2022 Toyota Tundra engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V767000Nov 6, 2025126,691 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  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.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 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.

• Recall 24V381000May 30, 2024102,092 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 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.

  Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 5, 202637,049 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer for maintenance, where it was discovered that the vehicle had an oil pressure failure. The local dealer associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was previously repaired under the recall at another dealer. The local dealer advised the contact to contact the original servicing dealer about the failure. The original…

   NHTSA complaint #11769025 · source
2. Filed Sep 6, 2026IDEngine

   This is a follow-up to my NHTSA complaint tracking #11742382, filed June 5, 2026, before my recall repair. I'm filing again because the repair is now complete and it has raised two new concerns: undocumented warranty coverage on the replacement engine, and an unresolved question about whether a second, broader recall applies to that replacement engine. 1. Recall repair completed. Under NHTSA Campaign 24V381000 (Toyota internal 24TA07, filed 2024-05-30), my original engine…

   NHTSA complaint #11762486 · source
3. Filed Sep 5, 2026TXEngine

   REPEATED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE / FAILED RECALL REMEDY. My 2022 Toyota Tundra suffered a complete engine seizure and sudden loss of motive power August 30, 2026, creating an immediate traffic hazard. This is the SECOND time this vehicle has experienced a catastrophic main bearing failure of its twin-turbo V6 engine. The original factory engine was replaced by an authorized Toyota dealership under Safety Recall 24V-381 / 24TA07 in March 2025. The defect should have been…

   NHTSA complaint #11762388 · source
4. Filed Sep 1, 2026TXEngine

   I am filing this complaint regarding my Toyota Tundra and Toyota Safety Recall 24TA07. My vehicle was previously affected by this engine recall, and Toyota replaced the engine as the recall remedy. The replacement engine has now failed with the same or substantially similar engine issue that resulted in the original recall and engine replacement. I am very concerned that a replacement engine installed as the remedy for a safety recall has experienced the same type of…

   NHTSA complaint #11761432 · source
5. Filed Aug 29, 2026ALEngine

   "I am writing to report a latent safety concern regarding my 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid equipped with the V35A-FTS engine. Non-hybrid 2022–2024 Tundras sharing this exact V35A engine block architecture are subject to active safety recalls (NHTSA Campaign IDs: 24V381, 25V767, and 26V320) due to crankshaft main bearing failure caused by manufacturing debris and oil film disruption. My hybrid model utilizes the same V35A internal engine short-block assembly and suffers from the…

   NHTSA complaint #11760653 · source
6. Filed Aug 25, 202658,848 miTXEngine

   The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact previously received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V381000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that at start-up there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine, and the engine idled, with the RPM fluctuating. While accelerating from a stop, the RPM fluctuated, and the vehicle hesitated and jerked. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was…

   NHTSA complaint #11759434 · source
7. Filed Aug 23, 2026MTCrashTowedDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemEngine

   I am 99% sure my vehicle is compromised via a cybersecurity incident. My emergency brake will sometimes slam for no reason, no multi media system updates have occurred for over two years, and the vehicle will randomly beep on its own, unlocking the doors. Another major issue is a recent electric harness failure that the mechanics have no idea how it happened. It cost me over 8,000. Warning lights also turn on for no apparent reason such as parking, sensors, and other…

   NHTSA complaint #11758940 · source
8. Filed Aug 16, 2026GAEngine

   This is a repeat engine failure on a vehicle that already received the manufacturer's recall remedy. On XXX, at 69,420 miles, the original engine was replaced under Toyota's recall for the V35A 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (manufacturing debris contaminating crankshaft bearings), at Capital Toyota in [XXX]. On XXX, at 109,367 miles — approximately 39,947 miles after the recall replacement engine was installed — the replacement engine failed catastrophically. We first heard knocking in…

   NHTSA complaint #11757267 · source
9. Filed Aug 3, 2026WVEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   Manufacturer Recall Number25TB06 NHTSA Recall Number25V322 In regards to the above mentioned recalls. The vehicle's reverse camera began flashing while driving forward. The R light on the gearshift was also flashing. While driving forward about 15 mph out of a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly went into reverse on it's own, locked up and would not move. I had to have the vehicle towed to the dealership. This happened around the week of June 8. The dealership says that they…

   NHTSA complaint #11754438 · source
10. Filed Jul 24, 2026FLEngine

    Summary of Complaint I am submitting this complaint to report what I believe may be a safety-related defect involving the twin-turbocharger system on my 2022 Toyota Tundra (VIN: [XXX]). The driver’s side turbocharger failed at approximately 58,000 miles and had to be replaced. Approximately 6,000 miles later, at around 64,000 miles, the passenger-side turbocharger also failed. The vehicle has been properly maintained and serviced by authorized Toyota dealerships. A failed…

    NHTSA complaint #11752744 · source
11. Filed Jul 13, 2026GAElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Driving on the interstate and the truck surged very hard. The truck began to surge very hard and went into decreased speed mode. We were told by the dealer there is a TSB for the PCM. This decreased power caused the truck to not be able to travel over 25 MPH in a 70 MPH zone. This caused an unsafe situation.

    NHTSA complaint #11750077 · source
12. Filed Jun 9, 202666,000 miFLEngine

    The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…

    NHTSA complaint #11742898 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology