2023 Toyota Tundra | Owner Review | Likes and Dislikes (PART 1) 

For clarification: After the first year you lose remote start via the APP, but you retain it via your keyfob. That's my bad everyone!

They lost me at the subscriptions for the options that you already paid for...

Having to pay for remote start is a dealbreaker. Period. What’s next, a subscription to roll the windows down? A subscription for a thing that’s been around for a decade is so petty. 🖕🏻Toyota

I love the truck in gray. I just cannot get over the pricing of new vehicles. If I paid that much for any vehicle it would have to be making me money. Granted, I’m 54 years old so I’m in full old man mode (manopause). I also like the toy hauler video. Great review and I hope you enjoy them!

I just bought a 23 TRD 4X4. I really love the truck. It’s night and day superior to the previous generation Tundra. My biggest complaint with Toyota is not protecting the catalytic converter from theft. My 4X4 has a skid plate. However my 21 Tundra didn’t have one. My truck sit in a body shop for 6 months. I was told it would probably be a additional year before I could get the parts. Toyota needs to offer the skid plates on all of the Tundra’s.

Truck sucks, and I’m a Toyota fan. I had the previous model tundra. I was very much so pleased. Can’t drink the kool-aid with this one. To think of buying a subscription on top of it’s already inflated pricing. HELL F NO!

Awesome truck! Great honest and thorough review! I currently own a 2001 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner and plan to upgrade to the new Tundra someday. I love my Tacoma and it still runs strong. I've never had any major issues owning it over 20 years, but I need 4WD and something bigger for towing. You're right no truck is perfect, but IMHO, Toyota makes tough and reliable trucks.

I find on the climate control settings why not just leave it in auto. Hot or Cold is does not seems to heat or cool faster by changing the temp. Heat will always be slow because it does not blow cold air in face until the engine comes up to temp. I literally never move mine off 72. I may slow the fan speed down just because of the noise.

Really good review. Also very fair review. I recently purchased the 2022 TRD Sport and have driven around 13k miles with zero issues. The fit and finish is outstanding. Time will tell as it relates to reliability. This is my 5th Toyota truck and I can honestly say it is the total package of what a light truck should be.

Why Toyota didnt have a built in step for the bed is beyond me, especially for its price

Dude, incredible job going through the features of this truck! I have a limited as well, just without the air suspension (would LOVE if it had it, but I bought mine off the lot) and if I reviewed the truck, I would have mentioned the same things. I have most of the same gripes and likes. The seats were so hard compared to my F150 that I almost did not buy it, but I am glad I did. I have adjusted and appreciate the firmness on longer trips. I have not had wind noise, and my fit and finish is mostly fine. I am used to new vehicles having minor squeaks and creaks or misaligned rubber trim. Not a big deal. I love the ride quality and driver assist features the most, followed closely by the infotainment and bed features (tie downs, lighting and tailgate drop button on the side). While Toyota didn't bring anything new to the truck world, I think time will dictate that this truck is a reliable, comfortable, towing beast. I've only towed 2-3k lbs so far, but it is the most competent and stable towing experience I have had. It controls the load incredibly well. Ultimately, it has a couple head scratchers and a few minor inconveniences, but the truck is outstanding and fun to drive. Thank you for your video!

This will be my next truck. I’m waiting till at least 2024 so hopefully they’ll have all the little kinks worked out and it’ll be as solid as we came to expect with the last gen. The tow hook thing and having to pay for the features built into the truck is absolutely embarrassing

I bought a 22 1794 Edition w/ 6.5’ bed in June. It’s manufacture date was May 2022. Now have 9,600 miles. I managed to get it for MSRP because it was a special order from earlier in the year but the sale had fallen through. I bought it for the same reason. I plan on towing a 7,000 lb travel trailer/RV. It’s not a TRD trim so it has the auto leveling suspension. Only towed 5,000 lb utility trailer. No issues whatsoever. I have the same standard side mirrors. That was one of my concerns also. Between this and other reports it sounds like these will be fine for use when towing something larger. Although we are Toyota fans, we did test drive a GMC Sierra Denali 6.2L and a Ford F150 Platinum 3.5L Ecoboost. We found the seats of these to be uncomfortable. Having driven the Toyota last, it was obvious the seats were better for us. This was reinforced when taking an 800 mile round trip shortly after the Tundra purchase. Four people with 800 lbs in the bed, three different drivers. We averaged 21 mpg round trip. Very impressed with the handling on curvy mountain roads.

They will get it right in a year or two. As of now, it's just not as good as previous generation

im confused with your limited. I recently purchased a 2023 Limited, which included the bed rear step and running boards. It also includes the TRD skid plate beneath the engine. It does not, however, include the rear lowering option. i HATE the PCS, and the seats compared from my 2017 to 2023 are smaller. other than that, the truck comes with some great features, but i do miss and rather have a V8.

The car industry need to leave those subscriptions right with BMW

You had me until you said you have an android. Kidding lol. Well done. Just picked up a 1794 & the wife got a limited.

Trucks sure have come a long way and the Tundra is one of the best. Great review and thanks for the info on the subscriptions. I had no idea! Big turnoff

You didn't mention anything about the gas mileage. Toyota advertised with the v-6 turbo that it got between 22 and 24 mpg. I was wondering if that was true or not. I love Toyotas and that's all I drive but before I purchased a Tundra I would like to know the scoop on this issue. Thanks for your efforts.

Great review I have a 22 pro love it lots of power rides great getting about 16 in city and on long trips about 22 mpg the mileage seams to be getting better as I put more mileage on it I have 7k right now

One of the best reviews I have watched so far. I have the 2023 Platinum Hybrid (4x2). I would parallel and agree with many of the preferred and wishlist/should-have features you mentioned. You didn't mention it, but other videos have; the infotainment system has some strange flaws, like not muting music when on a call/using voice (see Pickup Truck Plus SUV Talk). Increasing the number of trim-lighting stages and colors would be helpful, and having the tray above the glove box would increase the storage utility options! But I love the truck and believe Toyota did a fairly nice overhaul from the pre-2022 models (I have had several over the years!). Thank you for the comprehensive review!

No tow hooks, no proper bumper, no underseat storage, crap seats, stupid subscription, huge infotainment screen does not fit interior. This truck in my opinion is a complete fail

Thank you you for the video! This vid actually persuaded me to get the air suspension vs the off road package. I’m excited to try it out towing my camper

Apparently Toyotas proprietary navigation is only available through subscription. If that’s true, no reason to order it. Use the car play or android auto. Great truck.

Thanks for your video, lots of great detail and glad you mentioned those other reviews with issues they had. I have a 2023 Tundra Limited in MGM on order and due in mid Feb. and was worried about fit and finish; not to say that I won't be looking at it closely at delivery.

I really dislike the entire rear window goes down. That's too much for kids or dogs in the back seat.

the remote start feature is your forever, you don't have to pay after the trial period! you have to pay if you want the phone app to work with the remote start

There is no tow hook because Toyota designed this tundra to match with the 2007 1000000 miles model. Tow hooks also helped the tundra be Top Pic+ in safety on trucks

Man you got the exact truck I’ve been eyeing to upgrade my Silverado with for a while! Same color I’d want too. Would be funny to have the same bike carried by the same truck, haha. One concern I had was if it would pull a large enclosed trailer (I use one for my business), as even my 6.0 v8 Silverado leaves some to be desired when it comes to pulling up some of the steep hills in this area. If my wife hadn’t purchased a new Subaru Ascent this year I’d have already brought one home though. The subscription service is definitely a bummer, but that is the flavor of the month in the business world these days. My Silverado only came with subscriptions to OnStar and SiriusXM. Also, did I hear you correctly saying that you need this subscription just to use the remote start? If so, that is absolutely egregious.

thanks for the video man Im looking for a limited as well and theres not many owners vids like this. Agree with you about the gear showing in the instrument cluster. Its nice to know. Any plans for bigger tires?

U have to pay for remote Start monthly? Wtf that's crazy.

Hey man just want to say I just subscribed to your channel. I have a pretty similar channel as yours. I cover all things off-road related. I stumbled across your channel while researching some tires for my Renegade and been going through your content. A lot of great stuff, love he grizzly videos the Toyota stuff and the trailer build out. Keep it up 🤘🏻

Great review -I have a 2023 Platinum on order in the same color as yours. It will not have the power running boards-really like the way yours look-could you provide a link to the one you ordered from Amazon? Thanks again-Randy

Hey - great review and video. A little bit of an odd question but is there anyway you can send me your VIN? I bought a 2023 tundra 1794 edition in Canada and it automatically came with tow mirrors which are just too big for me. I want to switch to these with the paint match but it seems to be such a struggle to get parts and find them when i speak to the toyota dealers down here. Anyway the guy at parts suggested I get the VIN of a truck that had the exact mirrors i wanted. Thought i’d ask but if you can’t all good.

Gotta get you the Tundra Platinum. That has a step that pops out for you.

Thanks for the great review! I am seriously considering buying a 2023 Tundra Limited.

Excellent review. Did you paid MSRP?

Agreed I've had mine and it's given me none of the issues the reviewers have complained of. It's been a fun truck and there is some unfair bias that's being put against it since it's Not a v8 anymore and has a full redesign.

The small amount of money they scam off people with the subscription services of things that should be included in a $60000 plus item. It's not even close to what they lose when someone like me doesn't buy an $80000 truck simply because of these things.

This is an excellent review. I'm in the market so this is really helpful. Thanks! Jim

Great review that is very fair. I have the 1794, with TRD package. I picked mine up in late February 2022 and it has been flawless over 12,000 miles. Great truck but like you said there is no perfect truck. I like your taste in toys. I found you when I was researching the Kodiak 450. Ended up purchasing a 2021. Shortly after I that video I saw you purchased a Honda CRF 250, which I had purchased the previous year. Keep up the good reviews!

I feel like I read this elsewhere but I feel subscriptions are no different than leasing out our wants. Would love to see less subscriptions and more actual ownership of services. Great review!

Great video; my lease is up on my F-150 and have been considering alternatives. It annoys me that the big three “American” companies only offer adaptive cruise control on the highest trim levels but Toyota is standard across the line with safety features. Thank you for addressing the issues that have appeared on many customer review sites. Curious if you have had the automatic braking work when you don’t want it to, as when you are approaching a line of cars starting to move when the light turns green or when you are parking and it applies the brakes when you are trying to move forward. I might just buy my Ford at the lease end; it will certainly be the cheapest alternative. I agree that I like knowing which gear I’m in and the transmission temp gauge, both of which have come on even low trim Fords even in the previous generation. Ridiculous that they only gave you one key fob, but I’ve seen tons of trucks where the window sticker reflects small credits for leaving out the auto stop/start (a good thing) but leaving out THE STEERING COLUMN LOCK??? I guess I will see everything available when the lease is up in May and see what incentives may have returned by then. I’m sure Toyota won’t have them for at least a year.

You could not give me a V6 truck. I use my trucks as... trucks. V6 will NOT hold up to the demands of a work truck. You'll find out. We have seen several Tundras with blown engins so far. 1500 miles is not enough time for a good review. Get to 20K then do a review, after you get it out of the shop.

Correction I have the Limited TRD OF package and it has the automatic air dam. I also added tow hooks that I purchased from aFe. Thanks for the review.

I purchased an 07 Fundra 4x4. Towed a 35' TT over the Rockies with no problems. Towed it for year's. The truck now has 287k still rocking down the road. If and when it does I will look for another 5.7.

I recently bought a 2023 Platinum and agree with pretty much everything you said. It is a very nice truck and I am very happy with it so far. One small item is that the trans gear is displayed when you switch into manual shift. I'd like to turn off the auto stop start and there is a button to turn it off but it comes back on the next time it is started.

An easy solution for the hooks on the front, if it’s really about aero, would have been to have some kind of covers for them you could just pop off when you needed them. Doesn’t seem like it would have been that difficult for them to do.

I like the truck but the bed is too short. Maybe toyota makes a long bed good video

Deal breakers are Red flags for me like 1 key and definitely subscriptions. The absolute only reason they only give you one key to begin with it's because they know most people lose them and they're gonna have to pay to get a new. That's what they're betting on. Not to mention dealerships I've seen this truck going for a $107000 at dealership hear me a couple months ago. I settled on a ram 22, 4000 miles $16000 off sticker

I will wait for 5 years so the price will drop

Damn this thing looks tiny comapred to the V8. No wonder it has good fuel economy 😂

Very good info as the Tundra is one of the contenders to replace my '18 Ram 1500. What's funny is that I was mountain biking 4 days ago where you shot this review, Fountain Head Regional Park if I'm not mistaking!

Thanks for the video! I'm still considering buying one and I've been watching videos of other peoples reviews. I test drove a SR5 but I think I would want a Limited OR. The problem I'm running into is that they're hard to find to check out in person.

The deal breaker for me was the subscription fee for remote start!. Really??. Living in the great white north I want it, but only use it 4 months a year and don't feel I should have to pay every month for it when lm paying for a 70k truck.

The wheel complaint is not about does go all the way around the circumference. It doesn’t heat the inside area where you curb your fingers. Plus it don’t get warm enough and it shuts off and turns on. Rather than stay at one temp. Weird. It’s a great truck though.

Im debating buying a tundra over the f150 my dad has a 05 tundra and it has been a great truck. I know its a weird gripe but I absolutely hate that If i buy a dark grey or black truck with black seats the interior on the celling and sides comes only in that light color.. Makes it not match.

Great overview of the vehicle. I appreciated that covered details that you covered

I’m getting 13 mpg on my 2021 V8 towing a trailer for motorcycles . Why kind of mileage are you getting with that V6 turbo??

Thanks!

👎 why replace the V8 with a turbo 6. I seen people turning them back in after only 5000 miles. Bad move Toyota. BRING BACK THE V8

Dealers want my 2020 bad,but no twin turbo for me,that engine will be wore out before 200k while my 5.7 is still going to 500k if properly maintained.

Great review that was well spoke. And organized with great audio clarity. What’s the payload with the airbag option, did it increase at all or is it still in the 1400lb range?

Having to pay a subscription for a remote start on a $80,000 (cdn) truck is absurd.

Wow. You highlighted a number of things that are deal killers for me. I was leaning towards Tundra. Some things that must exist on any reputable truck, like tow hooks and skid plates are nobrainer must haves. Tail gate steps are such an obvious differentiator, why would you leave those off? So annoying to want to like the truck and have simple design choices ruin it for you. I’m here because I don’t want to buy another F150, but Toyota isn’t making it easy. Mind boggling to me.

The subscription for navigation and app sercices i get, those have costs to maintain and update. Probably wouldnt pay it. But the key fob subscription is stupid. Id just install an aftermarket remote start.

The auto start feature on the key fob will work with any subscription you have on the truck doesn’t matter which one

I’m ordering the same one next week. This made me feel better.

I wanted an 8 foot bed. They found me one, but no one makes an 8 foot topper for the Tundra. So, I bought a 6.5 foot bed. Delivery date May 25, 2024.

Apologies if this question has been answered already, but which running boards are the ones on this truck? I know you got rid of the truck already, but I like the way the running boards look and they don't extend too far from the body. Considering them for my 2024 Limited Crewmax. Thanks in advance!

I should have never sold my tundra v8. My 2023 is trash

does the air suspension come on the trd sport?

I currently have a 2012 lifted toyota tundra. I only get 12 mpg. Looking at upgrading to a new one with the v6 hybrid. Just wondering anyone on here have a new lifted tundra and if so what kind of gas mileage are you getting?

I have a limited TRD off-road and it does have the active air dam.

Deal killers for me, no step, remote start subscription and truck turns off when door opens…stupid on steroids. Also, no front hooks on 4x4, one keyfob, no follow up, so many misses. I have a 07 with 250k soon to be a F250 owner.

Too much stuff that should be included on a truck in that price range. Plus, seems like lots of little aggravating stuff. When will a manufacturer build just a solid, simple pickup?

Wish I liked it more. For me the new Tundra is a big disappointment. Toyota can do better.

this looks exactly like mine except I have the light gray interior and I have the bed step included but not the running boards which I need cus my 7yr old has some issues. Sounds like you have most of the same features, I found one full tech 360 cameras, load leveling, rearview camera, bed cam, tow plugs, bed plugs, bed lights, and all that tech I probably haven't played with yet. I kind of wish I went with the TRD off road but it was 7k more, though the extra drive modes and FOX suspension maybe helpful. There are tow hook mods that you can get and install on the frame, but you are right that should be a feature you could at least order. Especially on the TRD off road or TRD Pro you should be able to get tow hooks, front fender delete for better approach, and steel skid plates. Otherwise I love these trucks I think they are good looking and very capable.

No thanks. I’ll stay with my 17 V8. Do not like most of the changes at all. The look is terrible to me. Just preference, I know:)

Where is the standard tow hook ? Junk new tundra.

The Tundra is missing the protector gard above the wheel.17:18...front and back .....this expose a vital motor component could cancel your warranty.

why do you have a check engine light st 10:53?

I've been a lifelong Toyota guy. My previous tundra was an 07 5.7 that I owned for 12+ years. Great truck. I wasn't crazy about the looks but it was time for a new truck so I upgraded to a 23 tundra crewmax 6.5 bed SR5 lunar rock. I loved the interior overall and the powertrain was the best part but everything else was underwhelming and not living up to the reputation Toyota has built. Lots of cheap plastic and fit and finish was horrible. Mirror cap came off twice in the carwash. Window belt moulding coming off, tail lights have 1/4" gap at the top. 4wd and transfer case is sloppy and never wants to engage when you want it to.Lots of sag with minimal weight. I loved the tech. Overall felt more like a Tacoma than a full size truck to me, very small overall compared to my previous tundra. Not a bad truck at all but for over.$60k it doesn't seem to be worth it for me. I had no intentions of going to another brand but test drove a 23 Sierra AT4 diesel and it felt night and day different. The remote start, infotainment and heating and cooling are sooooo much better with the Sierra. Feels more stout and capable like a half ton is supposed feel. I keep my vehicles 10+ years and dumped the 23 tundra after only 4 months and went with the AT4. I'm much happier .

I do have the front active airdam on my Limited TRD offroad...and you can manually deploy the airdam with the wiper switch...

Why blind spot monitor has no audible sounds

New to this: I am thinking of buying a truck for the first time. I have been a big toyota fan for years with a sequoia, camry and venza for my ultimate favorites. My new job requires long drives and ladders so I heard great things about having a pickup. I have 3 large dogs that go with me and am planning on getting a trailer to take with me. Even though I am looking for a pickup, I am very interested in reliability and save as much on mpg as possible. Questions I have: should I look into diesel trucks? (Even though the maintenance is more expensive) Who prefers the F-150 ecoboost vs the Tundra 3rd gen? Thank you for any comments (if any).

Tow hooks & bumper steps !!! C'mon Toyota, it's a truck !

I have the sr5 off-road premium and I really like it, I haul my 22 outlander 850 with it.

Very nice upload, so informative........I own a 2021 Tacoma Sr-5 and I'm considering upgrading to a Tundra. learned a lot....👌🤘👍👍👍👍👍👍

Are you able to adjust the HVAC temp setting using your hands-free voice control button on the steering wheel? My '13 F-150 Platinum has this feature..."warmer", "cooler".

Thank you for that awesome honest review. Very detailed and explained. I think that there are way to many people that are just 2 picky and complain about everything. Nothing is perfect. At least Toyota does what it can to do things right from the start and try to perfect it as time pases. You don’t see that from any other brand especially Americans.

Good thing I like the trailer back up assistance if you are not good for back it up.

The problem is with these new trucks from every manufacturer are just to damn big. I’m over 6ft tall as well and drive a Tacoma because it’s the only truck you can reach over the side of the bed instead of constantly having to climb in the bed to reach things.

funny thing, I've owned 3 2nd gen Tundras. Love them. I test drove a 2023 and broke the plastic on the seat getting out after the test drive. Got out the same way I always do on my 2015.

I got the manual tailgate step when I got my 2019 works great also can get them aftermarket.

would you like to get some free led lights ?

Can you send a link or describe the Carista, Karista device (how to spell?) you use with the OBD2? Thanks!

you were better off waiting whether you had a choice or not on waiting on the second year of this trucks production. btw i am an owner of a 4th gen 4runner with the old 4.7 V8. enjoy the new truck.

I will keep my 2019

Very good review.