Toyota recall issued for debris in engines of Tundra, Lexus LX vehicles

Lexus LX, Toyota Tundra recall overview:

• Who: Toyota issued a recall for approximately 102,000 of its model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles. 
• Why: The recall was initiated over concerns the Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles could suffer a loss of motive power as a result of machining debris being left in their engine at the time of production.  
• Where: The Toyota recall affects certain Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicle owners nationwide.

Toyota issued a recall for approximately 102,000 of its model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles over concerns they could suffer a loss of motive power. 

Certain machining debris may not have been cleared from the engines of the recalled Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles when they were being produced, according to the recall. 

“In the involved vehicles, this can lead to potential engine knocking, engine rough running, engine no start and/or a loss of motive power,” Toyota said, adding that a loss of motive power while driving at high speeds could “increase the risk of a crash.”

Only the conventional gas model of the affected Lexus LX vehicles are included in the Toyota recall. 

Toyota developing remedy to resolve Tundra, Lexus LX engine defect

Toyota said it is currently developing a remedy to resolve the issue and that it will notify vehicle owners by late July 2024. 

Individuals with more questions about the Lexus LX and Toyota Tundra recall can contact Toyota customer support by telephone at 1-800-331-4331. 

The automaker issued a separate recall earlier this year for 280,000 Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600 vehicles over concerns they could slowly creep forward while in neutral if the brake is not applied. 

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