Car Trouble: After 37K miles, my 2022 Toyota Tundra has stopped working. The dealership provided a Corolla as a loaner, but it's not meeting my job requirements; I urgently need a replacement Tundra.
The Toyota Tundra engine recall, first issued in May 2024, has affected certain 2022 and 2023 models due to a risk of engine failure leading to vehicle stalling[2]. The automaker is currently developing a fix for this issue, but a concrete timeline for completion remains unclear[1].
Toyota has announced a phased approach to manage the logistics of replacing entire engine assemblies in a large number of vehicles while mitigating risks to customers. The recall covers approximately 100,000 vehicles, divided into four phases, each addressing around 27,000 vehicles[3].
- Phase 1 of the recall covers vehicles produced from early November 2021 to late February 2022.
- Phase 2 covers vehicles produced from late February 2022 to mid-June 2022.
- Phase 3 covers vehicles produced from mid-June 2022 to late September 2022.
- Phase 4 covers vehicles produced from late September 2022 to mid-February 2023.
Affected Tundra owners will receive letters from Toyota, but they can also contact their local Toyota dealership with their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to determine if their vehicle is affected and which phase it falls under.
One Tundra owner, Tamas Balint, has been bumped to the top of the list for the engine recall and is hoping to have it done within a week. However, he may have to keep a Corolla loaner while waiting, as the availability of Tundra loaners depends on the individual dealer and their inventory[4].
The recall applies to certain 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra models with the base i-FORCE engine, but not the i-FORCE MAX hybrid variant or 2024 and 2025 models[5]. This exclusion has led to lawsuits seeking remedy and expanded coverage for the 2024 and hybrid variants[1].
Industry experts and reviewers advise caution with 2022-2024 models due to unresolved engine reliability issues. The 2026 model year is suggested as safer to consider[3].
The current status of the recall is ongoing, with no public, specific timeline for when Toyota will complete remedy repairs or extend recalls to additional models or years. Affected owners remain concerned with driving vehicles considered potentially unsafe until fixes are available[1].
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/toyota-recalls-tundra-pickups-2022-2023-models-over-engine-stall-risk/ [2] https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/business/toyota-tundra-recall.html [3] https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a37986323/toyota-tundra-recall-2022-2023-models/ [4] https://www.autonews.com/manufacturing/toyota-tundra-engine-recall-affects-100000-vehicles [5] https://www.tundratalk.com/forums/threads/tundra-recall-2022-2023-models.160699/
The upcoming car-maintenance for certain 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra models may cause some owners to reconsider their lifestyle choices, as they worry about the potential safety issues. Despite the ongoing recall, sports enthusiasts might still find interest in the Tundra's capabilities, particularly in the i-FORCE MAX hybrid variant or 2024 and 2025 models, should they become available.
