2022 Toyota Tundra Axle Shaft Recall (22V445)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 46,176 vehicles · Reported June 23, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 46,176 2022 Toyota Tundra; 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing. Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V445 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V445000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22TA05 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 23, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022 Toyota Tundra; 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid |
| Units affected | 46,176 |
| Component | Power Train > Axle Assembly > Axle Shaft |
| Safety risk | Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022 Toyota Tundra in recall 22V445?
The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
Is it safe to drive a 2022 Tundra with recall 22V445?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the axle shaft.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V445?
Recall 22V445 covers 46,176 vehicles: 2022 Toyota Tundra; 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 46,176 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Toyota | Tundra |
| 2022 | Toyota | Tundra Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Tundra axle shaft recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA05.
When was recall 22V445 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V445 to NHTSA on June 23, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 15, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V445000. |
| July 15, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 52 months ago. If your Tundra was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tundra is part of recall 22V445?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V445 is open on your Tundra, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022 Tundra vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Tundra owners do about recall 22V445?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V445000 applies to your Tundra.
- Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any axle shaft symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Tundra owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 430 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 104 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 22V445 was reported on June 23, 2022, owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 25 of them (24%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the transmission and were received on or after June 23, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 430 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 104 of them involve the transmission. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Toyota Tundra: 428 complaints in total, 104 about the transmission
- 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the transmission
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Throttle lag when pressing gas pedal. This has happened on mulitiple occasions. This has been happening when i come to a complete stop. No warning lights indicating this. I fear that if this does not get fixed my family and i will be severley injured or may end up dead.
2022 Toyota Tundra owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11634249, filed January 5, 2025
I knew this was coming but I'm stunned by this notice and that NHTSA lets Toyota get away with this. Note the bolded warning in the attached notice. Sounds pretty serious and potentially catastrophic. I called the dealer on January 4th. I'm the third one to call into this dealership for this recall.
2022 Toyota Tundra owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11634313, filed January 6, 2025
2022 Tundra, especially when the engine is cold, has issues accelerating well beyond what would be expected with "Turbo lag". On several occasions when entering a roundabout from a dead stop, the engine does not have any responsiveness at all (extends for several seconds), requiring the driver to release and re-engage the pedal.
2022 Toyota Tundra owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11635471, filed January 11, 2025
Can recall 22V445 make my Tundra a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this axle shaft recall means their Tundra qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
A transmission defect affects the core job of the 2022 Toyota Tundra: moving reliably. Owners often see the same symptom return after a repair, and those repeat visits are the kind of history California's lemon law looks at.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V445
Did the recall 22V445 fix work?
Since recall 22V445 was reported on June 23, 2022, owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 25 of them (24%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 15, 2022.
Is the 22V445000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Tundra is part of recall 22V445000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V445000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.