Second Toyota Tundra Engine Recall Postponed Again Because Company Incredibly Still Doesn’t Really Have a Fix After 4 Years

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Toyota’s reputation for quality continues taking hits as the automaker has for the second time in four years forced owners of more than 125,000 late model Toyota Tundras and Lexus GX and LX SUVs to wait for a solution to the Toyota Tundra engine recall debacle. Longtime Toyota Tundra engine recall problem This can get a bit confusing, so stay with us here. Toyota has now issued two recalls involving its V35A engine, a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 used in 2022-2024 Tundra and Lexus LX 600 models as well as the 2024 Lexus GX 550. The first recall was for 2022-2023 […] (read full article...)
 
I see one thing, actually two things on your video, the bearings you are holding up dont have any anti spin tabs on them, most bearings I have seen have tabs on them to prevent spinning the bearings.
 
Hilux said:
I see one thing, actually two things on your video, the bearings you are holding up dont have any anti spin tabs on them, most bearings I have seen have tabs on them to prevent spinning the bearings.
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Thanks. I assumed I was missing something.
 
testerdahl said:
Thanks. I assumed I was missing something.
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Here are some main bearings for a 2020 Toyota Tundra 5.7, these bearings have the anti spin tabs on them, I am not sure what Toyotas reasoning for not having them in the new Tundra engine.
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It’s really sad to see Toyota stuck in this quagmire of their own making. They have to make it right without replacing engines forever. I think a prorated buyback is in order. [your mileage]% of 200k miles = buyback value of what you paid or some formula that favors the buyer.
 
testerdahl said:
Toyota’s reputation for quality continues taking hits as the automaker has for the second time in four years forced owners of more than 125,000 late model Toyota Tundras and Lexus GX and LX SUVs to wait for a solution to the Toyota Tundra engine recall debacle. Longtime Toyota Tundra engine recall problem This can get a bit confusing, so stay with us here. Toyota has now issued two recalls involving its V35A engine, a 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 used in 2022-2024 Tundra and Lexus LX 600 models as well as the 2024 Lexus GX 550. The first recall was for 2022-2023 […] (read full article...)
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2 things I agree with not having the anti spin tabs on the mains they need to be there. Also the tolerances is way to tight and the oil galleys need to be opened up so we can run heavier oil. Ow20 is like water and with a twin turbo application at 5k on the oil with the turbo heat cycles the oil is junk. Forget 10k service intervals 1k,3k 5k and the 5k from then on out is what I’m doing on my 24 sr5 trd 4x4 night shade.
 
Fightnfire said:
I really wish this would get more traction.
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From my perspective, it has gotten a lot of traction in ways you probably don't see.

In the past 6 days:

77k website views - most read story in past 90 days
94k views - Facebook vertical video
98.9k views - Instagram vertical video
24.7k views - TikTok
31k views - YouTube
3,477 views on MSN article

I'm going to run the vertical video on YouTube on Sunday and link to the full video in hopes of spiking the views. I'm not sure why there is such a disparity between the platforms for views, but that's the way it has been going for the past few months. This website has been on fire while YouTube just hasn't.
 
testerdahl said:
From my perspective, it has gotten a lot of traction in ways you probably don't see.

In the past 6 days:

77k website views - most read story in past 90 days
94k views - Facebook vertical video
98.9k views - Instagram vertical video
24.7k views - TikTok
31k views - YouTube
3,477 views on MSN article

I'm going to run the vertical video on YouTube on Sunday and link to the full video in hopes of spiking the views. I'm not sure why there is such a disparity between the platforms for views, but that's the way it has been going for the past few months. This website has been on fire while YouTube just hasn't.
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That's good, I didn't necessarily mean from you, just in a general sense. I feel like Toyota has been straight up deceptive about the whole thing. They announce a fix, sales spike, then extend the recall. (discreetly change part numbers on various bearing parts) Then they announce another fix, sales spike, and each time they include more trucks. Now, they say they aren't really sure what's causing the problem.

One things for certain... it isn't just debris. When legitimate mechanice pointed that out they were roasted. Time has proven them very right.
 
Fightnfire said:
That's good, I didn't necessarily mean from you, just in a general sense. I feel like Toyota has been straight up deceptive about the whole thing. They announce a fix, sales spike, then extend the recall. (discreetly change part numbers on various bearing parts) Then they announce another fix, sales spike, and each time they include more trucks. Now, they say they aren't really sure what's causing the problem.

One things for certain... it isn't just debris. When legitimate mechanice pointed that out they were roasted. Time has proven them very right.
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It is interesting that on the various truck forums, there is a lot of sense from people they are over it. It is just old news to them. Until Toyota announces something new or different, people just aren't that interested.
 
And yet, every time I check FB Tundra feed it’s always someone asking about buying a tundra who hasn’t heard of the problem or someone with Christmas lights for a dashboard on a tundra they bought a few months back asking the group if they know what could have happened. Keep getting the word out….
 
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Fightnfire said:
That's good, I didn't necessarily mean from you, just in a general sense. I feel like Toyota has been straight up deceptive about the whole thing. They announce a fix, sales spike, then extend the recall. (discreetly change part numbers on various bearing parts) Then they announce another fix, sales spike, and each time they include more trucks. Now, they say they aren't really sure what's causing the problem.

One things for certain... it isn't just debris. When legitimate mechanice pointed that out they were roasted. Time has proven them very right.
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It does appear that way. If anything, it reduces them from the pedestal they were on and lowers them to the same level as the other brands with similar issues and trying to hide it.
 
Dusdaddy said:
It does appear that way. If anything, it reduces them from the pedestal they were on and lowers them to the same level as the other brands with similar issues and trying to hide it.
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It's interesting though because this isn't the first time they've done this. After the growing pains they do tend to have a more reliable product, I can't disagree with that. I've always wondered if that's more of a product of not changing and offering a less advanced/optioned vehicle than the competitors in the truck/SUV specific segment. The big three are pushing change on a much quicker cycle than Toyota, and sell a lot more truck/suv's.
 
I have bought (new) 5 Tundra's. 2005 (SR5), 2012(SR5), 2014(Platinum), 2018(SR5) and a 2024(Platinum). LOTS of additional Toyota's both new and used. I have 4 recalls on my desk for this Tundra. I'm not pulling trailers and seldom see turbo boost, but Montana has some serious distances between towns, so I watch for idiot lights and hope I get home. My newest one, so far, isn't giving me any problems at 28,000 miles. The problem is, I like the truck. But in short, it's a garage queen. However, I'm stuck. You can't really sell them back to a dealer without taking a (horrible) bath. My conscience won't let me sell it to a private owner. It's just not right. I don't really fit well in a new Tacoma or a Land Cruser and, I understand they have a few challenges of their own. I don't mind Fords, but they hate me. Chevy 6.2 or a 3.0 diesel? That may be worse. Not up to speed on Ram. So, I'm hoping, beyond all normal reason, for a FAIR BUYBACK or a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT (as in non-turbo) replacement (V8) engine......... How's THAT for wishful thinking......... Realistically, I'm (like everyone else) looking for a very low milage '20-'21 CrewMax Tundra (or Sequoia) so I'll watch for estate sales and chase ambulances (unless mine stalls during the chase of course). Good news though! My wife's 27,000-mile, 2019 Highlander (also bought new) sits next to the Tundra in the garage queen storage facility. Believe me, it's not going anywhere. When Yellowstone Park blows up, at least we won't have to walk.
 
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