TOYOTA will change an astounding 102,092 defective engines in its Tundra and Lexus LX fashions following a Could 2024 recall that acknowledged the models may fail due to a producing defect that noticed swarf left within the engine after machining.
The pricey recall motion impacts 2022-23 Tundra and Lexus LX 600 automobiles outfitted with Toyota’s VA35A-series twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine.
Toyota will change the engine with a brand new one without charge to prospects with these impacted to be notified over the following month.
It’s understood the fitment of the brand new engine will take between 13 and 21 hours to finish with prospects provided a mortgage car or rental automotive throughout the restore interval.
GoAuto understands the machining particles within the defective engines is accumulating inside the sleeve of the entrance foremost bearing cap inflicting untimely put on and in some circumstances engine failure.
In response to paperwork filed with the US Nationwide Freeway Site visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), affected automobiles could expertise engine knocking, tough operating, incapacity to begin, and/or a lack of energy.
Thankfully, there aren’t any reported incidents of the engine seizing throughout operation.
It’s understood the petrol-electric hybrid model of the Tundra – the one participating within the Australian trial – isn’t affected by the recall. Toyota Australia has not but suggested if Australian-delivered Lexus LX fashions are affected.
The US-based recall applies to all Tundra fashions constructed between 2 November 2021 and 13 February 2023 (98,568 models) and Lexus LX 600 fashions constructed between 30 July 2021 and 25 November 2022 (3524 models).
