Toyota Recalls 102,000 Tundra and Lexus Models, Malfunctioning Engines Prompt Alert

Jun 03, 2024 03:23 AM EDT

A PICKUP TRUCK ON THE DESERT TOYOTA — (Photo : PEXELS/ Soumith Soman )

Some Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX model years are subject to a recall related to their V6 engines. Owners of affected vehicles will receive notifications by July 2024. Currently, more than 100,000 Toyota Tundra models are part of a recall due to engine malfunctions.

Recall Alert: Toyota Tundra, Lexus

Toyota is undergoing an additional recall, focusing on the V6 engine of the recently introduced third-generation Toyota Tundra and fourth-generation Lexus LX. Toyota has revealed that around 102,000 vehicles are impacted, encompassing the 2022-2023 model years of both models sold in North America.

The issue specifically affects the conventional gas-powered Lexus LX600 and Tundra variants due to potential sudden stalling risks with their V6 engines. According to CarBuzz, Toyota has expressed worries about machining debris in the 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V35A-FTS V6 engines that power the Tundra and LX models.

In general, the presence of such junk in engines should be avoided to prevent a variety of issues, such as rough running, power loss, knocking, and difficulty starting. Toyota emphasized the possible hazards, such as the potential for collisions brought on by a power outage at high speeds, even though the company made no specific reference of any incidences connected to this problem.

Toyota is working on a solution for the engine debris issue in the Tundra and LX models without specifying the remedy. Owners will receive notifications by July 2024 and can check the recall status using the Toyota portal or NHTSA website.

The 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra faced issues previously, including a class-action lawsuit for faulty fuel lines, resulting in a recall of 168,000 units last year.

More About This Recall

As reported by MotorBiscuit, individuals who own one of the 102,000 Toyota Tundra models facing a recall for engine failure may need to schedule a service appointment at their local dealership. This issue, deemed catastrophic, pertains specifically to the conventional gas-powered engine and not the higher-performing Hybrid variant.

Additionally, specific information was shared about the concern. The issue involves spun engine bearings that have the potential to cause complete engine breakdown.

There is a chance that manufacturing debris was not properly removed from the engine during production, resulting in possible outcomes such as engine knocking, rough operation, starting difficulties, and abrupt power loss.

The elevated risk of accidents and injuries, particularly at higher speeds, accompanies this power loss. Toyota has yet to devise a solution for this issue but intends to inform owners once a plan is formulated.

The resolution might entail engine replacement, posing a significant financial challenge for Toyota to address. As per Autoevolution, customers in both the United States and Canada will receive notifications regarding this issue through premium mail by the end of July 2024.

Unfortunately, Toyota has not yet developed a solution at present. The safety recall notifications state: "Toyota is currently working on the solution for this problem." Autoevolution highlighted that potentially problematic pickup trucks were manufactured for the model years 2022 to 2023.

Whereas suspect utility vehicles were exclusively produced for the 2022 model year. The issue impacts only the gas-exclusive Tundra i-FORCE and LX 600 models. Notably, the hybridized iteration of the Tundra, known as the i-FORCE MAX, remains unaffected.