The 2022 Tundra with its new 3.4L/3.5L twin-turbo V6 (i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX hybrid) has significant early-life engine failure issues tied to manufacturing defects, plus first-year transmission programming and cooling concerns that Toyota has been addressing through recalls and TSBs.
Symptoms: Sudden loss of power and metal-on-metal knocking noise, Check engine light with low oil pressure codes, Complete engine seizure requiring tow, Metal shavings in oil during early oil changes
Fix: Toyota has issued recalls for machining debris left in crankshaft oil passages during manufacturing. Affected engines require complete short block or full engine replacement under warranty. Out-of-warranty involves 25-35 hours labor for engine R&R plus machine work. Many cases covered by Toyota goodwill even slightly out of warranty due to defect acknowledgment.
Estimated cost: $15,000-22,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Failure
Common · high severity
Typical onset: 5,000-35,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid leaking from cooler line connections, Burning smell or smoke from hot fluid on exhaust, Transmission overheating warnings on dashboard, Fluid pooling under vehicle after parking
Fix: Recall-covered issue with improperly manufactured cooler lines that crack or separate. Replacement involves dropping skid plates and routing new lines, approximately 3-4 hours. If not caught early, contaminated transmission may need flush or replacement. Check for active recalls before purchase.
Estimated cost: $0 (recall) or $800-1,200 if self-pay
10-Speed Automatic Transmission Harsh Shifting and Shudder
Common · medium severity
Typical onset: 0-50,000 mi
Symptoms: Hard downshifts from 3rd to 2nd or 2nd to 1st at stops, Shudder or vibration during light acceleration at 25-45 mph, Delayed engagement when shifting from Park to Drive, Hunting between gears on slight inclines
Fix: First-year transmission calibration issues. Most cases resolved with TSB software updates (1.5 hours). Persistent cases may need transmission fluid flush with Toyota WS fluid or torque converter replacement. Check that all TSB updates have been applied. Some units require transmission mount replacement due to excess vibration damage (2 hours labor).
Estimated cost: $200-500 for updates and fluid, $1,800-2,400 if torque converter needed
Turbocharger Wastegate Rattle and Boost Issues
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 20,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: Rattling noise from engine bay on cold starts that disappears when warm, Lack of power during acceleration or towing, P0234 or P0299 codes (overboost or underboost), Hissing or whistling sounds under load
Fix: Wastegate actuator sticking or wastegate flapper valve wear. Each turbo requires 8-10 hours for R&R due to tight packaging. Many techs replace both turbos if one fails due to labor overlap. Warranty coverage depends on mileage and whether tune or modifications present.
Estimated cost: $3,500-5,500 per turbo, $6,000-9,000 for both
Hybrid Battery Cooling Fan Failure (i-FORCE MAX)
Rare · medium severity
Typical onset: 15,000-50,000 mi
Symptoms: Hybrid system warning light with reduced power mode, Loud fan noise or complete silence from battery area, Battery temperature warnings in hot climates, Intermittent hybrid system shutdowns
Fix: Hybrid battery pack cooling fan motor or controller failure. Access requires removing rear seat bottom and trim panels. Fan assembly replacement takes 3-4 hours. Some early production units had inadequate filtration causing premature failure. Check warranty extension eligibility.
Estimated cost: $1,200-1,800
Instrument Cluster and Infotainment System Freezing
Occasional · low severity
Symptoms: Gauge cluster going black or freezing on startup, Infotainment screen unresponsive to touch inputs, Backup camera delayed or not displaying, Safety system warnings displaying incorrectly
Fix: Software bug in early production units. TSB covers software updates for cluster and head unit (1-2 hours). Rare cases need cluster replacement if hardware corruption occurred. Most resolved with over-the-air updates or dealer reflash. Check software version before blaming hardware.
Estimated cost: $150-300 for software flash, $1,500-2,200 if cluster replacement needed
Owner tips
Change oil every 5,000 miles with quality synthetic (0W-20) — critical for turbo longevity and preventing debris accumulation in oil passages
Run transmission through all gears weekly if used for short trips only — 10-speed needs regular engagement to prevent valve body sticking
Check for open recalls monthly via Toyota's VIN lookup — engine and transmission recalls are safety-critical
Avoid extended idle times with turbos — let engine idle 30 seconds before shutdown after hard driving to cool turbos properly
For hybrid models, park in shade when possible — battery cooling system works hard in extreme heat and premature fan failure is expensive
Avoid 2022s unless all recalls completed and extended warranty in place — the first-year twin-turbo V6 has too many catastrophic engine failure reports to recommend used without protection, but 2023+ models with updated manufacturing appear more stable.
AI-assisted summary drawn from NHTSA recall data, our labor-times database, and platform knowledge. Not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on a specific vehicle.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 25V767000
2025-11-06
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The remedy is currently under development. Once the repair is available, repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V657000
2025-10-01
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · 25V322000
2025-05-15
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
Consequence: Reverse light failure may reduce visibility, and not alert pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is backing up, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in July 2025.Some owner notification letters were mailed September 11, 2025. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated in first quarter 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL · 24V381000
2024-05-30
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 24V125000
2024-02-21
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
Consequence: Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 23V757000
2023-11-09
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 23V566000
2023-08-10
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
STRUCTURE:BODY · 23V142000
2023-03-03
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
Consequence: A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Consequence: A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · 22V661000
2022-09-01
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: An electronic parking brake that cannot be engaged while in "park," may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that fails to display the correct image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · 22V445000
2022-06-23
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Consequence: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · 22V285000
2022-04-28
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather, preventing the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA04.
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