FYI: Toyota has announced a massive recall involving over 100,000 Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs due to potential engine issues.
Toyota to Replace Engines in Over 100,000 Tundra and Lexus LX Vehicles
Toyota is gearing up for a significant recall by replacing the engines in over 100,000 of its full-size Tundra pickup trucks and Lexus LX luxury SUVs. This measure aims to address the presence of machining debris in some of their engines, as reported by Automotive News on Thursday.
Recall Details
In May, Toyota disclosed that this recall affects 102,000 vehicles, specifically those equipped with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 engines. This critical component has come under scrutiny due to possible contamination with machining debris, which could lead to engine knocking, uneven performance, or failure to start.
"Caught early, these issues can be mitigated effectively," says a Toyota spokesperson in correspondence with Automotive News. To aid its customers, Toyota plans to replace these faulty engines free of charge.
Dealership Services
Affected vehicle owners will be provided with loaner or rental cars while their engines are replaced, a procedure anticipated to take between 13 to 21 hours. Though the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had yet to release information at the time of publication, Toyota assures that they will disseminate more details to their customers later this month.
Changes to Tundra and LX Series
Both the Tundra and LX underwent significant redesigns for the 2022 model year, replacing their former naturally aspirated V-8 engines with the current twin-turbo V-6. Interestingly, the same V-6 engine is used in the Toyota Sequoia’s hybrid powertrain since its redesign for the 2023 model year, although no recalls have been issued for the Sequoia yet.
Past Recalls
This isn’t the first time the vehicles have encountered issues. In February, the Sequoia was part of a large-scale recall involving 280,000 vehicles, including the Tundra and LX, to rectify a transmission-related rollover risk. Additionally, Toyota recalled over 168,000 Tundras in August 2023 due to a fuel line leak, and in June 2022, the Tundra faced another recall shortly after its release for potential rear axle housing detachment.
Given this sequence of recalls, Toyota is working diligently to ensure the safety and reliability of their vehicles. "We’re committed to correcting these issues efficiently and transparently," the spokesperson added.
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Authored by Donald Smith, Editor of Automotive.fyi
