The 2024 Tundra with the new 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (i-FORCE and i-FORCE MAX hybrid) has experienced significant engine internal failures at extremely low mileage, primarily related to machining debris left in the crankshaft during manufacturing. These catastrophic failures have prompted recalls and complete engine replacements.
Catastrophic Engine Failure - Machining Debris in Crankshaft
Occasional · high severity
Typical onset: 500-15,000 mi
Symptoms: Sudden engine knocking or rattling from lower end, Metallic debris in oil during first few changes, Check engine light with low oil pressure codes, Complete loss of power / engine seizure in severe cases
Fix: Complete engine replacement under warranty (TSB covering manufacturing defect). Out-of-warranty requires full short block or long block replacement: 18-25 hours labor depending on 2WD/4WD and standard vs hybrid configuration. Toyota extended warranty coverage for affected VINs.
Estimated cost: $15,000-22,000
Transmission Oil Cooler Line Leaks
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 10,000-30,000 mi
Symptoms: Transmission fluid spots under vehicle near radiator area, Low transmission fluid warnings on dash, Burnt transmission fluid smell, Delayed or harsh shifting when fluid level drops
Fix: Replace transmission oil cooler lines and top off fluid. Sometimes requires radiator removal for access on hybrid models: 3-5 hours labor. Covered under powertrain warranty for most cases.
Estimated cost: $600-1,200
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Failures
Occasional · medium severity
Typical onset: 20,000-50,000 mi
Symptoms: Check engine light with P0234 (overboost) or P0299 (underboost) codes, Significant loss of power under acceleration, Whistling or fluttering sounds from engine bay, Limp mode activation
Fix: Replace wastegate actuator on affected turbo (driver or passenger side). Does not always require full turbo replacement: 4-6 hours labor per side. Some cases require complete turbocharger replacement if actuator damage affected internal components.
Estimated cost: $1,200-3,500
Hybrid Battery Cooling System Faults (i-FORCE MAX)
Rare · medium severity
Typical onset: 15,000-40,000 mi
Symptoms: Hybrid system warning light illuminated, Reduced electric-only range, Cooling fan runs constantly when parked, High-voltage battery temperature warnings
Fix: Replace hybrid battery cooling fan assembly or coolant pump. Diagnostic time adds 1-2 hours to identify exact component: 3-4 hours total labor for fan, 5-7 hours for pump replacement including coolant flush.
Estimated cost: $1,800-3,200
Backup Camera / Software Glitches
Common · low severity
Symptoms: Backup camera freezes or shows black screen intermittently, Multimedia system requires frequent reboots, Delayed camera activation when shifting to reverse, Parking sensor false alerts
Fix: Software reflash at dealer usually resolves. Multiple TSBs issued for multimedia system updates: 0.5-1 hour for reflash. Some units require camera module replacement if hardware failure confirmed: 2 hours labor.
Estimated cost: $150-800
Rear Differential Pinion Seal Leaks (4WD Models)
Occasional · low severity
Typical onset: 30,000-60,000 mi
Symptoms: Gear oil dripping from rear differential pinion area, Whining noise from rear end when coasting, Low differential fluid levels on inspection
Fix: Replace rear pinion seal and crush sleeve, refill with gear oil: 3-4 hours labor including setup and backlash check. Sometimes requires complete pinion bearing replacement if seal wore bearing surface.
Estimated cost: $500-1,100
Owner tips
Check engine oil religiously during first 20,000 miles — metal debris visible on dipstick or magnetic drain plug is cause for immediate dealer visit
Keep all oil change receipts and documentation; extended warranty claims on engine failures require proof of maintenance
Update multimedia software at dealer annually — many TSBs released for 2024 model year systems
Hybrid models: monitor hybrid battery cooling fan operation during summer months; constant running indicates pending failure
Use only Toyota-spec 0W-16 synthetic oil for turbo longevity; turbos run extremely hot and oil degrades faster than naturally aspirated engines
Avoid 2024 model year entirely until 2025+ production resolved the crankshaft machining defect — catastrophic engine failures at under 10k miles are unacceptable even with warranty coverage due to downtime and resale value impact.
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 9, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 26V038000
2026-01-23
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The rearview camera image may not 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 camera image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26TB02 and 26TA02.
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.
TIRES:SIDEWALL · 24V767000
2024-10-15
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The passenger-side front and rear tires may have inner sidewall damage, which can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure.
Consequence: A sudden loss of tire pressure can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA12.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 24V548000
2024-07-23
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
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.
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