Owner's Thoughts | My 2023 Tundra's 3.4L Engine is Recalled

This is a bummer. My 2023 3rd gen Toyota Tundra's 3.4 liter twin turbo engine has been recalled. In this video I convey my thoughts and concerns. I'm not thrilled about this and it has me genuinely wondering if Toyota's reputation of reliability is going to be the same. Time will tell. I love Toyota, but dang, this sucks.

[@fjorge4014]

The only reason I am a Toyota owner is for reliability. I truly believe this is just the beginning of the recalls. I have a feeling they will recall every single tundra made. Def not a bullshit debris issue. It’s an engine issue, will we ever know? Not sure .

[@RSHart-d5k]

These same engines have been used for years in Lexus without issues.

[@fjorge4014]

@@RSHart-d5kso what do you think the real issue is? Debris? I think it’s deeper than that.

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@RSHart-d5k actually the contrary, the Lexus LS has been having so many issues using this engine

[@RSHart-d5k]

The issue has already been addressed.

[@quyle9483]

​@user-et4yo4fm1n the issue is you don't know what you're talking about.

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I saw one guy who had to have the shortblock replaced and he went into the dealer service center to check on the progress and they had parts of his truck strewn about all over the place. Now imagine them trying to make repairs of this magnitude at scale. How can you know that the work was done properly?

[@chuckg6039]

You can't

[@quyle9483]

It'll be pretty half hazardly performed. Toyota will underpay technicians while they are frustratingly performing these recall repairs. Engineering flaws are left to be punished to the consumer and service repair. This is how it's done. I know this because I am a mainline technician performing Warranty repairs.

[@All-Miles-Matter]

You can't and that's why people aren't buying them

[@socalpaul487]

Toyota is the only one who knows how many engine failures there have been and they won't ever publicly admit the real number of failures.

[@Uknown76]

I mean the 2az fe engine in my 2006 rav 4 is horrendous its burns oil like crazy Ive maintained it perfectly too Toyotas reputation isn’t a good as i thought

[@DUNEATV]

I know you’re talking logically about statistics, but once they start having more and more engine failures, the percentage is going to go up. I feel like the best thing to do is to trade it in right now. A lot of us know about this problem, but it’s still virtually unknown for most of the public.. get rid of it while you can.

[@RSHart-d5k]

Your sky is falling!

[@GregoryRamsey]

Waay ahead of ya. Loving my new titan

[@davewallace9048]

I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years.. This problem has nothing to do with the brie being left in the motor. It would never be this consistent across-the-board even the Lexus that’s made in Japan is having the same problem. This is 100% design, which I believe Toyota had good intentions, but failed miserably. The only alternative is to buy back all the trucks they sold with this defect. I can’t imagine buying a vehicle that expensive now even after the recall is done the owners will still be worried. They will have a problem say 50, 80, 100 K down the road. I feel for all the owners!!

[@chuckg6039]

What would happen to all the buy backs?

[@RSHart-d5k]

Ok Einstein mechanic, you’re wrong. And reason both plants had problems is they had mirrored their cleaning process to each other. Countermeasure has been put into place. All good.

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@@RSHart-d5kPaid Toyota shill/troll 😂

[@quyle9483]

​@user-et4yo4fm1n could you please stop deflecting with utter BS. Who in their right minds would defend an inferior product this way? You've got something to say about 2009 when toyotas engineering, research and development team screwed up and killed/harmed millions of people and blanket the story that it was a sticking floor mat?

[@davewallace9048]

At least put a brand new crate motor in the vehicles!!

[@BroJerHWG]

They didnt build it wrong...THEY DESIGNED IT WRONG...AND THE REPLACEMENT ENGINE WILL BE EQUALLY FLAWED...Toyota just destroyed their credibility.😂

[@chuckg6039]

Right. Replacement is not the answer unless it's a different engine model.

[@nickforest7816]

They just rebuild the engine and put the old parts back on but your truck needs to be in two halves to do it

[@chuckg6039]

@@nickforest7816 Rebuilds with that bad design will not solve the problem. It'll still be a time bomb.

[@nickforest7816]

@@chuckg6039 I know that I was just pointing out that the new engine is trash my dad worked as a mechanic on semis for years and said turbos are a bad idea in trucks only ment for sports cars more electronics is bad to more potential for things to go wrong the 5.7 v8 was truly proven to be reliable but toyota made a dumb move if you look at the redesigned tundra the front of the truck is mostly plastic the engine starts a little further back so you got all that area that's just plastic

[@chuckg6039]

@@nickforest7816 I'm with you Nick.

[@paul_t_kendall]

Buddies 2013 Tundra with that 5.7 blew up just over 100k miles. Nothing is perfect.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Well.. where to begin. I'll start with I have been a huge Toyota fanboy till now. I was going to drop a video similar to this. I had a 23 and 24 Tundra. When my 23 was totaled out i replaced it with a 24. I heard the reason for the engine going out back then was slag from the casting process was not cleaned up and It was corrected for 2024s. However we are still seeing 24s blowing up too. This in back of my mind and all the creaks and rattles I had led me to getting rid of my 24 and washing my hands with the idea of owning a 3rd gen Tundra for years. For what the truck cost 70k almost in my case, I just couldn't do it. It's a shame really Toyota trucks are not what they were. They have become like all the other brands or so it seems anyway. I kick myself for selling my 21 TRD pro bulletproof Tundra. The 22 4runner my wife has is sadly the last of the great Toyota trucks I'm afraid. So I guess what I am trying to say is , I know how you're feeling right now. It's a shitty feeling.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Yeah man, it really is a bummer. I have confidence Toyota will figure this out in the long run, but it seems like it'll be a slight redesign of the engine vice any slag or debris-related issues. Toyota's stock price won't take a hit, but the North American truck market is definitely losing confidence.

[@tanthony3895]

​@@ThomperBeThompin this will not get figured out. Trade while you can. Be smart.

[@andrewtamkin2511]

my old 5.7 tows everything with ease. over 200k and never stops a beat. Glad i kept it.

[@Vox-Populi]

Buying one of these trucks is the equivalent of building your house on an earthquake fault line. Do so at your own risk.

[@rottenrottie1515]

Millions of homes are located on a fault line , yes it's still standing after all these years...LoL...

[@planoman0935]

Or a flood zone without flood insurance which many do.

[@Richardrefund]

For Toyota to claim debris as the common cause of these failures is implausible, the engines effected are manufactured at different locations. I think they are covering up a bigger issue they don't want to admit yet. Hopefully they make it right for their loyal customers.

[@PRO4XKEV]

Made and assembled in Mexico, will work for CORONA... and taco's.

[@RSHart-d5k]

All made in Alabama.

[@Richardrefund]

@@RSHart-d5k Even the recalled Lexus engines?

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@@RichardrefundLexus engines are made in Japan.

[@Richardrefund]

@@yukonstriker1703 Some of those are among the ones listed as having a concern. I could be wrong

[@Two_Buck]

We all had faith in Toyota to make another great Tundra. Its starting to look like Toyota has lost their way. They are killing their reputation.

[@luckyguy600]

New president/ wrong direction/ They will pay dearly for it. 100,000 engines. Really? I wait for months for a small piece of trim & they are going to fix 100,000 engines! Bingo Bango ... ain't going to happen. Folks are dumping them in mass before their warranty expires on them.

[@RSHart-d5k]

These engines were used in Lexus way before Tundra. This will be corrected.

[@jeffray2869]

@@RSHart-d5k With Turbos??

[@RSHart-d5k]

@@jeffray2869there have been very few issues with turbos.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

​@@RSHart-d5k I think those have different oil pressure on the main bearing.

[@deerock7]

heard some techs talking at a local toyota service center while I was picking up a loaner car...they are completely stressed out and they think this is just the beginning as well along with Toyota isn't telling them the whole truth. they sound overwhelmed with all of the phone inquiries and just don't have any answers. :(

[@andybub45]

Because the fix is very likely going to be “replace the short block assembly”. And it is very labor intensive on this engine. No tech wants to do it, and now 100k of them will be coming into dealerships at the same time for this repair.

[@RSHart-d5k]

They are techs. When I go into the dealership I am surprised how little they know outside of doing their job.

[@quyle9483]

​@@RSHart-d5k you do understand that being a certified technician requires you to enroll in continuous learning requirements. They go to school, and are also required to pass assessments reading self study programs. I take your words with a grain of salt and just bite the bullet to the fact toyota really screwed up.

[@RSHart-d5k]

@@quyle9483that’s great. I work at the Texas plant, very closely with the engineering team and most of what is said on these forums is BS.

[@Andrew-1974]

If it were me, I’d drive it just like you have been. I certainly wouldn’t trust it getting pulled to bits, and reassembled. But what shit position you people are in! 😢

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

*Don't let fear consume you. If you are affected by the recall get it to the dealership ASAP*

[@wayneanderson991]

Just a suggestion for anyone interested, take an oil sample from your 3.4L v6 tundra and send it to a reputable lab for oil analysis. Use that as your starting point and continue to sample for several oil change intervals(5000 miles or less). The lab should have data on this engine for normal oil contamination to be expected. Your sample will be compared to the normal standards for this engine. If you see abnormal wear metals in your samples rise with subsequent oil changes you might have something to worry about. Oil analysis will probably be the best way to gauge your engines health and warn you of impending doom base on main bearing wear metals if your engine is starting to fail. This might put some minds at ease if your samples come back within normal standards until Toyota can properly address this matter.

[@nowayoutstp4]

Good idea.

[@tanthony3895]

Better yet...dump it.

[@robertwotring7318]

2024 Platinum HV 4x4 here. So far flawless. I purchased this truck as i retired last year and want to keep it 10 years. I’m on the fence now. I got a good deal and traded a 22 3.0 diesel Chevy in. Chevy was flawless but the dealer experience was terrible. I’ve owned 7 Toyotas and all have been amazing plus the dealers are usually good to go vs Chevrolet. I’ll be watching this closely and i share your thoughts on a design issue as well.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Very interesting, I'm actually considering the 3.0 Duramax as an option.

[@robertwotring7318]

@@ThomperBeThompin the 24 is having some emissions issues but they just pushed a software update. I’m still on the 3.0 pages. My poor dealer experience was absolutely local. Mileage the 3.0 kills the tundra but, i run Fuelly and my cost per mile is slightly lower on the tundra vs the 3.0 when you factor in def and fuel filter changes every 15-20,000. I’d absolutely buy another as it was flawless and 700+ mile range was common. I’m averaging exactly 19.0 combined in the tundra. Under same use the 3.0 sat at 23.8 lifetime over 56,000 miles. Probably 10-20% towing and 50% hauling 1-2 motorcycles in the bed. The Chevy guys are having way more transmission issues but i hadn’t seen that on the 24’s yet to maybe it’s ironed out.

[@stephenwright133]

I have a 2023 Tundra on the recall list. You summed up my feelings exactly. I’m concerned as well about a long distance trip. I’m not sure what I’m going to do at this point.

[@markf8256]

You are expressing all that I feel about this situation. I don’t tow that often but we do take long trips of several hundred miles. I bought my 2022 Tundra 1794 STD bed in July of 22. It has 27,000 miles on it and other than some minor occasional wind noise from the RR door gasket and occasionally squeaking rear brakes it’s been good. This engine has been used in the non US market for several years and this issue does not appear to be present in those markets, so this limits it to a US production issue. If it’s an engineering issue then Toyota will have to repair or replace nearly 200,000 engines, costing them nearly 2 billion dollars, and that’s before the inevitable law suits. The sad truth is where do we go? We will surely take a bath on any trade in deal, and frankly most of the other brands have their own power train issues. My neighborhood has many light truck owners of all brands. Several have had transmission or engine issues, GM and Ram, in particular. It’s a sucky situation. Toyota learned a lot about PR and engineering adjustments in the early 2000s. I don’t think they will repeat those mistakes, which is why they are quick to put out recalls before the government steps in. All we can do is hope and pray the fix is truly a fix or that fewer engines are actually affected.

[@giecy1977]

Yes, 3.4 was in Lexus ls but how many of them did they sell before they put this engine in mass produce tundra? Maybe 20-30k? So it is not very well tested engine… I am in the same boat and started looking for other truck alternatives but it seems like every engine has its problems…

[@richardgarcia2961]

Regarding your rear squeaking brakes, especially while driving in reverse and applying brakes. I took my truck in for that same reason and there is a problem with the rear calipers and need to be replaced according to my Toyota dealership. I was told I was number 5000 in line to receive new rear brake calipers. ohh any by the way, my truck is 2024 TRD Pro. Go Figure!!!

[@opensourcedev22]

Statistically, the odds are against you as time goes on. Just because your engine is good today, it doesn't mean it'll be good tomorrow. That's a shame considering you just bought it last year

[@saothao5963]

I totally feel the same way you are brother. I bought my 23 Tundra Limted in June of last summer and it's my main vehicle. The metal shavings toyota claim is definitely shady. I love this truck, but considering this being a safety issue and inconvenience for me and my family makes me feel like I should trade it for something else until toyota get it together.

[@Davido50]

Its far more than 1% bud. Its a disaster waiting to happen + your RESALE values are gone. Your stuck w/ POS basically. Engineering perspective.

[@TheWhiteOakHomestead]

You buy a Toyota because you think you can put hundreds of thousands of miles on it and stay safe. I would feel the same way you do with this recall. It would always be in the back of my mind whenever I take a long trip. I really hope Toyota does the right thing here. good luck!

[@scotta6610]

Good video. I think there are lots of people that are thinking like you. Most of us bought Toyotas because of reliability. Let’s see if they step to the plate. In about a month we will know. I will tell you if you google any truck, car, Harley etc. same stuff about breakdowns and issues. I am getting ready to watch a video on the new 2025 Ram and all the issues. My prediction is if Toyota does what they need to do in six months it will be talked about the same way when the v8 tundra was released and they recalled 200k for issues.

[@chuckg6039]

With a flawed design, only options are totally different model engine replacement or buy out.

[@AlexKosanovich]

Gen 2 will aways be more reliable because of its Simplicity ! Period !

[@nickforest7816]

It's not actually engine debris from manufacturing they want you to believe it is but it's actually an engine design failure bring back the v8

[@karlschauff7989]

There's also the transmission issues with the 3rd gen Tundra. It's kinda stayed out of the limelight with all the attention the engine failures is drawing.

[@dannycruse7089]

I'm not too worried about it. Best case scenario is my engine isn't affected. Worst case scenario is I'll get a new engine. Waiting a month or more while it's in the shop is the butt kicker. Some people have multiple rides, so it won't sting them too much. Others who solely depend on it will have to be made right with loaner vehicles.

[@mikelenz56]

Resale/Trade-in values are going to tank!

[@chuckg6039]

New engine of same type puts you in the same boat.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Did they give you a Grand Higlander loaner?

[@MrJamezy]

No... Worst case is your engine fails just after warranty period. I hope that doesn't happen to you. As time goes on and more fail, trucks made after the issues was resolved, then you will have a hard time getting rid of it. Some are claiming the engines are failing after the manufacturing issues were resolved. Haven't seen clear and convincing evidence but I'd be regretting my purchase for sure if I owned one. Resale values are falling like a POS EV car.

[@dannycruse7089]

@@MrJamezy I hope they offer extended. warranties just in case.

[@hall6ppc1]

“ light years ahead of the previous generation “ lol

[@ThomperBeThompin]

It is. Not in long term reliability though, yet.

[@highplainsdrifter9849]

​@@ThomperBeThompin The previous generation Tundras are million mile trucks. So I'd say the 2nd gen are light years ahead.

[@DFWrancher]

lol so true. You get more tech, more rattles, Body lines that don’t match, or the electrical tape we put on my buddies 2023 to stop tailgate rattle for 2 more mpg😂. If it fails out of warranty? 32,000 to replace motor. So it’s basically an EV. Check zeta dog productions on here, his needed multiple rear ends too. Keeping my 2021 5.7 for very long time

[@revtimewest]

Light years ahead into engine failure. Good luck

[@louisdriscoll2580]

I have a 2014 tundra….looks like I’ll be keeping it longer…crossing my fingers no problems

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

It's a engine defect not shavings like they say..kaboom😂

[@RSHart-d5k]

Yet that’s all it was. Countermeasures were already put in place.

[@yukonstriker1703]

​@@RSHart-d5k Are you paid by Toyota to do damage control? 🤣

[@quyle9483]

​@@yukonstriker1703 I think so.

[@outlawet3fan483]

It would be hard to enjoy any type of trip near or far when its always on your mind ok i hope we make it

[@RSHart-d5k]

Just because your truck falls under the recall doesn’t mean it has an engine issue.

[@quyle9483]

That is truthful.

[@josephlondon5018]

That may be true, however I would lose all confidence in the reliability of my truck and would not want to drive it any further than the corner grocery store.

[@bhbdvm1821]

👍🏻. For both of us I hope things will be clarified in the near future and help us maintain our trust in Toyota. I would consider the oil evaluation. I have it performed on every oil change! It’s helpful especially in your case for documentation if needed.

[@alfonsocarnucci3982]

You do deserve an award for using metalurgist in a sentence. I hope I spelled that correctly. But in all reality, that sounds like a potentially sketchy scenario. You have a strong history in the past year plus but others are increasingly claiming they're having issues.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Yeah man, such a tough decision

[@TheWhiteOakHomestead]

Obviously, this dude knows what he’s talking about

[@brandonc8362]

I'm with you 100%. Bought my first brand new truck and went for the Toyota for their reliability reputation. Figured I was safe buying the 3rd year of the new truck and then 3 weeks after buying it they announce the recall. Although mine is not included. I also feel like it is a design issue and they didn't include the 2024 for financial reasons. Just sick thinking about what my plan has to be to get the truck into a dealer in case I break down with 2 dogs, a 9 month old, 3 year old, and my wife. Waited a long time to buy a truck to come to a point where I cant feel safe taking a long trip with the family.

[@rochboulanger6565]

I'm supposed to pick up my 2024 Tundra tomorow. I know the 2024s aren't being recalled (yet) but I'm having second thoughts. I'm thinking it couldnt hurt if I do an oil change immediately after the break-in is over (1000 miles) and then every 3000-4000 miles afterward instead of the factory posted minimums. Or should I go elsewhere altogether? For the record, I also pull my camping trailer long distances...

[@ThomperBeThompin]

It's so tough to say. Being realistic, you're probably going to be fine. It's just up to you and your personal situation on how much risk you're willing to take on. ALL vehicles have their issues, and quite frankly, we have no idea what the failure rate is since the situation remains fluid. There are many Tundras having these issues, but at the same time, there's hundreds of thousands of these 3.4s on the road right now and they're perfectly fine. There is no clear choice, at least for me. I'm still undecided on what I'm going to do.

[@rochboulanger6565]

@@ThomperBeThompin Ya I'm not sure about you, since you're way past the break-in period. Having the first oil changed scheduled at 10 000 miles is total bonkers in my opinion. That first dealer sceduled maintenance at 5000 miles doesn't even include an oil change.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

@@rochboulanger6565 I've been doing my oils changes around 6k intervals bc I tow, but yeah, who knows at this point.

[@JSICycles]

Turn and run and find a low mileage 2021 instead

[@Chrylgirl]

My husband saw a 2018 on the lot, 32000 miles. He said “that will be gone quick” and it is. He has a 2015 Ltd and we were looking. I didn’t like that big Tesla style screen and the choppy angular lines so we decided to think about it, then the engine rumors began to circulate. So we are keeping the 2015

[@mrluis9456]

I traded my 23 Tundra last week

[@giecy1977]

What did you get instead?

[@mrluis9456]

@@giecy1977 24 Tacoma equal trade I like the inside better then tundra plus I wanted out. The 4 cylinder turbo is enough power for me.

[@giecy1977]

@@mrluis9456 another turbo? I am looking for simple v8 but it seems like there is no more trouble free v8's...

[@mrluis9456]

@@giecy1977 You could still get the previous Tundra or GX V8 or just get other brands Chevy,Ford etc.. they still make V8’s

[@giecy1977]

@@mrluis9456 I need a pickup truck. V8s from chevy have issues with lifters, ford only has 5.0 but I don't like f150. I really like gmc at4x with 6.2 but has the same problem with lifters...

[@chrisroy1613]

I love my 2023 SR5 paid a lot for me...first Toyota ever...figured I had all those years of reliability to back me up. My Ram had an electrical problem which led me to Toyota. V8 Titans any good???

[@RomeyRome413]

Nissan Titan is very reliable, especially that V8, it's truly the last of it's kind. Or get a second gen Tundra

[@Rhinopuddles44]

Just traded my 2024 in on a 2019. After seeing vids and hearing stories of affected people enduring the engine failure I didn’t trust the truck with my kids in it. Mine also had fuel gauge issues, back window rattle, and at intersections it would lose power right after acceleration stranding me in the road for a second or two. Took it in for all these issues but without TSBs and no codes thrown they couldn’t do anything. Blaming shavings in the block would be a great way for Toyota to pass blame and costs to the engine manufacturer. (If it’s a different company which I don’t know.) They are losing trade value which I just learned all about, multiple dealers I went to here in Phoenix have lots full of new Tundras with $3K to $5K in discounts already which hurt my trade value. With people just learning about the recall it will probably get worse. If you decide to trade it I wouldn’t wait too long. Good luck I feel your pain.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

Yeah that amount of issues would be very frustrating. I've been lucky, this truck has been perfect so far.

[@chuckg6039]

Why would a dealer accept a trade and then have to deal with the situation,?

[@RSHart-d5k]

A bit premature

[@nooddles12]

if this doesn’t wake them up, they better be ready for reckoning.

[@bobcook8576]

If you stay off the boost the engine may live to see another day. The main bearing girdle that houses those bearings slightly deflects under boost and the bearings come apart. $40k out of warranty. Nobody wants a used late model tundra.

[@AlexKosanovich]

Platform is one big Flop. ! Tacoma and 4Runner will flop right along side of the Tundra !

[@rmb5858]

Great video, and I share your sentiments. I bought a 2024 model in January, hoping that by the third year they would have ironed out all the kinks, but it seems they haven't. I also don't believe the "engine debris" story and suspect a design flaw in the main bearing. I feel that anything short of an engine replacement is not a proper fix for each truck. I'm also worried about taking it on long trips, which is unfair to us owners who paid a lot of money for this vehicle. The thought of an engine failure stresses me out. I worry about where I will be if it happens, how I will get it to Toyota, how long I will be without it, and what I will drive in the meantime (while still making my monthly payments). That being said, and I know I am just wishfully thinking here, Toyota should have to supply a similar vehicle during repair and cover whatever monthly payment you owe during that time.

[@rmb5858]

Furthermore I see a huge class action lawsuit coming

[@rogermeyer860]

great video...I have a 2024 Tundra and love it but this recall has me second guessing my purchase and what to do:(

[@Tehilliym]

Better to be safe than sorry! ❤

[@mikelenz56]

We are currently towing an RV with my 23 Tundra on the way to FL keys. 😳

[@quyle9483]

🙏 I'm sure everything will be OK. I hope so.

[@hectorpena5194]

Who in their right mind will pay $80,000 for a truck😂 Not Me 😂

[@RFJersey]

You sound jealous.

[@davidgaldi2064]

Cost of ownership went way up with those twin turbos, to replace the turbos after 100,000 Mi is going to be very expensive not to mention if something else needs to be done to that vehicle, all modern vehicles are going to be super expensive to repair in the future when there are failures, sucks for the consumer but there's no great options out there. The only option I can see at this point is maybe a Ford F-250 with a V8 and that is a? As well. We lost our loved Tundra with that V6 hope they bring the V8 back

[@RSHart-d5k]

V8s aren’t coming back had your F250 has turbos as well.

[@spitzs4547]

My 22 1794 blow at 18k

[@waynemthacker3775]

My 22 1794 luckily still together at 19,400 .

[@Random1234-j8d]

My 2022 1794 has 36k miles. Tow regularly. Hoping it stays that way

[@chuckg6039]

​@@waynemthacker3775sad when luck is the key

[@giecy1977]

How often were you changing oil? I did my first oil change after 800 miles, then 3200 and after that every 5000 so maybe I didn’t have any debris left? Maybe…

[@FlatPlaneCranky]

@@giecy1977I did the exact same. 500 miles then 2500 then 5000. I’ve got 31,000 on my ‘23 and it’s been perfect. I hope Toyota goes long block. If there’s some “mechanic” that tears my engine from here to Dixie I will not trust Toyota again. I better get a long block and an extended warranty or they will lose my future business for any turbo engine they build. I have confidence they will do the right thing but we are living in post covid world which seems to have bankrupted “the right thing”.

[@Chacha12355]

How do I know if my 2023 tundra platinum is on the recall list

[@rminjoe]

2023 TRD Sport. From California to Florida and back. Towing a travel trailer. Hauling dirt bikes. No issues. Will it last? If I did not absolutely love this truck I would sell it. I want this Tundra! Hope all works out!

[@maricelarooper9558]

I’m with you, I have 31k on mine and has had no problem. But I’m afraid

[@PRO4XKEV]

And the Toyota lovers give Nissan Titan grief.. Go figure, the Titan is a damn nice truck, Proven V-8 and drivetrain.. Yet due to slow sales Titan will no longer be made after 2024.

[@RSHart-d5k]

Slow sales because it’s no good.

[@quyle9483]

​@@RSHart-d5k nothing Is better than toyota. And if toyota turns to no good than everyone else is even more no good.

[@G_Money_]

2019 Tundra TRD PRO owner here. 35k miles on it and still in the break-in period. No recalls so far 😊😊😊

[@mnnicholas304]

The difference between Toyota and all the others is this: Toyota will own the issue and fix it. Others will fight tooth and nail to not only stick the customer with the bill but they will outright ignore a known issue! Toyota is still the best automaker

[@PumaPete]

Sure they will! They’re already lying about the cause of this. Good luck with that! To do the right thing they will have to spend hundreds of millions if not billions. They’re gonna cut corners and lie! You fan boys make me laugh. Go ahead, spend 70 grand for one of these.

[@nhebert81]

Most of the failures are happening at 10k or less. I have a 23 with 26,000 miles. when I first got the truck I changed the oil at 500 miles. From that point I have changed the oil every 3,000 miles with full synthetic and Toyota filter. I think a lot of people are getting scarred. Always pay attention to your oil level and when you change it look for metal sheen in the oil drain pan. I travel all of Louisiana and Mississippi and pull a trailer with a race car on it. I still have faith that this platform. I think your fine.

[@2packs4sure]

I'm always amazed that anybody anywhere buys an all new design first year vehicle even if it's a Toyota ... I would just never do that and never have...

[@Frontier2022]

Turbo small engines are a horrible idea. Everybody with engineering background said so. But the fanboys wouldn’t have any of it. I will say this old saying still applies “ A light that burns twice as bright burns half as long”. Unfortunately this tundra/ engine configuration will be doomed to the scrap yard regardless how many poorly designed engines they change out.

[@patriciamunro493]

I would recommend buying a truck with a V=8 I purchased the 2024 titan pro4x 5.6 litre drives really smooth

[@philipkolatis3611]

No problems here also have a 24 great truck i also had a 22 non hybrid when traded in 12k on it then a 23 hybrid when traded in had 8k on no problem with it also

[@davidsteckley8846]

You can start off by changing the oil every 3 to 5000 miles and don’t take the oil changes what they tell you do

[@GregoryRamsey]

I got a Titan XD Pro4X. Traded my 23 tundra for it . Loving it.

[@yardboy3955]

This is a bummer, but don't fool yourself, I hope you don’t have a breakdown. If you got a recall notice your engine has a problem. It’s a shame Toyota skip some steps and now it’s showing.

[@garymcconnell4379]

Our 08 4Runner has 320k 4.7. Our Tundra has 184k. Both run and shift perfect. Reliability, thats why you buy a Toyota. When we upgrade going pre pandemic 5.7. A pattern has developed, post pandemic vehicles are unreliable money pits.

[@tomgeddes7878]

Switch to a thicker oil and change it more often. Try an AMZOIL or something else different than factory oil.

[@TheWhiteOakHomestead]

I wish Toyota would put the Chevrolet 5.3 L in their tundra. That would be the most epic vehicle of all time.

[@quyle9483]

I should buy a 22-up tundra from copart and swap an LS in it. Make a KZbin video saying rare reliable 22-up tundra with American V8

[@TheWhiteOakHomestead]

@@quyle9483 haha I would buy it!

[@RFJersey]

Nah, throw a Cummins straight 6 in it.

[@quyle9483]

@@RFJersey yeah until the axle and frame snaps due to the torque lol

[@reptoid7340]

I love how everyone here has an expert opinion, so here’s mine. Could this be a design flaw? Maybe. Or could it be a machining problem? Possibly. Either way, none of us work in Toyota’s engineering department to make a definitive argument. Until then, let’s wait for the report to finalize and see where it leads. One thing I can say for sure is that, compared to the big three truck manufacturers, Toyota still ranks highest in reliability. For instance, look at all the previous Tundras still running with over half a million miles. But wait, this is a new engine! Yes, it is a new engine, and like any new engine, it takes a few years or more to become bulletproof. This will soon pass.

[@brikwil]

Thank you. Mine is a 2023 V6 twin turbo, but I honestly don't know if it's the 3.4L. I still have the window sticker, but it's doesn't say 3.4L. My VIN does not show the recall on the NHTSA search, but I don't know how to be sure. My camp in Green Bank means that I can't use a cell phone if it breaks down there, so I am worried.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

All the 2022+ Tundras have the 3.4 twin turbo. Well it's actually 3.445 liters. Toyota just calls it a 3.5 for simplicity and for marketing. You can check you Toyota app for the recall too.

[@beeslandscaping]

Toyota should give a lifetime warranty on the engine to the original owner of the truck so everyone is happy

[@grandpasguitar6119]

I had a 2023 platinum that wasn’t on the recall list and have had no problems with it but I went ahead and got rid of it. It’s no fun waking up every day wondering if my trucks gonna die on me. I took a big loss on my 2023 tundra and I think A year from now nobody’s gonna wanna buy one of these trucks. Would you? I traded mine in for a 1 owner 2014 tundra trd 71k low miles and I’m so happy now. Now I got confidence in my truck When I’m pulling my boats and my trailers with my toys and don’t have to worry. Good luck to everyone that bought these trucks. It’s sad.

[@nichols648]

You need to trade that Pyle of crap in on the previous tundra and save your self a headache

[@calientemac1]

The other problem is on Tundras is payload capacity. I went to a dealership about 7 months ago to look at Tundras and we couldn’t find one truck on the lot with a payload capacity of over 1600 lbs. most were only around 1300 to 1400 lbs! Needless to say I didn’t buy one.

[@romeolopez757]

Almost all car producers have some issues!….RELIABILITY is not a life time assurance to a car brand anymore….we have to accept reality….for the past 40 years i don’t stick in one brand every 4-5 years i change giving more priority on Japanese and Korean cars…

[@carloscrespo6977]

Hope Toyota takes care of the problem, where can I check if my truck is part of the recall ? Thanks

[@ThomperBeThompin]

On your Toyota app.

[@4wd4Life-xs3id]

Pressurized oil going to the bearings goes through the oil filter first. There is no way it's just debris.

[@rodjones812]

Even Briggs & Stratton can flush machining debris! That’s an excuse. They have a girdle problem. Cast iron and aluminum expand differently….

[@creigmacc]

If you own this engine spend the $40 and do an oil analysis. It'll be obvious if you have the issue. Worth the money.

[@tomegloff3994]

How do you find out if your truck is on recall list

[@ThomperBeThompin]

In your Toyota App or by going to the NHTSA website and plugging in your vin

[@tomegloff3994]

@@ThomperBeThompin thanks

[@jaybeezee4013]

Good thing for me is that where I bought my '24 Tundra Limited, I have a lifetime dealers warranty on the powertrain. After the manufacturer's.

[@ryanteter]

To put your mind at ease, you might send an oil sample to Blackstone. If there is metal suspended in the oil, they’ll find it easily.

[@BorderTurrets]

THEY SAID 1% BECAUSE THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY ARE IMPACTED. They were forced to put in a number and just put in 1% in place of "Unknown"

[@jeffreybalandra8891]

It sucks and I’m in the same predicament. Toyota just need to come out with a plan, cause I’m already looking for a replacement too.

[@joefurrer5428]

If you purchase or have one of these vehicles your playing Russian roulette with yourself plain and simple😅

[@kenmcalpine2215]

So, what if, of the 100,000 trucks it ends up being a 1000 that are really at risk? What if you take your truck in for inspection, an oil test is done, and it ends up being very few? Does that cancel out all the internet engineers jumping to conclusions? Gm has had cracked block recalls, Ford recalled 700,00 trucks. Nothing new here.

[@PaulClay46masonWV]

I would be pissed. 1- it destroyed the resale value. 2- Toyota should be scheduling engine replacements, not rebuilds. 3-you have an unreliable (afraid to drive) truck that cost a lot of $$, so yeah, Id be pissed and it affects more than the Tundra. This is very damaging to Toyota’s reliabilty reputation. Its literally the worst thing that could happen to this manufacturer. Hope it gets fixed soon

[@RSHart-d5k]

There’s a lot of sky is falling idiots on here. At least Toyota has done a voluntary recall unlike other brands that have had even more problems than this.

[@quyle9483]

It wasn't voluntary.

[@scottdavis_34]

I guess you weren’t around during the frame recalls…..

[@RSHart-d5k]

@@scottdavis_34 I was

[@RSHart-d5k]

@@scottdavis_34 but it was

[@scottdavis_34]

Only after the lawsuits began. I got a nice $30 check for my trouble. LOL

[@abw121]

Sorry, but the new generation of Tundra cannot even be traded in at a Dealership? It’s value has disappeared unless a new engine is installed? Not even a short block can fix this problem? Look at the ones that have had the short block replacement done now showing up at car dealerships. They are considered Branded vehicles? But new truck sales are going on if the Buyer is blind or stupid! The Tundras without any signs of engine failure are being turned away as trade ins all over the U.S. due to the uncertainty of a reliability or future repair! The Lexus models are also being called Pandora’s box waiting to see what falls out? Remember there are two different production lines building these engines in two different countries and they both have the same defects? Toyota screwed the donkey on this. Only way to bring back confidence is new upgraded crate engine installed and full warranty coverage? If not it’s a IED waiting for it’s next victim.

[@RSHart-d5k]

It was debris left in the block and caused damage to the engine before they could be filtered out.

[@joeblack1052]

A man shows up at the pearly gates confused Asks St Peter why he is here St Peter says Your tundra locked up due to a defective engine on the freeway my son The man out curiosity asks If this is heaven what is hell? St Peter replies Hell is waiting for a new engine from Toyota my son

[@AviatorsGarage]

897 engine warranty claims before the recall. Statistics show that a tundra is 4 times more likely than an F150 to have an issue. Pretty scary. We have owned 6 Toyota vehicles… these new generations are not the same Toyota. If your engine fails, you’re going to be dealing with months of frustration, your truck not being the same, damage on the installation, and meanwhile paying on the loan… this is not Toyota that I know anymore… Good luck sir, I wanted to buy one. I’m going to see how all this pans out. Btw we have a 2024 GH and it’s just had a major safety recall. It’s a 1st gen. We took a risk and it’s showing its ugly face. Sounds like you talked yourself into be scared as well lol!

[@liveoak7838]

light years ahead of the last generation? that's your opinion that almost every other Toyota enthusiast would completely disagree with. the outgoing Tundra is light years more reliable than the new tundra. have you seen the value of the last gen lately? they are almost as much as a new one.

[@ThomperBeThompin]

They're just trucks. Try not letting my opinions impact your feelings so much. Enjoy your 2nd gen. It's a great truck, I never said otherwise and I've driven both.

[@quyle9483]

I have a great idea! LS swap it!

[@stevetamas9537]

I don't think Toyota telling the truth. Also to get replacement parts to fix all the tundras they sold, I don't know. I'm kind of glad I sold my 22 TRD. Try to go back to the dealer and see what they offer you to trade it in. My friend try to get his 23 trade it back in. They offered him just over half than he paid for it about a year ago.

[@ML-lg4ky]

Toyota need to give everybody a new F150 equivalent replacement.

[@gatordunn]

Im in the same boat, love my truck 2023 Tundra Pro, but I dont want to be stuck with an engine failure. This gives me anxiety driving around my family with small children. Toyota should give us a new truck on trade in.

[@chuckg6039]

Then what happens to the trade?

[@rochboulanger6565]

The new truck has the same engine though...

[@gatordunn]

@@chuckg6039 toyotas problem they created

[@ironthumb3048]

Your value of the truck will be low because of the engine issue

[@RM-nj5yg]

What does the Toyota commercial say LETs GO PLACES! I guess the fist stop is the dealership!

[@jessedavid4271]

6/4/24 - Your ownership review is appreciated Yes the social media is easy access info Yes must be discerning with info From all said there is issues And personal safety is main factor From info / data / speculation There is issues These turbo 1.3turbo / twin turbo / etc Just questionable Thank you for your view

[@martinmdl6879]

As an Engineer, oil changes at 5000 miles, use 5W-20 oil, oil analysis - samples to the lab.

[@ML-lg4ky]

I agree get an oil analysis asap!

[@thewholeeventhorizon]

“Im not certain of that at all”😂

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

Remove the oil filter and cut it open cleanly.......if it's coming apart, you'll see it.