Toyota Recalls More Than 400,000 Trucks Due to Risk of Backward Crashes | Carscoops

      Certain Tundras and Tundra Hybrids are experiencing an issue with moisture entering the reversing lights, potentially causing them to malfunction.

      Toyota is initiating a recall involving approximately 443,000 Tundra pickups due to a defect in their reverse lights. Moisture can infiltrate the light units of 2022-2025 models, hindering their proper functionality.

      Beginning in July, dealers will replace both lights and address any corrosion found in the wiring harness.

      While Toyota is known for manufacturing reliable cars, trucks, and SUVs, even the robust Tundra pickup can face some quality issues. Nearly 500,000 of these midsize vehicles are being recalled for a minor defect that could result in significant damage in the liftgate area – posing a risk to nearby individuals or objects.

      The issue pertains to the reversing lights, which some Toyota owners have reported allowing moisture in, leading to their failure. This defect impacts around 443,000 Tundras and Tundra Hybrids from the 2022-2025 model years, necessitating a visit to a Toyota dealership for a complimentary replacement of the light units – two per truck.

      Toyota has also stated that it will inspect the wiring harness on every truck included in the recall and repair any cables and connectors showing signs of corrosion. Owners should expect to receive information about the recall program starting in July.

      Even though all new vehicles sold in the U.S. since before the launch of the third-generation Tundra in 2021 are legally required to come equipped with a reversing camera, these cameras still depend on the reversing lights for nighttime illumination. As evidenced by numerous recalls across various brands, reversing cameras can also malfunction. Therefore, Tundra owners from the 2022-2025 model years should ensure this recall is addressed.

      This lighting issue is relatively minor compared to the engine troubles Toyota faced with the third-generation Tundra (and Lexus LX) in 2024, which led to the company providing entirely new engines for 98,568 Tundras and 3,524 LXs that were recalled due to the risk of crankshaft bearing failure caused by machining debris trapped inside the engines.

      However, a recent study highlighted that Toyota's full-size truck ranked highest among America's longest-lasting vehicles. Every Tundra was assessed to have a 37 percent likelihood of reaching 250,000 miles (402,000 km), leading a list dominated by other long-lasting vehicles that were also Toyotas.