximum towing, San Antonio assembly.
- Toyota Newsroom — All-New 2022 Toyota Tundra is Ready to Rock the Full-Size Segment — Third generation on TNGA-F with fully boxed frame, coil multi-link rear replacing leaf springs, TRD Off-Road package contents, TRD Pro FOX shocks and 1.1-in lift, 1,940-lb payload, cab and bed lengths.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2023 Toyota Tundra Adds SX Package to Lineup — 2023 grades; TRD Pro and Capstone offered only with i-FORCE MAX; TRD Pro aluminum front skid plate.
- Toyota Newsroom — 2021 Toyota Tundra Trail and Nightshade Special Editions — 2021 5.7L V8 output, 6-speed automatic, 4WDemand planetary transfer case, A-TRAC, TRD Pro FOX shocks, 2-in front lift and P275/65R18 tires, 10,200-lb towing, 1,730-lb payload, bed lengths; no locker listed.
- IIHS — 2021 Toyota Tundra crew cab pickup ratings — Tundra CrewMax redesigned for the 2007 model year.
- IIHS — 2022 Toyota Tundra crew cab pickup ratings — Tundra redesigned for the 2022 model year.
- Toyota — Warranty Enhancement Program ZH7: frame corrosion on certain 2007–2008 Tundra, via NHTSA — May 21, 2017 settlement covering 2007–2008 Tundra frame corrosion; inspection and frame replacement against the rust-perforation standard.
- Toyota — Limited Service Campaign H0F: frame corrosion-resistant compound (2005–2010 Tacoma, 2007–2008 Tundra, 2005–2008 Sequoia), via NHTSA — Vehicles included in the 2017 frame-corrosion settlement, the 20 cold-climate states plus D.C., and the May 20, 2019 expiry of the CRC campaign.
- NHTSA — Recall 09V444 — 2000–2003 Tundra in 20 cold-climate states plus D.C.: rear cross-member corrosion, spare-tire separation and brake-line risk, about 110,000 trucks; recall records list Tundras from 2000.
- NHTSA — Recall 24V381 — 2022–2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 V35A engine main-bearing debris; engine replacement; 102,092 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 25V767 — 2022–2024 Tundra, Lexus LX and 2024 GX V35A main-bearing debris; inspection and engine replacement as needed; 126,691 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 26V320 — 2024 Tundra V35A main-bearing debris, 43,566 units; interim owner letters July 2026.
- NHTSA — Recall 25V322 — 2022–2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid reverse-light moisture, 443,444 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 25V657 — 2022–2025 Tundra and 2023–2025 Sequoia Hybrid rearview camera software, 393,838 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 24V125 — 2022–2024 Tundra, Sequoia Hybrid and Lexus LX unexpected movement in neutral; transmission ECU update; 280,663 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 23V566 — 2022–2023 Tundra fuel tube chafing against brake lines, 168,179 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 22V445 — 2022 Tundra axle-shaft flange nuts, 46,176 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 21V920 — 2007–2021 Tundra and 2008–2022 Sequoia power-steering gear leak, 22,462 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 11V254 — 2011 Tundra 3-joint propeller shaft slip yoke casting, 50,939 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 07V579 — 2007 Tundra 4x4 propeller-shaft slip yoke heat treatment, 15,616 units.
- NHTSA — Recall 07V013 — 2004–2006 Tundra and 2004–2007 Sequoia front lower ball joints, 533,124 units.
- NHTSA — Recalls API (recallsByVehicle and campaignNumber) — Campaign count for Tundra and Tundra Hybrid and potentially-affected unit counts (pulled September 28, 2026).
- NHTSA — Recalls lookup by VIN — Where to check a specific vehicle's open recall campaigns.