Toyota is recalling approximately 62,000 US pickups due to a manufacturing defect in a single batch of camshafts that could break while driving. The recall targets certain non-hybrid 2022–2023 and 2025–2026 Tundras, according to Toyota’s November announcement. An incorrectly manufactured camshaft could snap, causing a loss of power at higher speeds and increasing crash risk.
The technical reality of this issue lies under the hood, where a faulty camshaft can have serious consequences. As ever, the detail that matters is the specific batch of camshafts from one supplier, which is believed to have produced approximately 300 affected components. Toyota estimates that only about 300 of these faulty parts may have been installed in the recalled vehicles.
Background And Scope
The recall does not include any hybrid Tundra pickups or Sequoia SUVs, nor any 2024 model-year trucks. Toyota traced the issue back to a single batch of camshafts from one undisclosed supplier. The announced repair is an inspection, followed by replacement of the camshaft if it may be from the affected lot. Toyota says the repair work will be free and involved owners will be notified by mid-January 2027.
Inspection And Replacement Process
Toyota will reach out to owners and have them bring their trucks in for a camshaft inspection to see if they’ve got one of the bad parts. If a truck does have the faulty camshaft, the dealer will swap it out for free. Owners can check their vehicles through Toyota’s recall site or the NHTSA database. The recall adds to a run of engine problems with the Tundra’s twin-turbo V6, which was recalled in 2024 over machining debris that could cause engine failure.
Toyota’s decision to inspect 62,000 trucks to find 300 faulty parts suggests that the company cannot trace exactly which vehicles received the bad lot. This is not the first time the Tundra has faced engine-related troubles, as the twin-turbo V6 has been subject to previous recalls. Despite this, Toyota is taking proactive steps to address the issue and ensure owner safety.
By mid-January 2027, owners of the affected vehicles will be notified and can take their trucks in for inspection and potential replacement. With the recall process in place, Toyota aims to rectify the situation and prevent any further incidents related to the faulty camshafts. As of mid-January 2027, owners can expect to receive notifications and take the necessary steps to have their vehicles inspected and repaired if needed.
Sources
- Toyota Recalls 62,000 Tundras for Camshafts That Could Snap, and Owners With Replacement Engines Are Asking If They’re Affected
- Toyota Tundra Recalled Again Over Another V6 Engine Problem
- Toyota Tundra Recalled Again for Camshafts That May Snap While Driving
- Toyota recalls 62,000 Tundras over faulty camshafts | Automotive World
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