102,000 TOYOTA TUNDRAS & LEXUS LXS RECALLED FOR ENGINE FAILURE RISK

Author: Mansoor Ali

Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Author: Mansoor Ali

Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Recall Scope

Toyota is recalling 102,000 vehicles, including Toyota Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years.

Author: Mansoor Ali

Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Cause of Recall

The recall is due to machining debris left in the engine during manufacturing, which can cause crankshaft main bearing failure.

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Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Models Affected

Only purely gas-powered models are affected; hybrid powertrain models are not included in the recall.

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Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Engine Type

The recall affects vehicles equipped with the V35A engine, a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V-6.

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Potential Issues

Debris in the engine can lead to engine knocking, rough running, inability to start, or loss of power while driving.

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Crash Risk

Loss of power at higher speeds can significantly increase the risk of a crash.

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Hybrid Exemption

Hybrid models are excluded because, in the event of an engine failure, they retain some motive power for limited distances and warn the driver with audio and visual messages.

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Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Notification Timeline

Toyota will notify owners of affected vehicles by late July.

Author: Mansoor Ali

Publishing Date : 05/06/2024

Free Repair

All repairs related to this recall will be provided at no cost under warranty.