How do I know if my Tundra is part of the engine recall?
To know if your Tundra is part of an engine recall, check your vehicle’s VIN against official recall databases (NHTSA and Toyota) and contact your dealer. If your VIN is listed in a recall, the remedy is provided free of charge by Toyota.
Engine recalls are issued by manufacturers and regulatory agencies and are VIN-specific, meaning not every Tundra is affected. This guide explains how to verify your VIN against current recalls and what steps to take if a recall applies to your truck.
How to verify whether your Tundra is in an engine recall
Use the following steps to quickly confirm your truck’s recall status by VIN.
- Find your VIN: a 17-character code located on the driver’s side dashboard or door jamb, and in your vehicle registration or owner's manual.
- Check the NHTSA recall database: go to SaferCar.gov/recalls and enter your VIN to see any open recalls, descriptions, and remedy timelines.
- Check Toyota’s official recall portal: visit Toyota’s recall lookup page and enter your VIN for company-reported campaigns.
- Compare results across sources: VIN-specific recalls may appear on one site and not another; verify with your dealer.
- Sign up for recall alerts: register with NHTSA or Toyota to receive notices if new recalls are issued for your VIN.
Not every Tundra will be affected; recall status can change as campaigns are added or closed. If nothing shows up for your VIN, keep monitoring. Remediation is free when an open recall exists.
What to do if your VIN is listed in an engine recall
Once you’ve confirmed an engine recall for your Tundra, take these steps to get it addressed safely and promptly.
- Schedule service with an authorized Toyota dealer as soon as possible; do not drive if the recall notice advises limits on use.
- Bring your VIN, vehicle registration, and contact information to the appointment; explain you have an engine recall open for your Tundra.
- Have the recall remedy performed at no cost to you; the campaign is funded by Toyota and supported by regulators.
- Request a copy of the service report or recall completion letter; store it with your vehicle records.
- Ask about any recommended post-repair checks and follow-up actions; verify that the recall is marked complete in manufacturer records.
If you cannot secure a timely appointment, contact Toyota Customer Service for assistance and discuss temporary safety steps as recommended by the dealer, such as avoiding high-load or long-idle driving if advised.
Summary
The most reliable way to know whether your Toyota Tundra is part of an engine recall is to check your VIN against official recall databases (NHTSA and Toyota) and confirm with your dealer. If a recall applies, the remedy is free of charge and will be scheduled by the dealership. Stay vigilant and sign up for recall alerts to receive future updates.
Which tundras have the engine recall?
Toyota Tundras from model years 2022, 2023, and 2024 are subject to a recall for potential engine issues caused by machining debris. This recall affects vehicles equipped with the V35A engine, and it is important to note that the hybrid i-FORCE MAX models are not part of this specific recall.
Affected model years
- 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra
- Note: The recall is for vehicles manufactured between November 2021 and February 2023, but the most recent information lists model years 2022-2024.
- i-FORCE MAX hybrid models: are not affected by this recall.
What to do
- Check your VIN: Visit Toyota's recall website or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if your specific truck is included.
- Contact a dealer: If your vehicle is affected, contact a local Toyota dealership to schedule a free repair.
- Wait for a notice: Toyota will also send out official recall notices by mail to owners of affected vehicles.
How do I know if my Toyota is part of the recall?
For more information about recalls, customers can go to www.toyota.com/recall or contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus customers can visit www.lexus.com/recall or contact Lexus Customer Satisfaction at 1-800-255-3987.
How to check Toyota Tundra engine recall?
Find Safety Recalls & Service Campaigns for your Vehicle
Enter your license plate number plus the state it was issued in, or enter your 17-digit VIN. One or more recall items are ready for repair. Please click the Find A Dealer button below to schedule your service at a dealer near you.
Will Toyota replace the engines of 100,000 recalled Tundra pickups?
If you have a 2022 to 2023 Tundra that has been identified as possibly being affected by the manufacturing defect, then Toyota will replace the entire engine for free.
