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2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 2175100 · 2026-02-09

Vehicle

Make
TOYOTA
Model
TUNDRA
Year
2023
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speed
2 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

While operating my 2023 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro under normal conditions, I started the vehicle and activated standard factory equipment including the seat heaters and window/mirror defrosters. Shortly thereafter, I noticed a slight acrid odor inside the vehicle, which quickly became more pronounced. I drove approximately 200 feet, and immediately returned to my driveway. Upon shutting the vehicle down, I observed smoke coming from the engine compartment. I opened the hood and confirmed smoke and signs of an electrical fire originating in the engine bay. I used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the fire and then disconnected the vehicle’s battery. No injuries occurred. The vehicle was not restarted and was subsequently towed to an authorized Toyota dealership for inspection. Visible damage is present in the engine compartment, including the main fuse/relay box and associated electrical components. The incident occurred without collision and during normal vehicle operation.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11716778
Machine
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