Toyota Tundra maintenance schedule

The 2022-and-later Toyota Tundra maintenance schedule calls for a tire rotation every 5,000 miles, an oil and filter change every 10,000 miles or 12 months, both air filters every 30,000 miles, and spark plugs every 40,000 miles or 48 months. The front and rear differentials and the transfer case are inspected every 15,000 to 30,000 miles, and their oil is replaced on that schedule if you tow or haul heavy loads.

Published November 13, 2026 · Sources · Share

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The Tundra reminder light

The Tundra shows a “MAINT REQD” light or an “Oil Maintenance Required” message about 5,000 miles after it was last reset, and the reset is done at each 5,000-mile visit. The light counts miles only, so a truck that sits for months can be due by the calendar first. How to reset it: Toyota maintenance light reset. Toyota’s schedule for all models: Toyota maintenance schedule.

Tundra maintenance by generation

The 3rd-generation chart is from Toyota’s 2024 Tundra guide; the 2023 gas and 2023 hybrid guides list the same intervals, and the hybrid adds an inverter coolant. The 2025–2026 guides use a new chart layout, so compare with the guide for your year. Toyota’s guides for 2008–2021 trucks were not available for this page, so the 2nd generation shows no chart: use the guide that came with your truck.

3rd generation (2022–2026)

Reminder system: Oil maintenance reminder (MAINT REQD light or “Oil Maintenance Required” message); reset after each 5,000-mile service.15 Oil changes: every 10,000 miles or 12 months; every 5,000 miles or 6 months if driven mainly on dirt or dusty roads, or if the recommended oil was not used at the last change.

Toyota Tundra 3rd generation: service intervals
ServiceWhen
Tire rotationevery 5,000 miles or 6 months15
Engine air filter (replace)every 30,000 miles or 36 months (inspect every 5,000 miles on dirt or dusty roads)15
Cabin air filterreplace every 30,000 miles or 36 months15
Engine coolantfirst at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months15
Intercooler coolantfirst at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months15
Inverter coolant (hybrid)first at 150,000 miles or 180 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months16
Spark plugsevery 40,000 miles or 48 months15
Brake fluidcheck level and condition at every service; the schedule sets no replacement interval15
Front differential oil (4WD)inspect every 15,000 miles; replace every 15,000 miles if you tow, use a roof carrier, or carry heavy loads15
Rear differential oilinspect every 15,000 miles; replace every 30,000 miles if you tow, use a roof carrier, or carry heavy loads15
Transfer case oil (4WD)inspect every 30,000 miles; replace every 30,000 miles if you tow, carry heavy loads, or drive on dirt or dusty roads15

2nd generation (2008–2021)

Reminder system: Check your owner’s manual. Oil changes: Check your owner’s manual.

Towing changes the schedule

Many Tundras tow, and Toyota treats towing, a roof carrier, or heavy loads as a “special operating condition.” If most of your driving is like that, the 2024 guide moves these jobs from “inspect” to “replace”:

  • Front differential oil (4WD): every 15,000 miles.
  • Rear differential oil: every 30,000 miles.
  • Transfer case oil (4WD): every 30,000 miles (also for mostly dusty or dirt roads).

Mostly dirt or dusty roads also move the oil change to every 5,000 miles or 6 months. Towing now and then doesn’t put you on this list. More: normal vs severe maintenance and differential fluid.

Truck jobs that are easy to miss

  • Spark plugs at 40,000 miles. On the twin-turbo V6 they are on a 40,000-mile schedule, so don’t assume the 100,000-mile intervals common on other engines.
  • Intercooler coolant. The turbo engine has a second coolant loop that cools the intake air. It is changed with the engine coolant: first at 100,000 miles or 120 months, then every 50,000 miles or 60 months.
  • Hybrid inverter coolant. On the i-FORCE MAX, first at 150,000 miles or 180 months.
  • Brake fluid. Checked at each visit; the guide sets no replacement interval, so ask what a check found before paying for a flush.

New Tundras include ToyotaCare for normal factory scheduled maintenance for a set time: ToyotaCare.

FAQ

How often does a Tundra need service?

Every 5,000 miles or 6 months for a rotation and inspection, with an oil and filter change every 10,000 miles or 12 months on 2022 and later trucks.

When do Tundra spark plugs need changing?

Every 40,000 miles or 48 months on the 2022-and-later 3.4L twin-turbo V6, according to Toyota’s 2024 guide. For a 2008–2021 V8, check the guide for your year.

Does towing change the Tundra maintenance schedule?

Yes, if you tow most of the time. The differential and transfer case oil are then replaced every 15,000 to 30,000 miles instead of only being inspected.

Do I have to service my Tundra at a Toyota dealer?

No. ToyotaCare visits are at Toyota dealers, but a qualified shop can do scheduled maintenance. Keep the receipts; see maintenance and your warranty.

Milealot is an independent site, not affiliated with or endorsed by Toyota Motor North America. Toyota, Tundra, ToyotaCare, and i-FORCE MAX are trademarks of their owner and are used here only to name the vehicles and programs.

Sources

  1. 2008 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34467U (© 2007) (checked November 12, 2026)
  2. 2009 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34474U (checked November 12, 2026)
  3. 2010 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34490U (checked November 12, 2026)
  4. 2010 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34500U (checked November 12, 2026)
  5. Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34491U (2nd generation, year not printed; 2011–2013 inferred) (checked November 12, 2026)
  6. Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34525U (2nd generation, year not printed; 2011–2013 inferred) (checked November 12, 2026)
  7. 2014 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34561U (checked November 12, 2026)
  8. Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM34594U (2nd generation, year not printed; 2015–2017 inferred) (checked November 12, 2026)
  9. Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM0C009U (2nd generation, year not printed; 2018–2019 inferred) (checked November 12, 2026)
  10. Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM0C039U (2nd generation, year not printed; 2020–2021 inferred) (checked November 12, 2026)
  11. 2022 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM0C029U (i-FORCE gas) (checked November 12, 2026)
  12. 2022 Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX Owner’s Manual OM0C031U (hybrid) (checked November 12, 2026)
  13. 2025 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Manual OM0C066U (i-FORCE gas) (checked November 12, 2026)
  14. 2025 Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX Owner’s Manual OM0C067U (hybrid) (checked November 12, 2026)
  15. 2024 Toyota Tundra Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 12, 2026)
  16. 2023 Toyota Tundra i-FORCE MAX Warranty & Maintenance Guide (checked November 12, 2026)