Dealer visit checklist
2024 Toyota Tundra checklist
Print it or keep it on your phone. Tick each item as you go so nothing gets missed.
Inspect the car
- Check every panel gap and look for mismatched paint (signs of past accident repair)
- Look at the tires: even wear, matching brands, at least 4/32" tread
- Check under the car and engine bay for oil, coolant or other leaks
- Start the engine cold; listen for knocks, ticks or squeals and watch for smoke
- Test every window, lock, seat, light, the A/C, heat and infotainment
- Test drive on city streets and highway: straight braking, smooth shifts, no pulling
- Ask for the service records and a vehicle history report
- Have an independent mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection (about $100–$200)
Known 2024 Toyota Tundra problems to check
- Twin-turbo V6 can exhibit hesitation or rough idle in cold weather during the first few warm-up minutes — a known ECU calibration quirk that Toyota has issued TSBs for
- Infotainment system (Audio Multimedia) has received widespread criticism for laggy response and occasional freezing; software updates help but don't fully resolve it
- Rear coil-spring suspension (replacing the old leaf springs) rides noticeably stiff when the bed is unloaded, surprising buyers coming from other full-size trucks
- Some early 2022-2024 iForce MAX hybrid units reported battery cooling fan noise and rare hybrid system warning lights — worth checking service history on used examples
- Fuel economy in real-world towing conditions (heavy loads, grades) can drop to 11-13 MPG, well below EPA estimates, making ownership cost-sensitive for frequent towers
Ask: have these recalls been fixed?
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles.
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles.
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- TIRES:SIDEWALL: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles.
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine.
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Negotiate the price
- Know the typical price: about $42,500 for this model year
- Negotiate the out-the-door price, not the monthly payment
- Get the full price with every fee listed in writing before you sign
- Bring your own loan pre-approval so the dealer has a rate to beat
- Say no to add-ons you didn't ask for (paint protection, VIN etching, nitrogen tires)
- Negotiate your trade-in separately, after the car's price is agreed
- Be ready to walk away; another listing is usually a click away