Toyota Recalls 2024 Tundra Pickups Over Engine Debris Risk

Toyota has launched a new safety recall covering certain 2024 model year Tundra full-size pickups in North America and Latin America, affecting approximately 44,000 vehicles in the U.S. The recall targets non-hybrid Tundras built with engines that may not have been fully cleared of machining debris during manufacturing. This leftover debris can trigger engine knocking, rough running, failure to start, or even a complete loss of power while driving—especially at higher speeds—raising the risk of a crash. Toyota previously issued two similar recalls in May 2024 and November 2025, both addressing the same underlying issue. The latest recall includes engines produced after the November 2025 recall but before the implementation of an upgraded #1 main bearing designed to better withstand residual debris. Engines built after the cutoff date already feature the improved bearing and are not part of this recall. Toyota is now finalizing repair plans for both the new recall and the November 2025 campaign, aiming to roll out remedies in phases over the next few months. Affected owners will be contacted in stages based on vehicle age and service history. In the meantime, Toyota urges owners experiencing symptoms such as knocking or power loss to visit a dealer immediately. For the May 2024 recall, Toyota has already notified all owners and repaired over 77,000 of the roughly 102,000 affected U.S. vehicles using engines with the upgraded bearing. All repairs are performed free of charge. Owners can check if their vehicle is included by entering the VIN at Toyota.com/recall or NHTSA.gov/recalls. For further assistance, the Toyota Brand Engagement Center is available at 1-800-331-4331.