Toyota recalls more than 126,000 vehicles over potential engine failure issue
FILE-Cars for sale at a Toyota dealership are seen in Hayward, California, on Monday, June 24, 2024. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Toyota is recalling over 126,000 vehicles because of a possible engine failure problem that can result in crashes.
Toyota vehicles recalled
Why you should care:
Approximately 126,691 vehicles are part of the recall and involve certain models of Toyota and Lexus cars.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall covers 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Below is the number of vehicles recalled for each model.
- 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra – 113,079 vehicles
- 2022-2024 Lexus LX – 9,895 vehicles
- 2024 Lexus GX – 3,717 vehicles
NHTSA officials explained on their website that debris from the manufacturing process might contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
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This latest recall is an extension of a separate one reported in May 2024 by the NHTSA. Last year’s recall included 102,092 vehicles, including the 2022-2023 Lexus LX and the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra.
Are repairs available for the recalled cars?
What you can do:
Toyota said once a remedy is available, owners of the recalled vehicles can receive repairs for free.
Letters informing car owners of the safety risk will be mailed on Dec. 22. In the meantime, owners with questions about the recall can call Toyota’s customer service number at 1-800-331-4331.
The automaker’s numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands the previous NHTSA recall number 24V381, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.