Toyota V6 Engine Nightmare: Toyota Recalls Another 127,000 Models Over Machining Debris Fire Hazard

Toyota V6 Engine Nightmare: Toyota Recalls Another 127,000 Models Over Machining Debris Fire Hazard

Toyota V6 Engine Nightmare continues, with Toyota announcing a major new recall affecting another 127,000 Toyota and Lexus models equipped with the non-hybrid twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The persistent issue—traced once again to machining debris left inside the engine from the production process—can cause engine knocking, rough running, loss of motive power, and ultimately, total engine failure. This second wave of recalls, which now includes the Lexus GX, confirms that the company has failed to permanently resolve the ongoing issues with its latest V6 powertrain, further staining Toyota’s reliability reputation.

Machining Debris Blamed in Recurring Recall

The problem lies with the 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine (codenamed V35A-FTS), which was introduced to replace Toyota’s older V8 in several large models.

• Recurring Defect: The cause of the latest recall is machining debris left in the engine from the production process, the same root cause cited in a similar recall last year.
• Affected Vehicles (Non-Hybrid V6): The recall specifically pertains to the non-hybrid version of this engine.
  • 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra
  • 2022-2024 Lexus LX
  • 2024 Lexus GX
• Symptoms: Owners of vehicles equipped with the V6 have reported issues such as engine knocking, rough running, loss of motive power, and inability to start.
• Total Failure Reported: Worryingly, some owners have experienced total engine failure at remarkably low mileages (e.g., 10,500 miles on a Tundra and 25,000 miles on another Tundra that was not part of the original recall).

Inadequate Previous Fixes and Legal Stakes

The new recall suggests that Toyota’s previous efforts to fix the powertrain were insufficient, and the company is now facing legal challenges.

• Unresolved Issue: The fact that another 127,000 models are being recalled after a previous recall targeting over 100,000 Tundras and Lexus LX models confirms that the company has not been able to permanently resolve ongoing issues with this V6 powertrain.
• Legal Action: A class action lawsuit has been filed against Toyota, with plaintiffs claiming that the company’s previous recall efforts were insufficient.
• Owner Frustration: Owners who have faced total engine failure have been without their vehicles for prolonged periods (over 150 days in one Lexus LX case) and have sought legal assistance.

Final Thoughts: A Reliability Blemish

The continued Toyota V6 Engine Nightmare is an unfortunate and serious blemish on the automaker’s legendary reliability reputation. While the new V6 is praised for being punchy and refined, its consistent and severe reliability issues are causing major headaches for owners and dealers. Toyota says it’s developing a remedy and will notify customers by early January 2026. Given the number of cumulative sales of the Toyota Tundra, Lexus GX, and Lexus LX, a highly effective, permanent solution is needed to restore consumer confidence in this critical new powertrain.

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