Sadly, Tyler's fate was sealed during season 8, episode 3, "You Decided I Was Worth Saving," when Damon Salvatore ripped his throat out.

Does Tyler Die Season 8?

Damon tells Matt that he killed Tyler Lockwood. Matt finds Tyler's body, confirming Damon killed him. Matt informs the others of Tyler's death and when he, Caroline, Stefan, and Alaric go to bury him, they are met by Damon.

Does Tyler really die in Season 3?

One character given no such grace was Tyler, however, and he and Caroline endure an excruciating farewell before he dismisses her from his death scene. But it's revealed during the final moments that Tyler (or at least his body) is actually alive and well, explaining his urgency when trying to send Caroline away.