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2024 Toyota Tundra recall: Debris in Engine May Cause Stall

Report received by NHTSA: May 20, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Tundra vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause a main bearing to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.

The risk

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Who's affected

43,566 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024 Toyota Tundra.

Compared with

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has 28 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 15 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 23, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall numbers 24V381 and 25V767.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Toyota Tundra 2024
NHTSA recall number26V320000
ManufacturerToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received by NHTSAMay 20, 2026
Potentially affected43,566 vehicles
Manufacturer's recall number25TB14 / 25TA14
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record