Toyota has recalled more than 126,000 of its brand’s vehicles due to a problem that could lead to catastrophic engine failure.
In addition, this error could lead to a sudden and unexplained power failure while driving, increasing the risk of an accident.
Between the Toyota and Lexus brands, 126,691 vehicles with the 3.4-liter V35A twin-turbo V6 engine are being recalled because a problem could lead to catastrophic engine damage and a sudden loss of power.
The recall primarily affects 2022 to 2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles, potentially affecting 113,079 units. Also affected are 2024 Lexus GX and 2022 to 2024 Lexus LX vehicles, with 3,717 and 9,895 units, respectively.
The defect in these vehicles is due to the presence of machining residue that was not removed from the crankcase during engine assembly.
These deposits could also adhere to the crankshaft main bearings, causing engine knocking, rough running, difficulty starting, or sudden stopping of the running engine, increasing the risk of an accident.
Are US-made Toyotas often subject to recalls?
There’s no simple fact that says, “Yes, recalls of U.S.-made Toyotas are much more common than those of other brands,” but you can analyze what the data and recent news shows – and the answer would be something like: It depends, although there are some signs that might explain why you have that perception.
1. Yes, there have been major Toyota recalls in the US recently.
In November 2025, Toyota announced a recall of more than 1 million vehicles in the United States due to a defective rearview camera (the system may freeze or go black), which may increase the risk of accidents.
Additionally, nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias were recently recalled due to rearview camera malfunctions.
Another recall affects approximately 591,000 vehicles due to a fault in the instrument panel (when turned on, important information such as speed, warnings, tire pressure, etc. may not be displayed).
Additionally, a recall of 94,000 vehicles (Toyota, Lexus and Subaru) has been reported due to a problem in the air conditioning system (HVAC) that could disable windshield defrost and reduce visibility.
2. But it’s neither exclusive to Toyota nor necessarily “bad” in comparison
According to the NHTSA (the U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration), hundreds of safety recalls are issued each year for various manufacturers.
For example, in 2024, Toyota had “only” 10 recalls in the first six months, according to a comparison report between manufacturers (“Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing … 10 recalls”).
This suggests that while there are withdrawals, they are not disproportionately higher than everyone else.
In addition, recalls can have many reasons: electronic failures, software failures, physical components, and not all of them are associated with a serious malfunction.
3. Conclusion
It cannot be said with absolute certainty that US-made Toyotas are “recalled” much more often than others, but there have been several major recalls recently.
Part of this perception may be due to the fact that many Toyota models sold in the United States are manufactured (or assembled) at U.S. plants, which may make recalls more visible to consumers in that market.
It’s also important to note that a recall doesn’t always mean a catastrophic defect: often these are preventative repairs, software updates, or small repairs that are done free of charge.