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How long is it taking to get the Toyota Tundra engine recall completed?
When Toyota announced that 100,000 Tundra engines were being recalled and would be replaced, they knew it would be a monumental task.
It’s taking forever, according to some Tundra owners. Some owners with no problems are continuing to drive their trucks, hoping their engine doesn’t fail before they get their trucks into the dealer for a replacement.
Tamas Balint, who lives in Canada, is the latest victim in the Toyota Tundra engine recall saga.
Picture him driving on a rural stretch of highway in Canada. The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful summer day, and then out of nowhere, he hears a sound from under the hood.
He continues on the highway going 60 miles per hour. Five seconds later, he sees his dashboard light up with a low oil warning, and then his truck’s engine dies.
He has to coast to the side of the road as cars try to avoid the truck, which is just inches over the white line and sitting on the shoulder.
He looks down at his mileage, and he’s just turned 60,000 miles. He’s always kept up on the maintenance and changed his oil before the recommended interval.
Then, as he’s sitting on the side of the road, he knows about the Tundra engine recall because he got a notice in the mail for his 2022 Tundra.
He visited the Toyota dealer, but they informed him that he wouldn’t be able to get in for a few months, so he would have to wait.
The service advisor advised him to continue driving his truck and would call him when a slot became available in their schedule.
Now he’s really upset. He took his truck in months ago, and now his vehicle is dead on the side of the road.
Tamas says on the Toyota Tundra Owners Facebook page, Well, 60km (37,000 miles), and my truck died.
I was driving on the highway when I started hearing a flapping sound from the engine. Five seconds later, the low oil pressure check engine light comes on, and the truck completely loses power.
I pulled over and turned the truck off. I waited and tried starting it again, but it’s dead. Is this the engine issue that’s happening to everyone?
It’s a 2022 Tundra, and I’ve received the engine recall notice, but here in Canada, they are taking forever to replace them.
How long is it taking for Tundra owners to get the Toyota engine recall completed?
Jimmy Mcdaniel – My 2024 Tundra SR5 had 19,000 miles when the engine died. It’s been at the dealership for two months, and I haven’t seen any progress.
Al Glossian – For me, once mine blew, they moved me to the top of the list, gave me a Tundra for a loaner, and I had my truck back in two weeks.
Anthony DelaCruz – Here in Texas, it took three months for the engine to arrive, and two days to install.
Joshua Warren – Yeah, bro. They’re doing recalls in phases. They’re currently in phase 4. Mine’s a 2023 model and will be in phase 7.
A lady who works at Toyota at the Baton Rouge dealership told me that I have to wait until they get to my phase before they can do it. Knocking out all the 22 models first based on VINs and then the 23 models last, since they’re newer.
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However, they’ll make an exception if your engine stops working before they get to your phase. Over 100,000 trucks are affected by the engine recall, and they’re being addressed in phases because it’s not feasible to work on all 100,000 at once.
Also, it’s taking months for some people to get new engine blocks for these trucks, which is putting them behind.
Here is more information on the Tundra Engine Recall Phases
According to information filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall is being handled in four phases, each addressing roughly 27,000 vehicles, totaling around 100,000 vehicles.
Here’s the breakdown of the phases based on vehicle production dates:
- Phase 1: Early November 2021 – Late February 2022
- Phase 2: Late February 2022 – Mid-June 2022
- Phase 3: Mid-June 2022 – Late September 2022
- Phase 4: Late September 2022 – Mid-February 2023
The phases were released sequentially:
- Phase 1 was available immediately (as of the recall remedy notice publication on January 6, 2025).
- Phase 2 was estimated to launch in January 2025.
- Phase 3 was estimated to launch in March 2025.
- Phase 4 was estimated to launch in May 2025.
Toyota is using the phased approach to manage the logistics of replacing entire engine assemblies in a large number of vehicles while mitigating risks to customers.
What Should Tundra Owners Do?
Toyota will send letters to affected owners, but you can also contact your local Toyota dealership with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to determine if your vehicle is affected and which phase it falls under. You can also use the Toyota app or website to check your recall status.
It is important to note that the recall applies to certain 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundra models with the base i-FORCE engine, but not the i-FORCE MAX hybrid variant or 2024 and 2025 models.
Update on Tamas Balint’s Toyota Tundra:
I went to the dealer, and they confirmed that my engine will be done. They bumped me to the top of the list for the engine recall, and they are hoping to have it done within a week.
They gave me a Corolla loaner, but it’s unacceptable. They said they will try to get me a Tundra within the next 2-3 days, because I need a truck for work.
Conclusion:
Tamas just found out that he will now be without his Tundra pickup for at least a week. Will he get a Tundra loaner or have to keep the Corolla while he waits? The dealer says they will try to get him a Tundra, but there is no guarantee they will.
It depends on the individual dealer and how many available Tundra trucks they have in their inventory. It could be an empty promise.
It’s Your Turn
Do you own a Toyota Tundra, and how long has it taken to get your engine replaced? Did you get a Tundra loaner while you waited to get your engine replaced? If so, click the red Add New Comment link below and let us know.
Check out my Toyota Tundra story: I Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra’s Engine Replaced After It Blew Up, and Now After the Dealer Fixed It, It Runs Like an 80’s Truck Missing a Spark Plug
I am Denis Flierl, a Senior Torque News Reporter since 2012. My 30+ year tenure in the automotive industry, initially in a consulting role with every major car brand and later as a freelance journalist test-driving new vehicles, has equipped me with a wealth of knowledge. I specialize in reporting the latest automotive news, covering owner stories, and providing expert analysis, ensuring that you are always well-informed and up-to-date. Follow me on X @DenisFlierl, @WorldsCoolestRides, Facebook, and Instagram
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