2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Engine Recall (24V381)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 102,092 vehicles · Reported May 30, 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 102,092 2022-2023 Lexus LX; 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra vehicles. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power. A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V381 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V381000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 24TB07,24TA07,24LB04 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 30, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Lexus LX; 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra |
| Units affected | 102,092 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Hard Parts Internal / Mechanical |
| Safety risk | A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra in recall 24V381?
Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Tundra with recall 24V381?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of drive power increases 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 hard parts internal and mechanical.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V381?
Recall 24V381 covers 102,092 vehicles: 2022-2023 Lexus LX; 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra.
NHTSA lists 102,092 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Lexus | LX |
| 2022-2023 | Toyota | Tundra |
What is the fix for the Tundra engine recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
Manufacturer recall number: 24TB07,24TA07,24LB04.
When was recall 24V381 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 24V381 to NHTSA on May 30, 2024.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V381000. |
| December 17, 2024 | Letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 28 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 24V381?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V381 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 2022-2023 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 24V381?
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 24V381000 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 hard parts internal and mechanical 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Tundra owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 853 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 427 of them about the engine.
Since recall 24V381 was reported on May 30, 2024, owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 52 of them (13%) 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 engine and were received on or after May 30, 2024, 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 engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 853 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 427 of them involve the engine. 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, 201 about the engine
- 2023 Toyota Tundra: 407 complaints in total, 211 about the engine
- 2023 Lexus LX: 13 complaints in total, 11 about the engine
- 2022 Lexus LX: 5 complaints in total, 4 about the engine
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Vehicle has throttle lag when pushing the accelerator. Multiple times since owning vehicle, when pushing the accelerator pedal the engine/vehical doesn’t accelerate. This normally is from a complete stop situation. I have never seen any dashboard warning lights regaurding this issue.
2022 Toyota Tundra owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11633767, filed January 2, 2025
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
When coming to a stop, then pressing on the gas, the truck does not move. Its a dead gas pedal for approximately 2-4 seconds and then the truck takes off. Say i am trying to turn right at a light, then go to press on the gas, there is hesitation from the truck.
2022 Toyota Tundra owner, NV, NHTSA complaint 11634501, filed January 7, 2025
Can recall 24V381 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.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
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 24V381
Did the recall 24V381 fix work?
Since recall 24V381 was reported on May 30, 2024, owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 52 of them (13%) 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.
Is the 24V381000 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 24V381000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 24V381000 (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 Lexus, Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.