New Toyota Recalled Announced: 2023 Tundra & Lexus LX vehicles

[bandit67]

Yes, some of these issues are unfortunate, but in this day and age, NONE of the manufacturers are immune. The QC issues began, across the board, with the Covid shutdowns, and, unfortunately, have been VERY slow to be corrected. A LOT of people got a bit lazy through all that - I saw a big change in attitudes, work ethics, etc, when I was working face to face through that entire situation.
The key is, go with a manufacturer that you are confident will make things right when they come up.
Is it better to wait for 2nd model year? Sometimes it can be, as certain options become standard, issues are addressed, minor redesigns happen, etc. BUT, the prices ALWAYS go up to some degree, so...

 

[premplus]

Is anyone changing the way they drive the new gx 550 or planning different oil change schedules as this is being sorted out? I am playing it safe and doing a 1,000 mile oil change (which I planned on doing anyways). I have only 350 miles on it so far, but plan to drive it less as this is being sorted out. I mean if it is affecting the gx, the more we drive it the more metal can damage the engine. I feel like there is no perfect solution here. I guess you could just drive normally and if something happens then warranty will take care of it, but I don't know if you would want a rebuilt engine. I wonder if lexus corporate would have any suggestions...

 

[Ben O]

The Toyota notice gives a specific date of manufacture and lists 3500 autos are covered during this time frame. Seems pretty specific to me. However as it happens first production models have to (sadly) work out some kinks. I suggest waiting for the 2nd year product if you have any doubts. I purchased a 2024 BMW 50e last August, one of the first available. Yes we had an issue with a cooling part for the hybrid battery took three attempts to figure it out. It was my choice to go early… love the SUV. Same with my GX, so far I love it for all the right reasons… I’ll keep my fingers crossed. Lexus and BMW are top brands so I am confident they will remedy any issues with great customer service. It is fun to have one of the first models available!

 

[premplus]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V381-8150.pdf

This is the detailed report Toyota submitted to nhtsa. Hopefully they correctly identified the issue and fixed it before affecting the gx 550

 

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https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V381-8150.pdf

This is the detailed report Toyota submitted to nhtsa. Hopefully they correctly identified the issue and fixed it before affecting the gx 550

The issue here is at Toyota Lexus these every Friday and there is legless the dock that’s the issue

 

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The issue here is at Toyota Lexus these every Friday and there is legless the dock that’s the issue

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The issue here is at Toyota Lexus these every Friday and there is legless the dock that’s the issue

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[GXinLA]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V381-8150.pdf

This is the detailed report Toyota submitted to nhtsa. Hopefully they correctly identified the issue and fixed it before affecting the gx 550

I just bought and Lx and will add a GX in a few months. Considering the recall for Lexus vehicles is through later 2022 build dates, I feel my 2024 builds will be ok. If not and they later extend the recall, it will be a pain, but it will get fixed.

 

[bandit67]

"V35A engines of this configuration, manufactured after this production period, were manufactured with new or improved processes that better clear
machining debris."

Reading the entire document, the issue was caught in 2022 and addressed in early 2023 regarding the manufacturing and cleaning of the engine blocks. I would be fairly confident that by the time the GX 550 was being built, there were no remaining engines built in 2022, that made their way into the new GX's.

 

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"V35A engines of this configuration, manufactured after this production period, were manufactured with new or improved processes that better clear
machining debris."

Reading the entire document, the issue was caught in 2022 and addressed in early 2023 regarding the manufacturing and cleaning of the engine blocks. I would be fairly confident that by the time the GX 550 was being built, there were no remaining engines built in 2022, that made their way into the new GX's.

I will somewhat agree but if you take in what some people have said that their Gx’s on ship or arrive in port on a 56 day hold and no information that they said would supply weekly has to make you wonder

 

[YellowLab]

"V35A engines of this configuration, manufactured after this production period, were manufactured with new or improved processes that better clear
machining debris."

Reading the entire document, the issue was caught in 2022 and addressed in early 2023 regarding the manufacturing and cleaning of the engine blocks. I would be fairly confident that by the time the GX 550 was being built, there were no remaining engines built in 2022, that made their way into the new GX's.

I would agree - reputation to T/L still means something despite what the ‘haters’ on YouTube are click baiting

 

[NoriGreen]

"V35A engines of this configuration, manufactured after this production period, were manufactured with new or improved processes that better clear
machining debris."

Reading the entire document, the issue was caught in 2022 and addressed in early 2023 regarding the manufacturing and cleaning of the engine blocks. I would be fairly confident that by the time the GX 550 was being built, there were no remaining engines built in 2022, that made their way into the new GX's.

I was hoping this would be the case. No way they just continued on as usual knowing the issue is at hand.

 

[YellowLab]

I was hoping this would be the case. No way they just continued on as usual knowing the issue is at hand.

yep - if they ignored the problem and handed off to customers they would have to change their name to 'Jeep'

 

[niresh]

Assuming all V6 Turbo V35A-FTS engines are built in Alabama engine plant? None in Tahara?

It seems the whole GX550 vehicle is built in Tahara plant

 

[DKisler]

Is anyone changing the way they drive the new gx 550 or planning different oil change schedules as this is being sorted out? I am playing it safe and doing a 1,000 mile oil change (which I planned on doing anyways). I have only 350 miles on it so far, but plan to drive it less as this is being sorted out. I mean if it is affecting the gx, the more we drive it the more metal can damage the engine. I feel like there is no perfect solution here. I guess you could just drive normally and if something happens then warranty will take care of it, but I don't know if you would want a rebuilt engine. I wonder if lexus corporate would have any suggestions...

Go to the Motor Oil Geek YouTube channel. He is a Certified Lubrication Specialists. He has scientific proof on why to change your first time oil change at 500 miles etc. He does an oil analysis to prove his point. He does this on a brand new Toyota. I plan on following this protocol on my GX 550 and I have the Amsoil test kits in hand ready for my first change. I learned this a long time ago when Audi recommended long interval changes. I when with the old and maybe somewhat excessive 3000 mile interval with synthetic oil. My engine did not have the sludge failures the the other 1.8T engines did. Now I will change my initial oil at 500 miles to start with in order to get the engine milling stuff out immediately.

 

[DKisler]

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V381-8150.pdf

This is the detailed report Toyota submitted to nhtsa. Hopefully they correctly identified the issue and fixed it before affecting the gx 550

Some GX's are affected as my is in port and delayed for inspection to see if it is one that is affected. I also read on a blog that some GX's are included in the recall. My dealer said the GX's that were coming to them in Spokane so far were cleared but I have not heard if my is clear yet as the port inspection is ongoing.

 

[DKisler]

"V35A engines of this configuration, manufactured after this production period, were manufactured with new or improved processes that better clear
machining debris."

Reading the entire document, the issue was caught in 2022 and addressed in early 2023 regarding the manufacturing and cleaning of the engine blocks. I would be fairly confident that by the time the GX 550 was being built, there were no remaining engines built in 2022, that made their way into the new GX's.

Not true as mine is on hold in port for inspection as I type this. No indication at this point if there is a problem but they are being inspected so obviously they were not cleared in the manufacturing process before they left Japan.

 

[rancejunge]

My GX 550 Overtrail is due the 1st part of July. After looking deeply into this engine problem (I build engines) I believe Toyota has been doing the right thing and been as honest as they can as the problem surfaced. It looks to me the aluminum block channel leading to the front main bearing had flakes of aluminum left. This would be pushed to the bearing on initial start up since it was ahead of the filter there was nothing to catch it. Imaagine some particles at times bigger than others as the tool duled. Some maybe large enough to impeade oil flow and others small enough to lodge on the bearing surface which would lead to galling of the metal bearing surface.

It probably was a robotic process where air pressure blower or some other process was off. Probably the same type of machine used in all the Toyota engine plants It is probably Russian roulette who's engine is effected and who's is just fine. I trust they fixed it now and they have far less percentage failures from the Japanese made engines. These twin turbos are plenty tough and will last as long as I need it. My 2013 3.5 liter Ecoboost I bought new changed my own Mobil 1 Full synthetic oil @7,500 miles has 160,000 miles and only a water pump seal failed. Toyota V35A is going to be better than this IMHO except for the ones that have failed by an improper process not an improper design.

 

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My GX 550 Overtrail is due the 1st part of July. After looking deeply into this engine problem (I build engines) I believe Toyota has been doing the right thing and been as honest as they can as the problem surfaced. It looks to me the aluminum block channel leading to the front main bearing had flakes of aluminum left. This would be pushed to the bearing on initial start up since it was ahead of the filter there was nothing to catch it. Imaagine some particles at times bigger than others as the tool duled. Some maybe large enough to impeade oil flow and others small enough to lodge on the bearing surface which would lead to galling of the metal bearing surface.

It probably was a robotic process where air pressure blower or some other process was off. Probably the same type of machine used in all the Toyota engine plants It is probably Russian roulette who's engine is effected and who's is just fine. I trust they fixed it now and they have far less percentage failures from the Japanese made engines. These twin turbos are plenty tough and will last as long as I need it. My 2013 3.5 liter Ecoboost I bought new changed my own Mobil 1 Full synthetic oil @7,500 miles has 160,000 miles and only a water pump seal failed. Toyota V35A is going to be better than this IMHO except for the ones that have failed by an improper process not an improper design.

IMO I don’t think anybody is playing that Lexus Toyota Lexus is doing the right thing. The issue is transparency.

 

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IMO I don’t think anybody is playing that Lexus Toyota Lexus is doing the right thing. The issue is transparency.

Complaining

IMO I don’t think anybody is playing that Lexus Toyota Lexus is doing the right thing. The issue is transparency.

complaining

 

[R!ck]

There are reports of '24 Tundras with blown engines already!

And it's the same engine guys.