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P2442 on TOYOTA TUNDRA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
19
Most Affected
2008, 2011, 2007

What P2442 Means on Your TOYOTA TUNDRA

Real TOYOTA TUNDRA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"1st week of april, 2011, 2007 tundra went into "limp" mode, hooked up tester, said p2442 code. common problem, on these trucks, from what dealer told me. ordered parts, at that time. $1500.00 of parts ordered. took 9 weeks, to get parts. a very dangerous truck to drive, with this situation."

— 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 04/17/2011

"2007 toyota tundra went into limp mode. error p2442 reported. 75k miles on truck with air induction system valve sticking due to what appear to be water intrusion. the failure started out intermittently, then became consistent. cost $1000 to replace both valves in each air induction bank."

— 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 06/06/2011

"2007 toyota tundra 4.7l engine p2442 code engine in limp mode. secondary air intake valve failed in open position. 62000 miles. this is a known defective system that fails if driven in wet conditions due to poor air fan intake design. it sits in the wheel well and is wet all the time."

— 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA owner • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • Filed 06/07/2011

"The toyota tundra 2007-2010 carry a major saftey issues all over the net, under error code p2415 or p2440 or p2441 or p2442 series of errors, which prevent the truck from accelerating or stopping properly for that matter."

— 2007 TOYOTA TUNDRA owner • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 03/06/2010

"NHTSA id #10140591 was the campaign that my truck was warrantied under, i am exactly 64 days outside of toyota's extended warranty and my truck started throwing code p2442 bank 2 secondary air injector valve staying open, a known issue with this truck."

— 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA owner • POWER TRAIN,ENGINE • Filed 05/13/2019

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P2442 on TOYOTA TUNDRA

26.3%
15.8%
5.3%
5.3%
5.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2007
4
2008
7
2009
1
2011
5
2012
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

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  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P2442 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026