--- title: "2022 Toyota Tundra known problems" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Tim Esterdahl" published: "2022-04-10T14:42:02+00:00" modified: "2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022_Toyota_Tundra_SR5_TRD_Sport_Lunar_Rock_082.jpg" --- # 2022 Toyota Tundra known problems By Tim Esterdahl Published: 2022-04-10T14:42:02+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00 ![Featured image]() The first model year of any new truck, such as the 2022 Toyota Tundra, is going to see more problems than future years. For the 2022 Toyota Tundra, it is more than just a set of new headlights or a new interior. This truck is as new as new gets with a complete redesign, new powertrains and new infotainment system. With all these new items, odds are something is going to go wrong. Here are the common problems we have seen reported. ### **Wastegate issues on 2022 Toyota Tundra** One of the most covered issues with the 2022 Tundra is the [failing wastegates on the turbochargers](). Affected owners will receive an error message on the dash with the need to reduce power and see the dealer. This often leads to a diagnosis that the wastegate, a part designed to route excess gases away from the turbo, is not operating correctly. This fix is relatively straight forward with a simple part swap. However, it is a bit more complex since replacement parts have been in short supply, and accessing the rear-engine mounted turbos requires either removing the cabin from the front or removing the entire front clip (fender, grille, radiator, etc.). Either way, a swap and you’re done. The amount of work required to replace the wastegate has raised legitimate concerns about how much it will cost once the warranty has ended and over how widespread the issue truly is (and not what social media would have you believe). Vehicle facts that a quick consultation with the informative minds over at [Aspiring Handyman]()would have easily been able to clarify. Unfortunately, we don’t know what the cost will be after warranty is done, and we’ve only heard the problem is so small in terms of statistics, Toyota won’t publicly comment. Unfortunately, they really don’t have much to say about it. The bottom line is this: A supplier built bad parts, they got into some Tundra trucks, and those trucks have been fixed. ### **Wind noise, weather stripping** Another highly reported issue has been on the fit and finish of the weather stripping — or rather the lack of a proper fit. This has lead many to believe a faint whistling noise reported in the cabin is being caused by this gap in the weather stripping on the rear windows. [Embedded video]() At the time of writing this, Toyota hasn’t announced any technical service bulletins for repair or issued a recall. However, the weather stripping clearly doesn’t fit and is too short. The bottom line: A majority of [Toyota Tundra trucks]() have this issue, and we expect Toyota to address it in the coming months. ### **Body parts fit and finish** Another area of concern for some owners is body parts fit and finish on the truck. I’ve seen several posts of poor build quality. An example of this is the two panels on the rear bumper literally showing big gaps or popping off. Those rear bumper pieces are meant to pop on and pop off, and I suspect they got jostled around in transport. The dealers simply missed these parts during the final inspection. The bottom line: This is a small issue with body parts fit that either you or the dealer can fix. ### **Infotainment system** One of the large changes this year is the rollout of Toyota’s new infotainment system. This system will be part of all future Toyota and Lexus products. However, it hasn’t been the smoothest rollout for consumers. New owners, like myself, have struggled getting their driver profiles setup, the app to sync and linking the keys to profiles. A big part of the problem: You must create a PIN number to access your profile, or the system will stay in guest post. This PIN request can pop up randomly, and if anything goes awry, you could end up with several weeks worth of hassle, which I detail in this [video](). Toyota is making updates to this system based on my feedback and others, so I suspect this will eventually resolve itself. The bottom line: Growing pains of new software still need to be ironed out. The good news: This should be completed via over-the-air updates. ### **Other 2022 Toyota Tundra problems** There have also been a variety of other issues starting with a report from one owner who lost all his brakes and rear axle thanks to some bolts not being tightened down. Others have reported error code screens to go to the dealer only to discover nothing was wrong. Finally, there is a weird fuel gauge issue where the gauge will read empty one day, half full another and then, after filling up the tank, it will not read full on the gauge. This is likely a bad part from the supplier. ### **The bottom line on 2022 Toyota Tundra problems** The above are the known issues for the 2022 Toyota Tundra, however, it isn’t a complete list for some who feel like not meeting EPA mpg targets is a known issue, the truck turning off when opening the doors after remote starting the truck, paying for remote start as a part of a technology package and other complaints. Those are complaints and the above are issues. With these issues, keep in mind, not everyone is having them and I would expect Toyota to address them all in this first model year. **Related posts:** - [Does the new 2022 Toyota Tundra have turbo problems already?]() - [2022 Tundra infotainment system fix, in case yours went bonkers, too]() - [2022 Tundra window seal: A common problem for this new truck?]() ## Related vehicle coverage - [2022 Toyota Tundra]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/" }, "author": { "name": "Tim Esterdahl", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/82b06f99329f69a069a5ab6caed18593" }, "headline": "2022 Toyota Tundra known problems", "datePublished": "2022-04-10T14:42:02+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/" }, "wordCount": 929, "commentCount": 23, "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022_Toyota_Tundra_SR5_TRD_Sport_Lunar_Rock_082.jpg", "keywords": [ "2022 toyota tundra", "2022 Toyota Tundra issues", "2022 Toyota Tundra problems" ], "articleSection": [ "Buyer's Guide", "Known Problems" ], "inLanguage": "en-US", "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "CommentAction", "name": "Comment", "target": [ "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/#respond" ] } ] }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/", "name": "2022 Toyota Tundra known problems", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2022/04/2022-toyota-tundra-known-problems/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022_Toyota_Tundra_SR5_TRD_Sport_Lunar_Rock_082.jpg", "datePublished": "2022-04-10T14:42:02+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-11T19:07:52+00:00", "description": "The first model year 2022 Toyota Tundra, is likely going to see more problems than future years. 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