(Don’t) Reverse: Toyota Issues Recall for Nearly 500,000 Tundras Over Defective Backup Lights.

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      Once deemed indestructible, the Toyota Tundra is facing yet another recall. This time, the concern is that the reverse lights are not functioning properly, which hampers visibility when the truck is reversed in low-light situations.

      This recall, announced this month, affects approximately 443,444 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models from the 2022 to 2025 model years. The recall report indicates that the reverse light housing in certain vehicles has a design flaw regarding the adhesive on the vent patch. This issue may allow moisture to seep into the light housing.

      Over time, the resulting condensation can lead to corrosion, potentially causing the reverse lamps to malfunction or stop working altogether. While Toyota trucks come standard with a rearview camera, additional lighting support is essential for drivers when reversing the vehicle.

      Although this problem is not as severe as the engine issues previously faced by the truck, it is nevertheless a frustrating assembly problem impacting a significant number of vehicles.

      To address this issue, Toyota has stated that dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies at no cost. Additionally, the wiring harnesses will be examined and repaired or replaced if corrosion is detected in the wire harness connector.

      The affected Tundras were manufactured between May 10, 2021, and March 26, 2025. The hybrids included in the recall were produced between June 30, 2021, and March 20, 2025. Toyota plans to send owner notification letters by the end of June.

      Produced in San Antonio, Texas, the third-generation Tundra was introduced with the 2022 model year. While this is the first recall for the 2025 model, this is the 11th notification for the 2022 model. Last year, about 100,000 Toyota Tundra trucks and Lexus LX SUVs were recalled due to machining debris discovered in the engine crankshaft, which required new engines specifically for the 3.6-liter turbocharged V6. Tundra owners are likely growing increasingly frustrated by now.

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(Don’t) Reverse: Toyota Issues Recall for Nearly 500,000 Tundras Over Defective Backup Lights.

The light housings of certain late-model trucks permit moisture to enter, resulting in corrosion and failure of the lamps.