2023 Toyota Tundra Spare Tire Recall (23V468)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 1,398 vehicles · Reported July 7, 2023
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 1,398 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid; 2023 Toyota Tundra; 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded. Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 23V468 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V468000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 23TB06/23TA06 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 7, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid; 2023 Toyota Tundra; 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid |
| Units affected | 1,398 |
| Component | Tires > Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire |
| Safety risk | Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Toyota Tundra in recall 23V468?
The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Tundra with recall 23V468?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, 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 temporary and emergency spare tire.
Which vehicles are included in recall 23V468?
Recall 23V468 covers 1,398 vehicles: 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid; 2023 Toyota Tundra; 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 1,398 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Toyota | Sequoia Hybrid |
| 2023 | Toyota | Tundra |
| 2023 | Toyota | Tundra Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Tundra spare tire recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
When was recall 23V468 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 23V468 to NHTSA on July 7, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as August 14, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 7, 2023 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 23V468000. |
| August 14, 2023 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 39 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 23V468?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V468 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 2023 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 23V468?
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 23V468000 applies to your Tundra.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the temporary and emergency spare tire happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- 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 447 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 17 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Since recall 23V468 was reported on July 7, 2023, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after July 7, 2023, 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 suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 447 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 17 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. 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.
- 2023 Toyota Tundra: 407 complaints in total, 17 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2023 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid: 38 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Vehicle alignment caused per mature outside tire wear on both front tires. Service bulletin found for different trim level but not for my vehicle. Dealership suggested paying for alignment to remedy.
2023 Toyota Tundra owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11666367, filed June 11, 2025
When I purchased the 2023 tundra trdpro it came from the factory out of alignment. They replaced the stock tires within 4000 miles. Since I the vehicle has required 3 alignments. I run summer and winter tires.
2023 Toyota Tundra owner, ME, NHTSA complaint 11699662, filed November 16, 2025
My 2023 Toyota Tundra currently has a open recall for the fuel tube rubbing against another near component increasing the risk of fire. The life of my family/public and myself were put at risk every day as this can cause a fire which is life threating.
2023 Toyota Tundra owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11552953, filed November 1, 2023
Can recall 23V468 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.
Recall 23V468000 does not automatically make your Tundra a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
If a suspension or wheel problem on the 2023 Toyota Tundra returns after the recall work, keep the repair orders. Repeat visits for the same defect are what 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.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
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.
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 23V468
Did the recall 23V468 fix work?
Since recall 23V468 was reported on July 7, 2023, owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 August 14, 2023.
Is the 23V468000 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 23V468000?
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.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
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 23V468000 (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.