- Toyota just recalled another 44,000 Tundras over the same engine failure issue.
- The entire issue stems back to debris getting into the engine during production.
- Reddit owners say the growing recall is hurting confidence in Toyota’s truck.
Few recent recalls are as infamous as Toyota’s twin-turbo V6 problem. The automaker agreed in 2024 to replace engines in over 102,000 trucks. Then, late last year, it added thousands more to the list and expanded the population into the 2024 model year. That list includes the gas-only Toyota Tundra, and Lexus GX and LX. Now, it’s expanding it once again with a further 44,000 trucks that need new engines. Somehow, the problem appears to be getting worse at the factory, too.
Specifically, the new recall includes “approximately 44,000” non-hybrid 2024MY Tundras in the U.S. Combined with the previous recalls, we’re talking about over a quarter of a million pickups. All of them could have metal debris in their engines from the production line, and that debris could cause a failure. The issue with these trucks is somewhat more embarrassing for Toyota, though.
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According to the automaker, “The engines involved in this new recall were produced using additional controls for removing manufacturing debris. We have found that, even after these additional controls, the remaining debris could be sufficient to cause damage to the #1 main bearing and lead to this issue.”
That’s a rough look considering the size and scope of these recalls. Not only are trucks in general supposed to be tough, but we’re talking about a brand that has largely built its reputation on reliability.
That said, the brand promises that this time it’s got things straightened out. “Engines produced after those included in this recall were manufactured with an improved #1 main bearing to help resist certain debris that might remain,” it says. That’s a notable bit of wording because it effectively acknowledges some debris could continue slipping through, even if later engines are more resistant. Meanwhile, hybrid Tundras remain excluded.
Reddit discussions around the recall expansion show a mix of exhaustion and skepticism. One owner whose engine failed before being covered wrote, “It’s hard to have confidence in the safety of the truck now, especially with two small kids.” Toyota says it’s repaired more than 77,000 vehicles already, but remedies for this newest batch and the November 2025 expansion still aren’t finalized.
