Toyota Replacing 102K Tundra and Lexus LX Engines after Recall

• Toyota and Lexus will replace roughly 100,000 engines in Tundra trucks and LX SUVs built for the 2022 and 2023 model years.
• The replacement engines will resolve a May recall caused by machining debris left in the engine during the manufacturing process.
• The affected engines will be replaced free of charge; as of May 2024, Toyota was aware of 824 engine warranty claims that appear related to the issue.

Toyota and Lexus are biting the bullet and replacing roughly 100,000 engines for owners of certain Tundra pickups and LX SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years. The replacement engines are necessary due to a recall issued in May caused by machining debris left in the engine during the manufacturing process.

While the company had not figured out a fix at the time of the recall, an updated statement from Toyota on July 25 confirmed that Toyota’s solution is a simple one: Replace the whole dang thing. The full recall population includes 102,092 vehicles—98,568 Tundras and 3,524 LX600s.

The recall only went into effect for purely gas-powered models, meaning Tundra and LX models with Toyota’s hybrid powertrain are unaffected. According to documents associated with the recall, in May 2024, Toyota was aware of 824 engine warranty claims believed to be associated with the issue. Thankfully, the brand was not aware of any injuries related to the problem.

Toyota will begin contacting affected owners about the issue by late July, so right about now. Owners who are concerned their vehicle may be included can check using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website or Toyota’s recall tool.

Source: Motor - aranddriver.com