Toyota Tundra 3.5L I-Force V6 MASSIVE Engine Issues *Heavy Mechanic Review* | 24TA07 Engine Recall

I review the new 2024 Toyota Tundra with the 3.5L I-force V6 twin turbo charged engine and discuss all current engine issues. recently these I-force Engines have been RECALLED due to complete engine failures. The Recall 24TA07 stats that Machining debris is causing main bearings to Fail. I give my opinion as a HD mechanic what is happening and why these engines are failing.
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Well it's time to jump back into the new Third gen Toyota Tundra trucks because of a bombshell recall that was dropped on May 30th involving almost 100,000 trucks describing machining debris being felt in the engine during assembly and causing main bearings to fail resulting in complete engine failure.
this was happening to a number of engines since this third gen tundra's debut but Toyota was keeping a tight lip on the problem and nobody really knew what was happening but as we have learned the issues is apparently due to improper machining process and metal getting into the engines.
I also discuss the turbo problems on the 2022 models but the main bearing problems are by far the biggest issue at this point on this new engine and it is a large problem.
I show you guys a main bearing and what they look like and why they are failing but overall I am a little disappointed with the way they Toyota has been dealing with this issues up to this point.
they are not replacing the whole engine rather they are only replacing the bottom ends and re-using the top portion of the engine which in my opinion is cheap and a mistake, once metal has gone around the engine there is going to be wear on all components and I would like to see the engines replaced as a whole.
these third gen tundra trucks are not cheap and If I owned one I would want a new engine.
as of right now Toyota does not have a solution for this recall but hopefully they announce soon what the plan is moving forward with all these engines and trucks that have been recalled.
let me know what you guys think.
00:00 - Intro
00:52 - 2022 Turbo Failures
02:54 - Main Bearing Failures (100,000 Engines RECALLED)
09:47 - HYBRID I-force MAX Engines
10:44 - Complexity of Twin Turbo Engine
11:28 - Should you BUY a Tundra??

[@mcmehlen]

Man this is killing their reputation

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

Is it? I would guess that a small sliver of people are watching you tube or following the situation that closely. Heck even i do and i was still considering buying one. It's not like there's a ton of choices or anything.

[@eriktinaj8741]

@@TheKingOfInappropriateComments its all over the major auto journalist outlets and even news. NHTSA is on it too. People do not only get their information from youtube...

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@eriktinaj8741 Donald Trump is all over the news too and half the country is ready to vote for him. What's your point? People hear what they want. And they have short memories. Even studying these, if you can even retain the facts, they all kinda lousy. You settle for one that has just as many problems as the Tunrda, maybe even more. Just like with the US presidential election, if you want a pickup, you have very few options. None of them great. All of them overpriced pieces of garbage.

[@charlotteblanchet2515]

The unintended acceleration recall of 2007 (biggest Toyota recall) didn't seem to affect their reputation. Toyota's reliability really depends on certain models and certain years, they are not 100% reliable.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

@@charlotteblanchet2515 I think they're crap and I'd still buy one. What else are we going to buy?

[@Swiftceo]

Most automakers seemed to have stop caring about the quality of their product. They’ve raised prices and slashed quality control.

[@SurelyYewJest]

And why wouldn't they? People keep buying them by the millions every year, so the manus have zero incentive to stop. Trucks are also their highest-margin products typically, so until everyone decides to downsize to 4-cylinder midsizers and trucky cars, and/or go electric, Ford, GM, Nissan, Toyota, and Ram will just keep making these things.

[@seinundzeiten]

the recall won't fix the problem with exploding engines....now it is Toyotas reputation exploding

[@timothykeith1367]

​@SurelyYewJest Most new car buyers don't watch YT videos like this. The old advice is : Do not buy the first year of a new design

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Yep now days its less for more .....typical bidenomics

[@Zzus321]

I believe your correct about Toyota not replacing the whole engine. Metal could still be in the Heads.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

If metal or debris is in the oil it will be everywhere. you can flush it out all you want but the only real true fix is the replace the engine as a whole.

[@alexmseu]

Yeah, they're not going to replace the entire engine. It would cost Toyota billions of dollars to do so. Keep in mind, Toyota is in debt. They will probably offer an oil inspection and extended warranty, while continuing to offer a short block replacement for those affected. But as you said, this is just the tip of the iceberg, especially with 2024's still having this issue. I feel bad for 3rd Gen owners dealing with this. Imagine spending over $60k on a brand new truck then having to worry every day that it might blow up or leave you stranded.

[@mr.monkei]

@@alexmseu You do know what a "SAFETY" recall is right? They will have no choice but to replace the engines due to crash risk, Kia and BMW have done this before also

[@alexmseu]

@@mr.monkei I am well aware of what a safety recall is, I'm just not convinced Toyota is going to completely replace 100, 000 engines.

[@mr.monkei]

@@alexmseu What other choice they have? You think the NHTSA will just let Toyota rebuild the engines? The problem could still exist. The only solution would be to replace the entire engine. An extended warranty wont happen because again its a "SAFETY" recall

[@davidjernigan8161]

Toyota is lying. The same issue is occurring with Lexus products built in Japan with engines made in Japan rather than the tundra engines made in the US.

[@joeb2588]

I do like Toyota, and no doubt they make a great product, BUT I agree with you. This isn't metal shavings.....there's something wrong here.

[@videosight1]

@@joeb2588yeah, if the pristine engine fab couldn’t keep debris out imagine the dealership!

[@ALMX5DP]

Apparently all V35A-FTS engines are built in Toyota's Alabama plant. Lexus models made in Japan have the engines shipped there.

[@trevorharley4475]

Your correct. Hyundai told us the same thing in 2012 when they started having engine issues. Worked for them for 10 years, engine failure replacements until the day I left up too 2019 models. Then again with the redesinded engines. This is a pretty normal "go to" for a car company when they have this issue.

[@joeb2588]

@trevorharley4475 hyundai was using water jet deburring out of the Alabama factory, and it didn't work. That's what I believe happened...

[@fscottgray9784]

Toyota replacing engines with a short block is short sighted IMO. I would not want it back.

[@karlschauff7989]

Nothing is more painful than paying $60-80k for a new Tundra, have the engine fail and leave you stranded, and Toyota tells you they're going to have some guy in the service department rebuild your engine using mostly old parts. You no longer have a clean, factory-spec, factory fresh engine in your expensive new truck, you have a rebuilt engine put together by some guy at the dealer in your brand new truck. It's just not the same, even if it runs fine.

[@TheOzthewiz]

AGREE 100%!

[@boxer4engine]

If you want a Tundra, buy those remaining older used 5.7 trucks while you can...

[@boxer4engine]

@@warg333 good stuff bro

[@Swindy1794]

I know a guy that traded in his beautiful 2017 Tundra crewmax limited for a Jeep!!… omg…like dude are you retarded? 5.7L’s are still available… but numbers of them are dwindling. … quickly.

[@Baebon6259]

they all went up in prices after the recall was put out.

[@plasmarun544]

Got a 2014 1794 in Bronze with the 5.7 50,000 miles on it. Just came off a 4000 mile trip 3 days ago ran great change the oil every 5000 miles did all the differentials Fluids and put new tires on before I left, came back with a 1200-pound load..

[@Swindy1794]

I know a guy that had a beautiful 2017 Tundra limited in white… 50K on it and he traded in for a jeep!! Fuckin idiot! To the contrary, I’m keeping my 2019 1794 till the wheels fall off!

[@greggb681]

Again proving that Getty Adventures is the best channel ever!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Thank you sir!

[@jerryavlon4780]

I agree, your videos are great. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@JohnDiMartino]

Who would have thought that Ford would have built the better twin turbo 3.5L ? Theirs never had these issues and they are proven solid engine if well maintained.

[@BorderTurrets]

They have a lot of experience building garbage engines but they get it right occasionally. Until they revamp the perfectly good engine and blow it up again.

[@TheHailstorm77]

Yeah but problem with the Ford 150 or higher trucks is their engine is strong but the inside is plastic and cheap quality. Why would you buy their cheap quality at almost the same price of a Tundra?

[@goldentrichomeshydro4260]

Except for the timing chain phaser issue. Also, leaking oil pans that can only be remedied by replacing it with a full aluminum pan.

[@calientemac1]

@@TheHailstorm77because Tundras have low payload capacities. I couldn’t find one at my local dealer that had over 1600 lbs. Ford offers max tow package which can tow up to 14,000 lbs

[@edmrowiec1936]

Not sure where you are hearing that but Ford is having a similar problem. Just doesn’t make the headlines because it is expected from ford

[@Cloud30000]

That sucks for the current Tundra owners with a turbo, as the resale value just dropped to nothing. I certainly wouldn’t want to roll the dice by being one of those used Tundras.

[@jphillips472]

If the truck is past the first or second oil change, it's probably okay. Mine is. And 18 months into it, it runs perfect. Better mpgs than stated, and tows like a beast.

[@TOYOHYPE]

@@jphillips472agree

[@karlschauff7989]

$30k+ engine replacement if it grenades. Buying a used 3rd gen is a massive gamble and the used market will reflect that. The oiling system and bearings are being pushed to the limit with this design. Toyota would almost have to detune the engine and offer a major extended warranty to save resale value for current owners.

[@TheOzthewiz]

This is going to have a RIPPLE effect across the ENTIRE Toyota brand. Toyota has had a nice "ride" that has come to an end!

[@user-wm3fc1sk1p]

And specially dont buy the 4 runners with the v6. Taking of the metal (yes metal) skid plate takes forever just for a simple oil change. It would've been easy if they put the filter on top like everyone else because then you would just have to remove a tiny metal piece held on by two bolts to drain the oil but no, they wanted us to suffer.

[@ndenkha]

Engine blowing up isn't the end of the story, the transmission is also blowing on the new Tundra and Sequoia.

[@karlschauff7989]

Yeah that issue has flown under the radar with all the attention being directed at all the engine failures. My neighbor's truck needed a new transmission shortly after he bought the truck. Then at 23k miles the engine blew up too.

[@22mpb]

@@karlschauff7989wow. Thank god I did not buy my wife a sequoia.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Really?? dang Toyota putting out some junk this is gonna hurt them bad

[@mtmarcy4495]

A year ago, I began seriously looking for a full size truck to replace my Tacoma. The 2023 Tundra had me captivated but after a bit of research, I decided to hold off and see if the reported problems in the latest generation were isolated incidents. In November, a beautiful 21 Crew Max with 16k miles popped up. I bought the truck and am so glad that I did. I am in love with the old, outdated, unrefined version and plan to grow old with her, Lord willing.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

Do you have the 4.6 or 5.7?

[@mtmarcy4495]

@@bluesky-ud9wg 5.7. Don't hold me to this, but I think that's all you could get in a Tundra in 2020/21. Love the engine.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

@@mtmarcy4495 The 2nd Gen Tundra ended in 2021

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

I THINK the 4.6 was the base engine. Sorry I read your post wrong

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

@@mtmarcy4495 Great engine, sure it is a gas hog but I'd rather pay for gas then huge repair bills!

[@TheBandit7613]

The grille is nauseating to look at. They should do something about it while they are working on these trucks.

[@JWL427]

The Sequoia front end looks great. Tundra horrible. I suspect a front end change will be coming soon.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

It's a truck. Are you going to drive it or are you going to make love to it?

[@lurkingarachnid7475]

it's like the mouth 👄 of a blowup doll

[@mizzouxc3824]

You are nauseating to look at.

[@danielbonner8309]

They went from one of the best Trucks, appearance and reliability to the worst in both categories imo.

[@cpftank09]

I think there is an inherent design flaw or oil flow issue. There’s no way that some Tundras are failing at 40-60k miles due to “manufacturing debris”. Thats simply not plausible as debris related failures tend to happen fairly soon in the engines life. Additionally, there have been some 2nd engine failures reported as well as multiple hybrid engine failures. That could be technician related or tech not cleaning all of the components that oil flows through. Like you said, there is certainly more to this story. I’ll be curious to see what Toyota comes up with and what the fix is.

[@OneLeggedStormChaser]

Absolutely 💯

[@kyledavis5474]

Good point. Debris failure should happen much sooner.

[@karlschauff7989]

That's what I've been saying too. Blaming it on debris is a convenient excuse. Hyundai used the same excuse when Theta II's were eating bearings at 20-30k miles. It's gotta be an issue with the oiling system or that unique aluminum crank bearing cap cradle. Corporate Toyota is pushing the debris narrative because it's more advantageous for their bottom line. Why use the debris excuse? Now any 2022+ Tundra owners that have been excluded from the recall don't have a design flaw they can point to in a class action lawsuit if engines continue to fail. They'll be told that their engine failed for a different reason or that the owner was at fault for the failure.

[@rand49er]

The failures are happening at 10k miles, not 40-60k miles. Toyota has been clamping down on news of this for over a year.

[@cpftank09]

@@rand49er not according to a Google doc from the Tundra forums. All filled out by owners with very detailed info. A handful of 2 time failures, hybrids and even 1 2024 in that doc. One shows 60k, there are others in the 30-40k mile range as well.

[@jasoncheeseman8154]

I worked in dealerships for 23 years I was rebuilding a 3.8 in a jeep putting rings on the piston 5 feet away guy with a grinder blowing sparks at me .. all I can think of was when I was at the training centre and the instructor telling me to be surgical clean when putting together an engine 😂

[@mizzouxc3824]

Why I'd never drive a jeep.

[@spud2727]

It's just a garbage Chrysler anyways

[@TheHailstorm77]

Jeeps are finally getting a better look but it’s the worst car to ever invest. Dont understand why so many buy a Jeep Rubicon but you will always dumb consumers.

[@TheOzthewiz]

This is EXACTLY why you leave engine rebuilds for an ENGINE REBUILDING FACILITY, not a car dealership!!!

[@greatdaneacdc]

I painted cars at mechanic and body shops ! You do critical work at night when no bodies around .

[@NINE-PACK]

On a side note, it would be cool if Toyota offered the 5.0 out of the Lexus rcf

[@scoop3894]

Good idea. Tuned for torque and the 10 speed would be a nice option.

[@ethanyates28]

I really wish they put V8s back in trucks my eco boost gets 12.2 mpg and has had a blown turbo and left me stranded twice under 100k miles

[@NINE-PACK]

@@ethanyates28 got to be honest bro, that sounds like operator error. You should never be getting below 16mpg in a ecoboost unless you’re overworking it and not doing maintenance correctly. Good news is, if you want a v8 Ford will still happily sell you a 5.0

[@ethanyates28]

@@NINE-PACK it’s not tho every work van in our fleet with the EB had turbo problems I’m the only person who still has one because it’s under warranty still. And as for the coyotes I Love those engines they sound and move great just certain years have a few problems.

[@SurelyYewJest]

@@ethanyates28 What generation EcoBoost are they? If they're from 2011-2013 those have the most problems. The EBs after ~'17 should be good. That said, V8s are not long for this world. It's just a fact of technological advancement and evolution. Eventually someone will figure out the sound thing for smaller engines and electrics so you can have it without needing the V8, and have a more efficient engine with fewer parts. Everyone talks about dumping high-tech V6s and I4s and going back to NA big-displacement V8s, but trucks started with I4s and I6s. V8s were themselves a later advancement. Gas and diesel V8s will live on in the Class 2-7 segments for a while, still, but there's already a rumor that Ram is going to port over the Hurricane for HD service. Ford surely is looking at doing the same. GM and Ram are both looking at using a single base engine for their gas and diesel HD offerings, as well as other ways to pull consumer power into commercial applications with more reliability and lower emissions. I personally wish someone would do a hybrid HD powertrain with start-stop and regen, diesel or gas. The only reason we don't already have such products is because the Big 3 have consistently hit back against the EPA with respect to metering commercial emissions. But climate change won't allow HDs to continue as they are; again, another fact of our reality, one that we all had a hand in forcing on ourselves.

[@JohnSmith-ev1sm]

Here's the kicker: the hybrid isn't included because when the engine fails, the hybrid has enough power to move you safely off the road. Lol. So it's not a "safety issue" with they hybrid like it is with the regular 3.4. I'm sure that makes hybrid tundra owners all warm and fuzzy knowing their engine is not getting fixed but they're just going to leave you hanging high and dry so that when you're towing one day BOOM.

[@dmitripetrov5536]

It could fail after 60000 miles warranty period.

[@karlschauff7989]

And that's exactly why I don't get why so many guys simp for Toyota. They're a greedy sleazy corporation like all the others. I always roll my eyes when someone reports their new Tundra needs a new engine or transmission (yes the 3rd gen has been having transmission failures too) and the comments will be "That sucks man good thing you own a Toyota. They stand behind their products and will make every thing right, no questions asked."

[@brianpennington2018]

I call bs on the machining debris, more like a design flaw!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Could be.

[@SurelyYewJest]

Who knows whether it's BS or not, but it is a valid thing that can happen. It's a problem that happens in other manufacturing segments with far more extreme precision targets, so I think Toyota's explanation is feasible.

[@brianpennington2018]

​@SurelyYewJest I can see possible debris in some but not that many. Maybe bad bearings from the beginning, engine can't handle the turbo boost and so on.

[@fastfreeks]

Yeah, no way is it debris if they are going with a short block. It's gotta be an issue with tolerances or oiling issues

[@chadmiller6487]

It's really a shame. The 5.7 is wonderful..

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Toyota no different than anybody else they get something good they wanna change it to something that's unproven they ALL do that now they building JUNK!!!

[@Pjw350]

Toyota has denied engine rebuilds under warranty for people who have changed the oil at jiffy lube with 5k miles and one guy had a dirty air filter. The cost for the motor rebuilds is 28-38k. The best thing to do is trade in your 22-24 for a 21. But 21 prices have sky rocketed. The 24’s arent recalled because they want to be able to continue selling them

[@JROC734]

No, the best thing to do it to trade your Tundra regardless of GEN3 or GEN2 on a F150. It's the best truck with the best powertrains. If you're worried about all the 10R80 failure hype then I recommend dropping the pan at 30K after it's broken in well, adding a new filter, and fluid without a flush. A new pan with a drain plug is also preferred.

[@zombieslayer556]

Rumor on the street is no one is taking them on trade with these nasty recalls out on them…

[@Red_Bearded_Dad]

I cannot believe I am saying this but, I’m super lucky I bought an F150 instead of a Tundra. It came down to the V8.

[@rand49er]

How people blindly trust Toyota vehicles and Toyota in general is beyond me. They have a history of lying to their customers. It's in their culture.

[@fastfreeks]

​@zombieslayer556 yep dealers won't take them in on trade was just talking to a dealer today.

[@Nobody_important_at_all]

Tech to tech. Its not limited to 22-23 or to non hybrid models only.

[@karlschauff7989]

There have been quite a few 2024's with the exact same failure. The debris theory is one of convenience for Toyota's bottom line. Why use the debris excuse? Now any 2022+ Tundra/Sequoia owners that have been excluded from the recall won't have a design flaw they can point to in a future lawsuit if engines continue to fail. Toyota will argue that those engines weren't affected by the debris recall and there are no design flaws to blame for the engine failures, and owners will be told that their engine failed for a different reason or that they are at fault for the failure.

[@ysitrim88]

Screw that I would want a completely new engine! What about the metal going through the top of the engine? Toyota must make this right for there customers.

[@danielbonner8309]

Have you seen the videos of them doing the short blocks on this truck. Its crazy!!. I wouldnt want the truck back.

[@dwreckd1836]

Now’s Toyotas chance make the 5.7 V8 available in the new truck with the 10 speed bet it would be amazing combo in the new generation

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Imagine. those things would sell like hot cakes.

[@privateer9181]

Its just not gonna meet govt regulations its never coming back

[@dalemiller4457]

Will Toyota also replace the turbos when they go out from the debris in the oil?

[@ronfazer2423]

And take the cab off the frame again!

[@ozjohn8657]

This is not a debris issue. This is an engine design problem. The main bearing is not secured enough to handle the power and pressures this engine produces. Ford took cues from their diesel engines on how to secure the main bearings. I doubt Dodge will have the same problems because they went with the straight 6 platform.

[@GregoryRamsey]

Undersized main journals

[@22mpb]

Yeah watch. Dodge will have problems with head gasket failures between 3 and 4.

[@ohioguy4326]

Well it won’t happen as soon as as the Tundras. We have wagoners over two years old with the engine and no issues

[@GregoryRamsey]

@@ohioguy4326 soooo, a jeep engine is the same as a toyota engine…..

[@larrycurci5453]

It's not just the engine. The whole truck is poorly designed and made by inferior materials. Check out some of the other channels to find transmission issues, rear end replacement after 1 month, plastic cracking and breaking, windows letting air whistle through, doors rattling, etc.

[@paulsumpter9573]

Toyota should of just put the 10 speed behind the 5.7.

[@kyleginder1322]

I agree! And added the cylinder deactivation too stay within emission requirements. That’s the whole reason for these v6 turbos and v4 turbos on vehicles.

[@little123456788]

⁠no thanks. cylinder deactivation is trash.

[@TheLuisraider1]

I've been waiting for another video on the tundra! Your reviews are literally the only ones I trust. Very well explained, thought out and seem with no bias

[@imfloridano5448]

As many are commenting that the engine debris doesn't fly as an explanation. It would have been noticed early on in the casting and the die plant before the iron sleeves were pressed in

[@karlschauff7989]

Debris in the engine doesn't just hang out for 20-30k miles and then suddenly decide to flow into the main bearings. It's just a convenient excuse for corporate Toyota that owners have to just accept. Why use the debris excuse? Now any 2022+ Tundra owners that have been excluded from the recall don't have a design issue they can point to in a class action lawsuit.

[@socalpaul487]

I believe it's a design issue. They are claiming engines after Feb 2023 have better cleaning procedures, yet 2024 Tundras and Lexus which have engines from different factories, are having failures. Hybrids are having failures. Expect the recalls to be expanded.

[@badopinion]

I agree. It's a design issue not unlike the 5.0 cummins in the Titans. Likely poor oiling caused by an anomaly in the casting or just an unlucky design when 3 sets of unlikely circumstances happen the #3 journal gets starved....or something like that. What a bummer for these owners and everyone involved.

[@atg1338]

Proof?

[@ZetaDogProductions]

Unfortunately, this engine recall isn't the only manufacturing problem these trucks have. Aside from the attrocious quality control coming from the San Antonio plant, the truck is riddled with several design flaws. Just look at how that front grill is designed. Great for air flow, but awful for protecting those 3 massive radiators from debris. These trucks are not made with the same QDR of Toyota's past. Sadly, it has taken a massive engine recall for people to start paying attention. Keep up the great content!

[@monoped_adventures]

What a colossal face plant by Toyota.

[@rand49er]

And yet customers continue to drink the Kool-Aid.

[@Shakshuka69]

"Machining debris" should affect more than just the main bearing. I think the issue is the cap bracket design and I think Toyota doesn't want to admit that they made a bad design.

[@makeyourmark00]

As a note, in 2010 Toyota issued a recall for 270,000 Lexus vehicles with the 4.6L V8 and 3.5L V6 engines for valve springs that caused catastrophic failures. I don't like that Toyota sat on their hands, but that's why I wait a few years before buying something with a newer engine design. Plus, I'm likely getting a hybrid engine because that's where the tech should be going anyway (not EVs).

[@Vox-Populi]

Excellent overview and advice. I'll keep my 2018 5.7.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

Keeping my 2013 5.7 103k miles so I'm good ... price of a new one ,buys a lot of gas pays insurance etc. like the new sequoia TRD off-road but more of a 3 row luxury family school bus , but dont trust it towing my airstream don't want a break down at 2 am maybe in 2 yrs once the bugs are gone might look for one on my want list is the Lexus GX550 overtrail opt to delete the stupid 3rd row and moon roof

[@TheGettyAdventures]

It's really too bad Toyota didn't "revamp" the 5.7L. instead they built this rather disappointing high strung V6.

[@user-kq7gi7eh1s]

@@TheGettyAdventures Or at least kept the 5.7L as an option!

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

@@TheGettyAdventures Nissan Titan seems to be very good at this point. I would appreciate a video on the VK56 , if possible.

[@rilandkitchendesign7285]

I am glad that I got a 2020 v8 tundra.

[@joesmith3908]

I bought my 21 knowing the new gen was coming out. So glad I went older school 😊

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Actually, they don't know what has caused the failures. They said it's a "possibly" that machining debris that "may" not have been cleared from the engine. Those are conditional statements, just a guess. They don't know what's wrong with it.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

This is very true, we could see this continue to develop.

[@mrtyeehunter]

So glad I kept and maintained my 1st gen. It runs great.

[@Mike-vd2qt]

Can you imagine a tech in the dealership trying to put that engine back together? Plus, the complete front end has to be lifted off the truck. Imagine trying to put that all back together torqued to spec perfectly, back together without rattles and missing parts. hahaha

[@rand49er]

And doing that to nearly 100k Tundras?

[@discusdude35]

I had a 2013 Tundra with the 5.7 and that was such a solid rig. I missed it when I swapped it in.

[@mizzouxc3824]

I had a 2022 hybrid tundra. oil analysis wasn't pretty. Also at about 15k miles it started using coolant on both the turbo and engine loops. Just traded it in for a taco.

[@canamxmr4760]

Quickly becoming my go to car channel. Good stuff man.

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

The issue with the Tundra also scared me away from the Hurricane engine. But hey, maybe this is an opportunity for Nissan, if they haven't already retooled their Titan plant, maybe they can actually manage to sell a few units with their 5.6. Maybe people will give them another look.

[@RimRig_AZ]

Fantastic information delivered well with no stupid intro or annoying music. I love your PW!

[@BabakPA]

You are such a gentleman to put things so lightly! Toyota is deliberately ruining their entire lineup of trucks and suv’s. Very gracious of you to give them the benefit of doubt! Thanks for the video

[@rand49er]

You are correct. As Toyota continues to stonewall their customers, this video is all about Kool-Aid sipping and giving them the benefit of the doubt.

[@terrybartley1]

Nonsense, Toyota would never "deliberately" ruin their main business. There's a century of continuous improvement in their culture. Don"t say stupid things.

[@LindsayPeters987]

My favourite channel! Such good truck content. Love the logo and waiting eagerly for some merch!

[@rand49er]

Toyota has hid this problem from their customers for over a year while this video says he's giving Toyota "the benefit of the doubt" and this is your favorite channel?

[@scottcoleman2876]

Even if they did long blocks there will be reassembly issues! Exhaust gaskets, cables, chassis misalignment etc.

[@adogarza]

why the debris are not damaging anything else? why only the crankshaft? that sounds like BS, it seems like a design problem. The crankshaft bearings are of a new one piece design, with no individual caps. That may explain the unusual debris issue appearing in different manufacturing plants which is very weird.

[@jeffhess7130]

It sure does make me really appreciate my 2003 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner even more & it only has 66,000 original miles on it & still running strong. 👍❤️👍

[@johnshaft5613]

I'm currently on my third Toyota truck (2020 Tacoma), and I truly think Toyota has lost their way. My plan is to drive my Tacoma indefinitely, even if this means replacement of major components like engine or transmission.

[@rand49er]

Take another sip of that Kool-Aid.

[@bradsteelguy9140]

Bought a 2024 SR base model 2WD in Dec. Had to have a work truck. 14k miles so far. Awesome driving and towing truck. No real issues yet. Keeping my fingers crossed. Did get the 80k warranty though. I guess time will tell....

[@karlschauff7989]

Trade it. Find a clean 2nd gen while they're still plentiful. Resale values on 3rd gen Tundras are going to tank, including 2024's. There have been 2024 Tundras with the exact same bearing failure issue. As someone else here pointed out, the hybrid version of the engine wasn't included in the recall because the hybrid has enough power to move you safely off the road in the even the engine fails. Therefore it's not a "safety issue" and they were excluded from the recall. This is all just a PR game to make it look like Toyota found the issue and is fixing everything. They are not. They are gas lighting.

[@bradsteelguy9140]

@@karlschauff7989 I hear ya but I’m not to the chicken little stage yet. It’s not making any weird noises. Still runs good. As an engineer that knows a little about machining, I still think it’s either a cleaning process problem, which is the same process used in Japan, or its a manufacturing variance in tolerances or gaging. I think if it was purely a design weakness, there would be thousands of failures after 2 years. And these engines have been tested for hundreds of thousands of hours in all types of environments before production. I just find it hard to believe they wouldn’t have had a main bearing burn up because it wasn’t getting enough oil because of the design. Now I might be wrong, but that’s just my personal opinion at this time.

[@erickonassis6310]

Getting a Nissan Titan pro 4x, screw that V6

[@TheKingOfInappropriateComments]

Those haven't exactly been trouble free either. And now they want you to use Premium gas in them. I had a Titan. Loved it. Just saying, now they want 91 octane in a truck that only gets (with stock AS tires) 14 MPG on the highway going downhill.

[@KeystoneTexan]

You dont have to run premium fuel in the Titan. You run premium only if you want the full 400hp and 413lb of torque.​@@TheKingOfInappropriateComments

[@danielbonner8309]

I know its hard to trust any company these days but Nissan is the last on my list. They discontinued the Titan. They are not going stand behind it just like they didn't stand behind the Cummins they were putting in them.

[@alderringer8816]

Great trucks and I own one for 7 years. Buying a 24 probably next week. At least they have a100k mile warranty on the power train.

[@KeystoneTexan]

@@alderringer8816 I have a 2013 Armada with a 108,000 miles and I absolutely love that 5.6 engine and transmission combination. I, also have a 2018 Tundra and love that engine too!

[@adrianw3985]

The hydrodynamic forces, of the layer of oil keeps the metal parts from touching. The leftover metal debris, I would guess clogged the oil passage and starved some of the bearings... the solution is to replace the engine, that is really all that can be done.

[@jsd354]

Yeah, replace the engine with the older 5.7 V8

[@karlschauff7989]

The metal debris theory makes no sense. It doesn't take 20 to 40k miles for metal debris to take out main bearings. They're doing the same thing Hyundai did when Theta II bearings were failing like crazy. It's the perfect way to weasel out of future lawsuits. Now all the Tundras and Sequoias that were excluded from the recall won't have a design flaw to point to if more engines fail and a class action lawsuit is formed. If Toyota admitted the oiling system has a flaw or the aluminum main bearing cap cradle design is to blame, all the Tundra and Sequoia owners that were excluded from the recall (including all 2024 models) can't sue and say that they were wrongfully excluded from the recall or that they suffered financial damage due to Toyota selling them a vehicle with a defective engine design.

[@les6772]

I guess I am the bad guy here, for telling my story.... My tundra is a 23, and is amazing. I have a B&W flip over ball, and use this beast to pull heavy trailers, it has an air bag system, and thus truck has power that is unbelievable in the low end of the powerband... I have never had any issues, of any kind, and I am amazed at every time I hitch... Fantastic truck, no issues, and massive power with little work... I wished that u had if opted for a larger fuel tank, but has been an awesome ride... True Story.....

[@Karmazov]

The bread and butter of Toyota corporation is Rav4 and Highlander. They simply don't care about Tundra and Tacoma anymore.

[@cwqrpportable]

Love your channel! Gave you a thumbs up and subscribed

[@linvesel]

Wow. The information provided here was so much easier to understand due to the Tundra in the background. Most importantly, turbo and main bearing failures made more sense when he explained them near the open hood, because I always thought the turbo was a part of the AC blower fan and thought my main bearings were at the bottom of my seat cushion. I guess in modern Tundras they are in now the engine bay. What a drastic redesign.

[@larryp4995]

You are right about these CORP...TOYOTA should have jump on Tundra's engine issues in 2022 instead they push it right to 2024 models.. QUALITY is gone to HELL they need to change there thinking before they DESTROY there reputation.. Toyota is starting a recall of 100,000 trucks there is probably more to come.. Toyota should be replacing these engine with new crate motors NOT SHORT BLOCK engines.. These engines are very complex today they are not like the 1960's or 70''s engines .. I read about the nightmares about the short block being replaced 2 or 3 times on the Trucks... These V35A-FTS 3.5 Twin Turbo engine and looking into what they changed the way they secured the Main Bearing caps by using a LADDER FRAME system made from Aluminum could this be the problem or oil starvation or machining work ?? . Toyota today is telling us that the issues are cause by filings left in the engine manufacturer are they being TRUTHFUL on that .. I own a 2023 Tundra with 600 miles had to replace a Front Differential and Transfer Case it took over 3 Months to repair . My DEALER was very helpful they gave me a new Tundra to use and the Toyota Corps also compensated me as well .. My FIRST oil change at 1,200 miles NOT AT 10,000 Miles what they Recommended. The first oil change is VERY Important to get rid of Micro filing from the internal engine .. I will NEVER change oil at 10,000 miles, 5,000 miles is MAX PERIOD with FULL Synthetic..I've had engines with over 325,000 miles the only problem is the Body's don't last in the NORTH of Canada .. My engine is running fine right now with 14,000 miles ...I'm playing Russian Roulette with this engine ?? TOUCH WOOD WE'LL SEE ...

[@guildrich]

*_"...I will NEVER change oil at 10,000 miles, 5,000 miles is MAX PERIOD with FULL Synthetic..."_* Amen to that! People have to understand that ALL TYPES OF OIL begin breaking down after a few thousand miles, regardless whether it's conventional or synthetic. And it's not just the oil itself, but also the FILTER will begin clogging up within the same time frame. This in turn will reduce oil flow, and thus, prevent proper lubrication of the engine. These auto manufacturers (INCLUDING TOYOTA 😱) are DELIBERATELY misleading people into prolonging maintenance intervals, in order to nudge them into buying (or most likely, LEASING/FINANCING) a new vehicle SOONER. Hell, the metal shavings may also be deliberate for the same reason!

[@guildrich]

Also, there was apparently a "changing of the guard" at Toyota's HQ in Japan a few years ago. That may also explain the decline in quality. All I can say is, thank God I got my 3rd gen Tacoma when I did, as it will most likely be my LAST new vehicle purchase.

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

The Entire engine has to be replaced, long block, turbos, oil coolers, every single thing that oil passes through

[@bluesky-ud9wg]

​@@guildrichYep, cut the maintenance miles in half, oil at 5 not 10, coolant at 50 not 100, etc

[@jakeharsha9931]

" they need to change there thinking before they DESTROY there reputation" Their, they're, and there...learn them. 🤣

[@oceanhedonist265]

Dude, you've been lied to. It's a design problem with the engine. 🤷

[@dmitripetrov5536]

You can not say for sure. It's possible with both

[@davidbrieske]

Thank you opinion and expertise on this. I wish I would have waited two weeks. On May 18 I leased a 2024 Tundra manufactured 03/24. I’ve already have had issues with the backup camera not displaying on the infotainment system and when my back window is rolled down it rattles and shakes. A far different product than my 2021 Tundra.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Odds are you should be okay, not every engine is going to fail and as a lease if anything happens just bring her back to the dealership and get a new one.

[@ronlind1757]

Such a great video.. thank you for this good information! In todays manufacturing.. just can't get over the fact of metal debris left in the block from apparently machining operations! That spending a short block to the dealer is a crap fix.. only as good as the guy doing it.. in the environment he's in.. totally unacceptable imo! Glad I waited on a new Tundra....

[@STEVENVU-on1hg]

UnfortunatelyI experienced two time lost of power on my 2023 Tundra. It is still under warranty. I hope Toyota will replace a better engine. Thanks for the information.

[@bigmountain7561]

Happiness is a 22R that runs like a Swiss Watch. Great Videos Alex Thank You 🙏

[@22mpb]

Yup. Got an 81 pickup that will never ever die.

[@Real_Natural]

You picked a good time to get a hemi Power Wagon! You're golden. Security at that Toyota dealer will have your picture on the wall.

[@user-sz4hy8ou3d]

Incredible review sir Alex 👏 It's not difficult to perfect something you've been doing the same thing for 20 years. It's not easy to try new things and Toyota learned the hard way

[@mcgubber3500]

Something told me to stay away from these when they first came out, glad I did.

[@52hydra]

Please do an engine overview of the 5.7 like you did for this one please! I love to see all the features and engineering of it.

[@Angelo-fo8de]

Rusty frames, now engines . POS should sum it up.

[@kaseyc5078]

Brah they replaced the rusty frames… and least they fix their shit unless domestics

[@stefanovichmichael9686]

Only the frames that were supplied by the Dana corp.

[@rand49er]

You forgot about the unintended acceleration problems that Toyota blamed their customers about. There's a history here.

[@stefanovichmichael9686]

And what do you drive?

[@stefanovichmichael9686]

​@rand49er That issue went all the way to nasa,for investigation.Nothing found.Just people looking for a law suit

[@NINE-PACK]

Me watching this with my ecoboost going strong with 0 issues. 😂

[@kaseyc5078]

How about the countless other recalls?

[@NINE-PACK]

@@kaseyc5078 haven’t had one, fake news bro

[@-_-_-_-318]

My ecoboost is also going strong 😂

[@user-sz4hy8ou3d]

Ford knows how to build an engine

[@anthonys7534]

Love my 2.7 Ford!

[@JesusPerez-iv2ej]

I used to work summers at a Toyota shop so I know they built great cars, personally I've had Corolla, Camry and Land Cruiser. Then I chose XTerra instead of FJCruiser because the FJ was odd with just two doors and three windshield wipers. I learned a lot about Nissan: some models are well built (P/U's and BOF SUV's) other are trash (the ones with CVT's). Then last year it was time to replace the Xterra so I rented an Armada and a Tundra each for a week. I was in love with the Toyota but it was more expensive and had Turbos with two air filters and two separate cooling systems, this spelled trouble for me and went for old school V8. I Dodged a bullet!

[@crt5866]

I hope this is just growing pains with all the new turbo engines and not foreshadowing of things to come. But so far things don’t look good. There was also a manufacturing issue with the new tacomas front differential as well. So things aren’t looking great for Toyota.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

yes Toyota had issues with the 3.0 1988-1993? blown head gaskets , they will work it out in a few yrs people will forget about it ?

[@GIGABACHI]

​@@youtubecarspottersguide1same tactics as any Government or big organization that fucked up. Bread and Circuses to the "Short Term Memory Fools" ! 🤦‍♂️

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I think Toyota will iron all these issues out eventually. I think I would have more sympathy for them if they were replacing entire engines.

[@crt5866]

@@TheGettyAdventures it would definitely be better if they were replacing the whole engine and not just giving dealers a short block. I actually thought that was what they were doing until I watched this video

[@brandonstewart7145]

Excellent video Alex, appreciate your honest opinion and I'm with you on Toyota's decision to do the bare minimum. Shame on you Toyota!!!!

[@Pops-hp8cy]

Good job with this review. I WAS considering a 3rd Gen.... I think the other shoe has yet to fall.

[@TheGettyAdventures]

It will be interesting to see what Toyota ends up doing. Hopefully they will Iron everything out.

[@iangrogan5261]

Man I’ve been wanting you to do a tundra vid! Would love you to do one on the 5.7

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

This new gen tundra has been a NIGHTMARE 😂

[@spud2727]

That's a funny statement coming from a guy driving a pos Dodge, 🤣 Ram, king of turds

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

The most awarded most reliable pickup RAM-1500 KING OF TRUCKS ​@@spud2727

[@stephanematis]

So well said. From other videos, what may be surprising is that the issue may be at multiple engine factories, not just one as some implied. This is a bad look for Toyota's Kaizen tradition. My eyes are on the 5.0 Coyote F150 for many reasons, in-line with this and how poorly my 4Runner with the 4.0 did in towing. No, I didn't hurt it, it just didn't feel right even with a measly ~3500lbs load.

[@82lowe36id]

Owned a 2001 Tundra and 2005 TRD both with the 4.7L and they were amazing trucks. Both had close to 300K miles on them when I sold them and they were still running great. Would not own a Tundra these days as they are not what they used to be, but still carry an elevated price. Very happy I went with a 2023 F150 2.7L STX 4x4.

[@frb7603]

The Toyota miracle. Contaminated oil that flows thru main bearings that never takes out cam bearings.

[@LB20278]

Love the channel. So, we know which Toyota truck engine you prefer. Also, we know you prefer the simpler V8s from the big 3 in terms of reliability. I would love to see a ranking of all the half-tons, regardless of manufacturer.

[@dein45d]

I was a die hard Toyota fan and bought a 2024 tundra hybrid. 2 months later I got rid of it for a f150 powerboost. Way too many issues!

[@rand49er]

Thank you for passing on the Kool-Aid.

[@VLK-73]

Toyota really screwed up by replacing the 5.7 I-force engine and the old body style. These new things look like s**t with the low to the ground stance and unnaturally oversized, fragile and cheap looking front grille..:( On the contrary the previous generation were likely the best looking pickup trucks on the road from any angle.

[@adrianw3985]

There have been some Lexus LX600's having these failures... those are Japan made engines.

[@ALMX5DP]

All engines are made in the US according to what I have heard. Japanese vehicles have powertrains shipped there for final assembly.

[@adrianw3985]

@ALMX5DP No... Tahara Japan.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@adrianw3985 from what I've read all NA models have their engines built here and shipped over. Overseas models with the V35a could be built in another plant like Tahara but for tax or regulation purposes it apparently works that way. That is why no other V35a recalls like for the 300 series Land Cruiser are present.

[@adrianw3985]

@@ALMX5DP All of these engines are Twin Turbo, there is not any NA version of this engine. I don't know where you are getting your information but it's totally off. I have a 100 series Land Cruiser. The 4.7 in those were built in Japan whereas the 4.7 in the Sequoia and Tundra's were built in the USA, as far as I know Toyota is doing a similar thing with the current LC and Tundra/Sequoia. The 3.5 for the LC300 is from Japan, the 3.5 for Tundra from USA. If you check out some other channels like Tinkers Adventure, he has a video up with a Tech from Lexus who has had 3 Lexus truck with failed 3.5's Do you have a source where you can provide your info? I certainly have been wrong about plenty of things in my life, but as far as I know the 3.5 in Lexus and 300 series LC is Japan made.

[@ALMX5DP]

@@adrianw3985 NA was to indicate North American market vehicles. I couldn’t find information on the LS which has used the engine since 2017 but it seems like that at least initially started with engines from Tahara though I suspect had switched when the Alabama plant transitioned to making the vast majority of these engines. No definitive sources necessarily though press material and other reports do suggest Alabama makes the vast majority of this engine (think I saw a figure of 3000 engines built per day). Tahara seems like it would fit for the more bespoke models, perhaps LS, and international models like the 300 series.

[@gtarider477]

A little off topic but with the winch installed on ur truck where does the plate mount too

[@dylanbailey2812]

If I were to dump all that money on a new truck and the engine failed almost immediately, I think the word livid would be an understatement. Realistically, though, half ton pickups aren't made for the working man anymore. They're for suburban dads to look halfway respectable when they roll up to the swim meet. I think enough people know that if Ford, Ram, and GM went with unreliable components such as this in their Heavy Duty and Super Duty trucks, those companies would lose their ass. I don't know what the percentage of truck sales is for the 3/4 ton and 1 ton pickups vs the 1/2 tons, but I bet that it isn't a gamble those companies want to take

[@LaurieNCooper]

Great info! I saw a reel the other day and the shop owner talking about Nissan titan transmissions. Apparently 10k for a new one because you can’t buy parts for them. Hope this all catches up to these manufacturers robbing the people blindly. Cheers!

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Its the way the industry is going unfortunately. less repairs more parts replacements.

[@MATLUTH]

Of course you can get parts. Thr Titan transmission is the same as used in the new gen Frontier. Made under license from Mercedes by Nissan owned JATCO in Japan. LOL

[@bubulubu3136]

@@TheGettyAdventures Except Toyota 3.4 turbo engines still under warranty .....

[@ethanyates28]

When these first came out, I noticed quite a few of them on the side of the road and I was wondering if there was major issues with engines

[@ML-lg4ky]

Toyota made a huge blunder by sharing the truck platform with the Land Cruiser SUV. To many compromises were made to share frames and engines. They should have kept them separate like in previous generations.

[@AuralioCabal-nl8gi]

Toyota has have become excellent BEAN counters , the Taco will be renamed BURITO .😂

[@deejay6752]

Yes, Toyota needs to bring back the old engines for the Tacoma (V4 and V6 3.5 liter) and Tundra (V8 4.7 liter). Those engines (V4 V6 and V8) were proven and reliable. I have a 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 V6 and I love it. Just by making the Toyota Tundra and Tacoma trucks lighter which has already been done will improve fuel efficiency (as efficient as it's going to be anyway). I've never been a fan of small turbo engines.

[@craigswanson7478]

I think it’s a design problem since we’re seeing lots of 2024 issues as well and they supposedly fixed the debris issue. I’ll keep my 2023 Power Wagon lol. I also just bought a 2024 4Runner before they ruin that one as well!

[@cooperbrown1]

I rally appreciate the honesty. I am currently deciding whether to keep my 2018 Ram 3500 Laramie with a fully deleted 6.7 that has performed very well but its the rest of the Dodge components that keep me frustrated. Or, get another make and model. As you know, owning a Dodge 6.7 is a pricey ownership.

[@jeffmacey6482]

We went through this in the 80s with these turbo junk engines.

[@icare7151]

In warm weather days it is common practice that the deal service garage doors are open to keep the mechanics cooler and wind will come up blowing sand and debris into the service areas were engines are being worked on.

[@BorderTurrets]

Toyota meant that debris from the short block repair will cause the engine to fail.

[@icare7151]

@@BorderTurrets Toyota ment “fuck you we don’t give a shit about our customers.” Just as they did to me with my 2015 Lexus. Never again Lexus. 🖕

[@milfordcivic6755]

Toyota should buy back all affected vehicles and give credit towards a new one.

[@Rnemhrd]

Short block? What about the contaminated oil in the cam journals? Metal went through the heads too. what about those bearing surfaces?

[@thejosh0100]

curious to see what teething problems come out of the hurricane i6 with it throwing down more power than the 3.4 and 3.5

[@TheGettyAdventures]

I have my fingers crossed nothing large like this BUT without having a second engine option it's a make or break.

[@paulwalrath5099]

@@TheGettyAdventures You can still get the Pentastar 3.6L V6.

[@Davidsmith-mc2no]

But how do you know that the debris has knot damaged your camshaft, bearings

[@saptarshichakraborty8140]

Toyota totally dropped the ball with this 3.5 Twin Turbo spun main bearing debacle. Difficult to recover from such a fallout.

[@thewhitecarrot]

Is the under squareness of this engine causing to much load on the mains with that much power output?

[@TheGettyAdventures]

Very well could be. I remember when I first reviewed this engine I was impressed with how undersqaured the engine was for a V6 configuration. the main journals are very thin to begin with. I think we should find out more as this story develops

[@4rr44E]

It’s all about design flaws, not a metal shavings issue. Engine failures, spinning main bearings, failed rear differentials, rattles, and cheap interior plastics. There’s more going on here than Toyota is willing to publicly admit.

[@robby9513]

F150 phaser rattle is looking pretty good now 😮