New Toyota Tundra’s Recalled for Spun Crank Bearing

[Tractorable]

 

[5030]

It's 'recalled', not racalled..... Don't care as I don't own one and never will.

First line in the creators comment is 'In my opinion'. Far as I can see, his 'opinion' isn't worth squat.

Opinions are like butt holes, everyone has one and most stink.

 

[Tractorable]

Forgive me for the spelling error. I was juggling my two year old daughter while typing.

This is a big deal for Toyota who’s reputation is built on reliability. The previous generation Tundra’s with the 4.6L and 5.7L V8’s were capable of going a million miles. The first million mile Tundra was bought back from the owner and he was given a new one. The truck was disassembled and analyzed by engineers and nothing was was wrong with it. The engine still put out the same power as when it was new, original transmission, etc. Several more V8 Tundra’s have hit a million miles since then.

All this push for fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions forced Toyota to move to the turbo V6 with hybrid option. The engine has twin turbos, three radiators, and a ten speed transmission. First there were turbo wastegate issues, now we’re getting reports of front crank bearing failure potentially due to debris inside the engine. This all requires removal of the cab to repair. Toyota once known for its conservative approach to engineering and reliability is now showing signs of unreliability.

 

[Snobdds]

Forgive me for the spelling error. I was juggling my two year old daughter while typing.

This is a big deal for Toyota who’s reputation is built on reliability. The previous generation Tundra’s with the 4.6L and 5.7L V8’s were capable of going a million miles. The first million mile Tundra was bought back from the owner and he was given a new one. The truck was disassembled and analyzed by engineers and nothing was was wrong with it. The engine still put out the same power as when it was new, original transmission, etc. Several more V8 Tundra’s have hit a million miles since then.

All this push for fuel efficiency and cleaner emissions forced Toyota to move to the turbo V6 with hybrid option. The engine has twin turbos, three radiators, and a ten speed transmission. First there were turbo wastegate issues, now we’re getting reports of front crank bearing failure potentially due to debris inside the engine. This all requires removal of the cab to repair. Toyota once known for its conservative approach to engineering and reliability is now showing signs of unreliability.

I blame the EPA.

Toyota pretty much perfected the naturally aspirated engine around 2013. They are now going through the learning process all over again. I want to get a new tacoma for my small truck to take to the cabin when not hauling, but I'm nervous. My 1988 Pickup is still my ranch truck in the winter. They will never make a truck like that ever again.

 

[dodge man]

Say it isn’t so. What will Consumers Report say?

 

[jmc]

Don't care as I don't own one and never will.
......
Opinions are like butt holes, everyone has one and most stink.

Irony alert.

 

[5030]

Irony alert.

No irony at all. Never will be a Toyota anything in this driveway. Just Fords, GM's and Dodge's.

 

[nybirdman]

Sorry but Tundra's are that great,a buddy had 2004 he purchased new.
wheel bearings went out at 25K
cam belt must be changed at 90K
replaced the steel exhaust manifolds
replaced the FRAME and related components ($6K his cost)
rear diff cover was steel,welded many times
rewired whole truck when frame was replaced
Finally dumped when the transmission went at 146K miles
Yup; they are a great truck.

 

[Tractorable]

The first gen Tundra’s (pre-2007) had frame rot issues 20 years ago with trucks in the rust belt. Toyota stepped up with a recall and replaced affected frames at no cost to the owner up to 15 years after the original build date.

Multiple 4.7L V8’s (up to 2010) have gone a million miles but they require timing belt replacement every 90k miles. The later 4.6L and 5.7L V8’s have timing chains and are also known for their exceptional reliability. All these engines are built in San Antonio, Texas as well as the trucks.

 

[Fixastuff]

No irony at all. Never will be a Toyota anything in this driveway. Just Fords, GM's and Dodge's.

Sniff sniff?

 

[Oaktree]

Say it isn’t so. What will Consumers Report say?

Probably nothing. I've come to believe their charter prohibits them saying anything bad about toyotas.

The first gen Tundra’s (pre-2007) had frame rot issues 20 years ago with trucks in the rust belt. Toyota stepped up with a recall and replaced affected frames at no cost to the owner up to 15 years after the original build date.

Define "stepped up". As I recall there was a class action lawsuit, or at least the serious threat of one.

 

[Tractorable]

Replacing frames is a lot of work and costs billions. Toyota did thousands if not millions of frame swaps to make it right. They may do the same with this issue in their new boosted V6’s. Name another manufacturer who has gone to such lengths to fix their problems.

 

[newbury]

Thanks for starting this thread, I was seriously considering a Tundra to "replace" my 2002 Ford F350 diesel dually.

 

[2515R Dude]

Toyota owner here.
Owned multiple Camry's, corola's. Now i have 4runner i bought in 2009. It has 260K miles on it with not a single issue. Brakes, tires, oil and filter. that is it. Most reliable vehicles i cold imagine
Being absolutely happy with all of them i went and bought a new 2024 Tundra Platinum.

1. Wile driving home 4 out of 4 moldings on the doors fell of. They are on national backorder with no ETA
2. Next day i found a couple of spots were there was damage on the paint which were covered with the clear coat and very roughly polished. It was not the dealership fault because i took the possession of the vehicle 1 hour after it was delivered.
3. in less than 1k miles, while accelerating all warning light lit up and the motor died in the middle of freeway.
The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they changed the fuel pump, but since then every acceleration the vehicle jumps and wants to dye. After spending 1 month at their shop they declared they need to change main harness which is, you guessed it, on the national backorder with no ETA.
Toyota refuse to declare it as a lemon on grounds "We do not believe we failed to repair your vehicle"
It is already 6 month, now the case at the KY DA office.

So, yes, 2024 Tundra is junk for only one reason :It is the most American car. Even more American then ford, gmc etc.
It was developed in the US, build in the us, and now we have even longer line of not reliable tracks made in the US

 

[Torvy]

This premise is BS. The guy is talking about '22-'23 Tundras, not "New" Tundras.

The '24 went to an entirely different engine (Twin Turbo 6 vs the venerable V8).

In my lengthy experience with Toyotas, they tend to recall well beyond what is necessary. We once had a recall on our 1992 Camry...for a bushing...because it squeaked.

This guy is trying to make it more serious than it is. It's not about bearings at all.

 

[Tractorable]

21 was the last year of the V8. The twin turbo V6 started in 2022.

 

[Tractorable]

“PLANO, Texas (May 30, 2024)—Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2022–2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX (conventional gas model only) vehicles in North America. Approximately, 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles are involved in this recall in the U.S.

There is a possibility that certain machining debris may not have been cleared from the engine when it was produced. In the involved vehicles, this can lead to potential engine knocking, engine rough running, engine no start and/or a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.

Toyota is currently developing the remedy for this issue.”

Toyota Recalls Certain Model Year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX Vehicles - Toyota USA Newsroom

PLANO, Texas (May 30, 2024)—Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain model year 2022–2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX (conventional gas model only) vehicles in North America. Approximately, 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles are involved in this recall […]

pressroom.toyota.com

 

[2515R Dude]

This premise is BS. The guy is talking about '22-'23 Tundras, not "New" Tundras.

The '24 went to an entirely different engine (Twin Turbo 6 vs the venerable V8).

In my lengthy experience with Toyotas, they tend to recall well beyond what is necessary. We once had a recall on our 1992 Camry...for a bushing...because it squeaked.

This guy is trying to make it more serious than it is. It's not about bearings at all.

1.Check your data
2. Sure, 100,000 vehicles are affected, not a problem, we made 160,000. It is only 62.5%, but who counts
3. I have absolutely different experience with CURRENT American Toyota Customer Service
4. In a private, out of records conversation with the service manager of one of the toyota dealerships, after i told hi that toyota is going to lose buyers he told me " Toyota does not care about the customer service, 10 ppl will sell toyota and buy ford, and 10 ford guys will buy toyota, they don't give dead rat's ass" So, times has changed, look outside, what do you see, America you have known, or a new America.

They have so much problems and absolutely no replacement parts, they are covered with the piles of s***t they are under. They even do not give you two keys because they just dont have them Forget about japan Toyota, meet new American Toyota.

 

[5030]

Toyota owner here.
Owned multiple Camry's, corola's. Now i have 4runner i bought in 2009. It has 260K miles on it with not a single issue. Brakes, tires, oil and filter. that is it. Most reliable vehicles i cold imagine
Being absolutely happy with all of them i went and bought a new 2024 Tundra Platinum.

1. Wile driving home 4 out of 4 moldings on the doors fell of. They are on national backorder with no ETA
2. Next day i found a couple of spots were there was damage on the paint which were covered with the clear coat and very roughly polished. It was not the dealership fault because i took the possession of the vehicle 1 hour after it was delivered.
3. in less than 1k miles, while accelerating all warning light lit up and the motor died in the middle of freeway.
The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they changed the fuel pump, but since then every acceleration the vehicle jumps and wants to dye. After spending 1 month at their shop they declared they need to change main harness which is, you guessed it, on the national backorder with no ETA.
Toyota refuse to declare it as a lemon on grounds "We do not believe we failed to repair your vehicle"
It is already 6 month, now the case at the KY DA office.

So, yes, 2024 Tundra is junk for only one reason :It is the most American car. Even more American then ford, gmc etc.
It was developed in the US, build in the us, and now we have even longer line of not reliable tracks made in the US

Your spelling sucks btw. Keep in mind that while they are built here, all the profit goes to Japan. Me, I'll keep my Ford F350 Diesel. Only ever had one recall and it was handled in 5 minutes.

 

[Tractorable]

Japanese tractors are good, but Japanese trucks made in America are bad? Got it.