Owner-reported complaints naming the fuel system system, filed with NHTSA
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Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2008 Toyota Tundra submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 20 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
The contact owns a 2008 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the fuel tank strap frame mount fractured. The failure was caused by corrosion. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The 2016 Toyota Frame Rust Settlement (Burns v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.): This $3.4 billion class action directly addresses premature corrosion in 2007–2008 Tundras (and similar models). It claims Toyota “knowingly failed to apply adequate rust protection,” leading to frame perforation despite later treatments like HOF. The settlement’s “recurrent perforation” clause applies even after HOF. My rusted-through fuel tank strap and holes in the rear cross member qualify. HOF RO# XXX. Claim #XXX My 2008 Tundra SR5 TRD was treated with HOF in Nov 2017. In November 2025 my mechanic told me the gas tank was falling out as the straps that hold the tank in place were completely rotted out. And rust perforation was on the rear cross member. He instructed me to get a safety inspection at a Toyota dealership to document the rust. Toyota of Waldorf didn’t even schedule a appt, they told me to call the Brand Engagement Center and that there was no possibility of repair because Toyota had no frames. Brand engagement refused to provide any guidance. I scheduled an inspection at Koons Toyota of Annapolis, which it failed inspection with multiple >10mm frame holes and a rusted-through tank strap (held by bungee). They deemed it unsafe to operate and unrepairable. They kept leaving out the information about the rust or the holes until they realized I was not leaving until they documented it properly. I have 3 versions. Despite ZH7 expiration, this is a post-HOF recurrence and safety hazard. I requested goodwill repurchase at 1.5x KBB (~$12k) under the settlement’s intent. The Brand Engagement Center had me call them and [XXX] ” announced she was my case manager, then almost as quickly announced it was going to “Internal Dept” for repurchase review, that she would no longer be my case manager, and that they would get back to me in 60 days. I said the average is 2-4 weeks, not months and that I expected a response in 3-7 days. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.
Standard Vehicle Components failed. My 2008 Tundra [VIN [XXX] ] was inspected in Nov 2017 under HOF/WEP, passed with CRC applied, but now has a 2-finger-wide perforation in the frame and rusted through the gas tank support—a clear safety defect in a salt state like Maryland. The undercoating failed prematurely; I need goodwill frame replacement or buyback per the $3.4B settlement’s spirit.” (reference the 2017 class action, case no. 3:14-cv-03538). Toyota Brand Engagement Center has refused my request for repair or replacement or buy back. They also refused to provide written refusal. They admitted to recording the conversation, but refused my request for a copy or to record the call myself. There is literally no rust on any other portion of my truck as it is garage kept. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I was washing my truck October,1,2023 and while spraying the underside with water I noticed the fuel tank hanging extremely low from the back while further inspection I observed the rear fuel tank strap had rusted off and the tank was hanging by the front strap which is very corroded along with all inner structure and frame rails which is rusted corroded and completely rotted out. This truck has been very well maintained and has only 104354 miles on it.
Took my truck in for maintenance and a bracket was hanging down. Dealer brought me back and showed me corrosion of mid framing and that gas bracket had rotted off. gave me a proposal of over $7000 to repair. I had said to them that I had the frame frame coated during the recall, and why weren't the cross members sprayed at that time. They replied Toyota said it was not needed. Did some research yesterday and found that rusting cross members was a problem, and that tire holders, and gas brackets were a problem. Called Toyota and they explained to me that certain vin #'s were covered but that mine was not. I asked them why my truck with the same issues was not covered? Was told corporate policy. Do I have any rights in this issue. My cell # is [XXX]1, my e-mail is [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The air injection pumps went out. Vehicle could not get out of limp mode, was very dangerous as I couldnt get up to speed while merging onto traffic. Had to put hazards on and drive vehicle home under 25mph. Vehicles were going around me. Vehicle is scheduled to be looked at by a dealer, but still recommend this be a safety issue!!
SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SWITCHING VALVE FAILED WHILE CHANGING LANES CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO GO INTO CREEP MODE AND ALMOST CAUSE A COLISION WITH VEHICLE BEHIND ME DUE TO NO POWER. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS AND RE OCCURING ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR SOME TIME AND I AM JUST NOW BEING MADE AWARE OF IT BY TOYOTA WHO CLAIMS THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. COULD HAVE DIED IN THIS CAR INCIDENT.
I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY TRUCK TURNED OFF A LOT WREAKED MY TRUCK DUE TO LOSING POWER. FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. THIS WAS A RECALL IN THE DATA BASE
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING IT. IT LOOSES POWER. ENGINE SHAKES.. GOES FROM OKAY TO LOSS OF POWER TO BACK TO HAVING POWER. IN CODES ARE SHOWING UP WHEN PLACED ON THE COMPUTER. I HAVE REPLACED SPARK PLUGS AND WIRES. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO TOYOTA AND THEY ADVISED ME THAT THEIR HAS BEEN RECALLS WITH FUEL PUMP AND COULD BE THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING.
REAR LEFT FUEL TANK BRACKET BROKE OFF FROM TRUCK FRAME. IT APPEARS TO HAVE BROKEN AT WELD. SEE PHOTO. NOTICED PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING DUE TO BRACKET RUBBING AGAINST DRIVESHAFT AND SCRAPING ON ROAD. PREVIOUSLY, FUEL TANK BRACKET ON SAME VEHICLE SNAPPED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. TRUCK TOWED TO SHOP FOR REPAIR. I WILL KEEP BROKEN PART ONCE REMOVED FROM TRUCK. *TR
FRAME MOUNT FOR GAS TANK HAS RUSTED AND FUEL TANK IS DROPPING DOWN. LAST YEAR AN UNDERCOATING WAS APPLIED BY A TOYOTA DEALER AND IS PEELING OFF IN CERTAIN AREAS. I BELIEVE PURSUANT TO THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT REFERRED TO AS BRIAN WARNER ET AL TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION MY VEHICLE MAY BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE THE GAS TANK STRAP MOUNTING IS PART OF THE FRAME. AS OF NOW, MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME NOT TO DRIVE IT AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I NOTICED THE TANK STRAP WAS HANGING DOWN FROM THE FRAME AND THE GAS TANK WAS ALSO HANGING DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.
TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES A PROBLEM WITH THEIR AIR INTAKE VALVE AND HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY PERIOD. THE WARRANTY IS TOO SHORT, TOO LITTLE MILES, AND ONLY COVERS THE REPAIR ONE TIME. MY VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM FOR THE 3RD TIME EVEN THOUGH THEY CLAIM THAT THEIR REPAIR FIXED THE PROBLEM THE FIRST TIME, AND CLAIMS NO ONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM A SECOND TIME (ALTHOUGH I HAVE).
GOING UP RAMP ONTO HWY 90 AS I WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THE AIR INJECTION PUMP AND AIR SWITCHING VALVES FAILED AND TRUCK POWER DECREASED TO 30 MILES PER HOUR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE HAPPENING AT AN INAPPROPRIATE TIME.TOYOTA WILL NOT COVER REPAIR AS THEY SAID DEFECTIVE MANUFACTURE OF SYSTEM NOT COVERED AFTER 150,000 MILES. DEFECT IS THEIR ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECTIFIED BY THEM AT NO CHARGE TO CUSTOMER AS THIS IS A DRIVING HAZARD THEY HAVE ALREADY ADMITTED TO THE FIRST TIME AT 49,000 MILES. *JS
CASE # [XXX] ( FILED WITH TOYOTA) ON JAN 3RD WHILE RETURNING HOME FROM HAVING BRAKES REPLACED ON MY 2008 TUNDRA MY VEHICLE ENGINE DIED ON A BUSY 4 LANE ROAD WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC. I LOST MY ABILITY TO STEER IMMEDIATELY. FORTUNATELY I WAS IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE AND WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT BEFORE I LOST TOTAL MOMENTUM OF THE VEHICLE. I TRIED RESTARTING AND IT WOULD NOT. I CHECKED ALL THE INDICATERS AND EVERYTHING APPEARED NORMAL. FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED 1/4 FULL WHICH WOULD EQUATE TO APPROXIMATELY 5-7 GALLONS. AFTER EXHAUSTING ALL EFFORTS TO RESTART THE TRUCK I CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED I EXPLAINED TO HIM WHAT WAS HAPPENING AND HE SUGGESTED IT MIGHT BE OUT OF GAS!!!...I SHOWED HIM THE FUEL GAGE INDICATOR SHOWING THE 1/4 LEVEL AND HE TOLD ME THAT HIS DAD ALSO HAD A TUNDRA AND HAD EXPERIENCED ISSUES WITH THE FUEL TANK FLOAT HANGING GIVING FALSE READINGS OF WHAT THE ACTUAL FUEL LEVEL WAS. HE SUGGESTED WE TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION AND PUT A FEW GALLONS IN PRIOR TO TAKING THE TRUCK TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. ONCE WE ADDED SOME GASOLINE THE TRUCK STARTED RIGHT UP. I WAS SHOCKED AND UPSET FOR A NUMBER OF REASON. 1. I JUST PAID A TOW SERVICE $75 DOLLARS FOR TAKING ME DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT A HALF BLOCK TO A LOCAL CONVENIENT STORE TO PUT GAS IN MY TRUCK. 2. I STARTED REALIZING WHAT A DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE THIS IS. I COULD HAVE JUST AS WELL BEEN TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MILES PER HOUR AND HAVE MY ENGINE JUST QUIT ON ME!! THE RAMIFICATIONS OF THAT ARE QUITE SCARY AS TO ALL THE ACCIDENT SCENARIOS THAT COULD OCCUR TO INCLUDE LOSS OF LIFE FOR NOT ONLY THE DRIVER OF THE FAILED VEHICLE BUT THOSE TRAVELING CLOSE BY AS WELL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
DRIVING UP A; HILL ALL THE SUDDEN IT LOSES POWER GOING U A HILL ALL MY DASH LIGHT STARTS TO BLINK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT 4 HI LO ARE BLINKING AND STARTS TO SHAKE THRU A P2442 CODE THIS IS SUPPOSE TO BE A QUALITY BUILT TRUCK FOR AIR INJECTION PUMPS TO BE GOING OUT AND AFTER READING ALL THE ISSUES TOYOTA HAS HAD ON THE 07 AND 08 YOU THINK THEY WOULD PUT BETTER PARTS IN THE TRUCKS . AFTER READING ABOUT THIS ISSUE IT IS COMMON ANYWHERE FROM 11,000 TO 60,000 MILES THIS ISSUE IS A 1,700 OUT OF POCKET US DOING THIS OUR SELF WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH TOYOTA AFTER IT BREAKING AT 40,000 MILES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS CHIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 12/28/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRAME IS RUSTING AND THE ACTUAL GAS MILEAGE IS LESS THAN THE STICKER MILEAGE. UPDATED 1/15/2013*JS
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS LIT. A FEW WEEKS LATER VSC LIGHT STARTED BLINKING. *TR
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSC LIGHT, AND 4LO LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. RESPONSE OF ENGINE BECAME VERY SLUGGISH - DESCRIBED AS "LIMP MODE". DEALER DIAGNOSED FAILURE OF AIR INDUCTION PUMP. *TR
APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AGO I WAS PULLING OUT OF THE BALL PARK HERE IN BECKLEY WEST VIRGINIA WHEN I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE MY 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING HIGHER AND HIGHER ON ITS OWN SENDING ME AND MY DAUGHTER ON A 70 MPH RIDE. THE ONLY WAY I COULD STOP WAS TO PUT BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE AND PUT VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL, EVENTUALLY THE PEDAL BECAME UNSTUCK AND I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO MY PLACE OF WORK LESS THAN A MILE AWAY AND PARKED IT. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY TOWED THE VEHICLE IN. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER THE SAFETY RECALL. TOYOTA AT THIS TIME CUT THE GAS PEDAL IN TWO AND ADDED CHEAPER FLOOR MATS. THEY SAID THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. TODAY I WAS TAKING MY CHILDREN TO SCHOOL AND WAS GOING UP A HILL. I DEPRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND HAD NO ACCELERATION. I GENTLY ROLLED BACK DOWN THE HILL AND GOT THE VEHICLE ON THE LEVEL AND THEN TOOK ANOTHER ROUTE. I FEEL THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. ITS NOT THE FLOOR MATS OR THE SIZE OF THE PEDAL IT IS IN THE WIRING, COMPUTER, OR SOMETHING. BOTH INCIDENTS WERE FORTUNATE THAT NO VEHICLE WAS IN FRONT OF ME OR BEHIND ME. I CALLED TOYOTA TODAY ABOUT THIS SECOND INCIDENT AND ALL THEY COULD TELL ME WAS TO CALL THE 1 800 NUMBER. I EXPLAINED I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE, KNOWING THAT IM PUTTING MYSELF AND OTHERS ON THE HIGHWAY IN HARMS WAY. THIS IS MY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION SO UNFORTUNATELY I CANT JUST STOP DRIVING IT. *TR
THIS COMPLIANT COMPLIMENTS THE CURRENT TOYOTA RECALL THAT IS RELATED TO THE STICKING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE PEDAL IN MY 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA DOES NOT GET STUCK AT ACCELERATION POINT BUT IS STICKY DURING THE ACCELERATION PROCESS. THIS IS A PHYSICAL ISSUE THAT IS RELATED TO THE PEDAL MOVEMENT AS DEPRESSED FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 70 % OF THE TIME SINCE I OWNED THE VEHICLE (PURCHASED NEW). SINCE MY VEHICLE IS ON THE RECALL LIST I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SITUATION THAT SHOULD ALSO BE INVESTIGATED. MY SPOUSE HAS NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE IN ACCELERATION VARYING FROM A VERY SMOOTH TAKE OFF TO A HARSH JERK AND THAT LAUNCHES THE VEHICLE FORWARD. *TR
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