2022 Toyota Tundra: engine failure

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Engine · CA

My 2022 toyota tundra was part of an engine replacement recall. The original engine was replaced Oct 3 2025 at around 38,200 miles. The replacement engine broke down while driving on the street (could have happened on the freeway) on October 10 2026 at around 50k miles. Im waiting on how toyota will solve this problem.

Filed Sep 6, 2026 · Engine · ID

This is a follow-up to my the federal safety agency complaint tracking #11742382, filed June 5, 2026, before my recall repair. I'm filing again because the repair is now complete and it has raised two new concerns: undocumented warranty coverage on the replacement engine, and an unresolved question about whether a second, broader recall applies to that replacement engine. 1. Recall repair completed. Under the federal safety agency Campaign 24V381000 (Toyota internal 24TA07, filed 2024-05-30), my original engine was replaced with a new OEM assembly (part 04004-23370, serial [XXX], 2026 manufacture date, incorporating the post-April-2024 revised bearing design) at Teton Toyota, Idaho Falls, ID, June 19 to 22, 2026 (repair order [XXX], mileage in/out 28,252/28,281). Toyota's own recall record states the replacement unit was inspected clean. I have no reason to doubt that specific finding; my concern is what happens after. 2. Replacement engine's warranty terms were left undocumented. The repair order lists the warranty "Policy Number" covering the new engine as TBD. As of this filing, Toyota National (1‑800‑331‑4331) has not given me a written answer to a direct question: does the replacement engine carry a new 5-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty starting from the June 22, 2026 install date, or only the remainder of my original factory warranty? A safety recall remedy that leaves the owner without documented knowledge of what protection they actually received is, in my view, an incomplete remedy under 49 CFR Part 573's recordkeeping and notification requirements. Owners should not have to chase this down themselves months after the repair. 3. A second, broader recall may or may not apply to my replacement engine, and Toyota has not said which. the federal safety agency Campaign 25V767000 (Toyota internal 25TA14, filed 2025-11-06) expands the same underlying defect population to additional 2022-2024 Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles, with a remedy of inspecting the #1 main bearing via inspection software and INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF I

Filed Sep 5, 2026 · Engine · TX

REPEATED CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE / FAILED RECALL REMEDY. My 2022 Toyota Tundra suffered a complete engine seizure and sudden loss of motive power August 30, 2026, creating an immediate traffic hazard. This is the SECOND time this vehicle has experienced a catastrophic main bearing failure of its twin-turbo V6 engine. The original factory engine was replaced by an authorized Toyota dealership under Safety Recall 24V‑381 / 24TA07 in March 2025. The defect should have been resolved. However, the replacement crate engine provided by Toyota carried the exact same engineering vulnerability as the original engine. It was manufactured prior to Toyota's mid-2026 engineering revision, which finally introduced a redesigned #1 main bearing to address localized crankshaft pressure stack-up (as noted in subsequent the federal safety agency filings like 26V‑320).Furthermore, the previous engine replacement due to a federal safety recall was entirely withheld and not disclosed to me at the point of sale. Because Toyota replaced a recalled, defective engine with an identically flawed engine block, the initial recall remedy completely failed, leaving the vehicle dangerous and prone to repeated mechanical failure. The vehicle has driven approximately 16 months since the March 2025 replacement. I am demanding that Toyota provide a permanent remedy using the updated, structurally revised 2026 engine components. It is at the Toyota dealer.

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Engine · TX

I am filing this complaint regarding my Toyota Tundra and Toyota Safety Recall 24TA07. My vehicle was previously affected by this engine recall, and Toyota replaced the engine as the recall remedy. The replacement engine has now failed with the same or substantially similar engine issue that resulted in the original recall and engine replacement. I am very concerned that a replacement engine installed as the remedy for a safety recall has experienced the same type of failure. This vehicle has now experienced engine failure involving two separate engines: the original recalled engine and the replacement engine installed by Toyota under Recall 24TA07. The Vehicle is at the Toyota dealer. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate whether replacement engines being installed under this recall may also be susceptible to the same or a similar defect. I would also like this complaint documented because I am concerned about the safety and reliability of the vehicle and whether Toyota's recall remedy adequately corrected the original safety issue. I am requesting that Toyota provide a permanent remedy for my vehicle at no cost to me. I would also like information regarding my rights and available remedies given that the engine replaced under the safety recall has now failed, including whether this repeat failure may qualify for additional manufacturer remedies or protections under applicable warranty or state lemon law.

Filed Aug 29, 2026 · Engine · AL

"I am writing to report a latent safety concern regarding my 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid equipped with the V35A-FTS engine. Non-hybrid 2022–2024 Tundras sharing this exact V35A engine block architecture are subject to active safety recalls (the federal safety agency Campaign IDs: 24V381, 25V767, and 26V320) due to crankshaft main bearing failure caused by manufacturing debris and oil film disruption. My hybrid model utilizes the same V35A internal engine short-block assembly and suffers from the exact same potential for main bearing contamination and catastrophic internal engine lockup. Although the hybrid battery provides limited low-speed auxiliary power, a sudden internal combustion engine failure or lockup while operating at highway speeds or under heavy towing loads creates a severe safety hazard, including immediate loss of throttle response, power steering loss, and high risk of rear-end collisions. My engine has not failed yet, but the presence of known, unaddressed manufacturing debris within the V35A assembly presents an ongoing safety risk. I request that the federal safety agency expand its safety defect investigation into the V35A engine architecture to explicitly include the i-FORCE MAX Hybrid models." Toyota has been lacking in taking responsibility that these exact same engines manufactured on the same assembly line are also subject to the same issues. I believe it is a significant safety issue especially since in the event of an engine failure the hybid system will NOT be strong enough to move the vehicle to the side of the road safely. In addition, when the powertrain warranty expires next year for the 2022 models, owners will be left holding the bag for a $30,000 dollar engine replacement when toyota knows this could and has happened. Currently, Toyotas way of evaluating engines consist of hitting the engine with a hammer to check if its affected or not. What?? Please investigate this and hold toyota responsible, all engines manufactured on that assembly line in AL should be replaced.

Filed Aug 16, 2026 · Engine · GA

This is a repeat engine failure on a vehicle that already received the manufacturer's recall remedy. On XXX, at 69,420 miles, the original engine was replaced under Toyota's recall for the V35A 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (manufacturing debris contaminating crankshaft bearings), at Capital Toyota in [XXX]. On XXX, at 109,367 miles — approximately 39,947 miles after the recall replacement engine was installed — the replacement engine failed catastrophically. We first heard knocking in the engine while the truck was idling. The vehicle lost the ability to be driven and had to be towed to Savannah Toyota in Savannah, GA, where it currently remains. This failure raises serious safety concerns because the same recall-related symptoms (knocking progressing to failure) can occur while driving at highway speed, creating a risk of sudden loss of power, stalling in traffic, and a crash. This indicates that Toyota's recall remedy (engine replacement) did not correct the underlying manufacturing defect. We have opened a case with Toyota's Brand Engagement Center (case/file number XXX) requesting a third engine replacement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Engine · 66,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and the engine stalled. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who confirmed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Engine · 71,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Tundra. The contact stated that the engine was blown while driving at 10 MPH. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed that there was no warranty coverage associated with the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2026 · Transmission · FL

Severe throttle lag and hard shifting when accelerating from a stop. This has caused several near misses when the vehicle will “stall” in the line of traffic causing lack of acceleration. Often happens when stopping at a four way stop or other stop sign followed by immediate acceleration. Was able to replicate it several times and happens on its own once a week. A widely known issue for the newest generation of Toyota Tundra. There are no safety lights, notifications or error codes. The vehicle did this both before a complete engine replacement and after.

Filed Jan 15, 2026 · Transmission · OK

Pickup has regular but not every time throttle delay. For 1-3ish seconds and then it CHARGES forward. Making pulling onto a busy road a bit of a gamble. Seems very very unsafe. I’ve had the new engine put in and still the same issue.

Filed Dec 27, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · FL

My 2022 had a new crate engine put in at 26,000 miles in approx June 2025 (told me it would be 2 days but in less than 24hrs the service advisor called and told me it was completed) and from the second I picked up my truck and started it at the dealership, I heard a loud, fast ticking noisy sound coming from under the hood so I popped my hood and it sounded like a diesel engine and as I started driving I felt a weird popping/vibrating noise when turning either right or left at slow speeds and it felt like there were no shocks or motor mounts or something was bent and the rear end was skipping and making a loud thud when slightly stepping on gas pedal and Toyota said it's all normal. It also lost all power while I was driving 2 days after I picked it up from engine replacement along with the continuous surging forward when taking off from stop sign or red light. My front seat is cracked and they refused to fix it under warranty, my brakes squeal so bad and they said they ordered parts under TSB but it will be months before they come in, it's now been 7 months and still nothing. I will not drive further than 10 miles from my home Every time I get in this truck and put it in D, I fear for my life and when I put it in P, I breathe a sigh of relief. AutoNation Toyota in Weston, Fl replaced my engine and I truly believe that whoever put my new engine in, didn't put it back together correctly and damaged the suspension/steering system as well as the new ticking engine that is so rough. My new 2nd engine needs another engine. I feel like this truck is going to get me killed.

Filed Dec 19, 2025 · Engine · NC

The hybrid version of the Toyota Tundra uses the same base V35A-derived engine architecture, block casting, bearing design, and oiling system as the recalled non-hybrid vehicles. Toyota has not demonstrated that hybrid engines were manufactured differently or are immune to the defect that prompted the recall. In towing conditions, an internal combustion engine failure creates an immediate safety hazard even if limited electric propulsion remains available. Electric-only operation provides severely reduced power, limited speed, and restricted torque, making highway merging, grade climbing, or maintaining safe traffic flow unsafe while towing. Retaining minimal electric motion does not equate to maintaining safe propulsion under load. Additionally, a catastrophic engine failure may introduce metal debris, oil pressure loss, or thermal imbalance that can compromise shared drivetrain and hybrid coupling components. The presence of an electric motor does not mitigate the underlying defect risk or the secondary damage potential. Toyota’s distinction between hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles appears to be regulatory and financial rather than engineering-based. The same defect risk exists regardless of the hybrid system. I request that the federal safety agency evaluate whether Toyota’s exclusion of hybrid vehicles is based on actual engineering differences or solely on regulatory interpretation.