I picked up my first truck yesterday, a 2022 Tundra SR5 with only 15,000 miles straight from the Toyota dealership. As a new buyer, I noticed a recall on the Carfax, but the sales guy downplayed it, saying it’s probably nothing. After getting home and setting up the Toyota app, I realized this recall is serious, affecting over 100,000 engines. Now I’m wondering, will they replace my engine even though I wasn’t fully aware of the recall? If they will, should I just have it replaced now or wait to see if I run into any issues later and then use the warranty?
You should have no problem getting the engine replaced under the recall. Just reach out to the dealership.
Zev said:
You should have no problem getting the engine replaced under the recall. Just reach out to the dealership.
And you’ll end up with a brand-new engine too! The only downside might be how long it takes to get the engine swapped out. It could take two to three days. Since your engine is running fine now, you should be able to schedule it.
@Whitney
Mine only took one day to turn around.
@Whitney
Nothing beats having an engine with zero miles!
Dai said:
@Whitney
Nothing beats having an engine with zero miles!
It’s great that OP mentioned being inexperienced. He totally got lucky buying a Toyota because they are really standing by their customers. It’s nice to see companies being accountable for their mistakes.
Zev said:
You should have no problem getting the engine replaced under the recall. Just reach out to the dealership.
Hmmmm interesting…
Getting a brand-new engine at no cost is amazing! You should definitely take advantage of that since the truck will feel brand new once the engine is swapped.
Kase said:
Getting a brand-new engine at no cost is amazing! You should definitely take advantage of that since the truck will feel brand new once the engine is swapped.
What if I drive it for a few years first, add on 50,000 miles, and then do the replacement? Would that be a bad move?
@Davis
Holding off on the engine replacement sounds like a smart plan. The turbos might give out before the engine and getting the new turbos later would be a big plus. Plus, a new engine comes with new turbos.
Kase said:
Getting a brand-new engine at no cost is amazing! You should definitely take advantage of that since the truck will feel brand new once the engine is swapped.
Have you checked into how they do the engine replacement? It won’t be the same once it’s been swapped out.
@Barbara
Yeah, it won’t feel the same after being disassembled in a shop and put back together as best as they can in a limited time frame.
Kase said:
Getting a brand-new engine at no cost is amazing! You should definitely take advantage of that since the truck will feel brand new once the engine is swapped.
It’s new but remember, it’s put together by a rushed technician.
@Paxton
But at least it’s installed by someone who knows what they’re doing and has done it many times.
I got my 2022 Tundra used, already had 40K miles on it. No issues getting recalls taken care of for second owners. I’ve had the gas filler tube and engine replaced with no hassle. Just enjoy your truck and schedule the recall when it works for you. The new engine may take a few weeks to arrive, but you can still drive the truck in the meantime, and they’ll provide a loaner while it’s being replaced.
I had mine replaced and it only took a day. I got it back and it ran like a dream. There’s just something about that new engine smell. It’s like having a new truck without the price tag.
It’s shocking that the salesperson didn’t mention the significant recall. That feels almost illegal, and it just proves how important it is for buyers to research before visiting a dealership.
Zora said:
It’s shocking that the salesperson didn’t mention the significant recall. That feels almost illegal, and it just proves how important it is for buyers to research before visiting a dealership.
Actually, it’s against federal law to sell a vehicle with an open recall. OP might want to consult a lawyer to possibly get a rebate on the cost of the truck.
@Tristan
It is illegal for a dealer to sell a new vehicle with an open recall.
@Tristan
Not exactly. A quick search shows it’s illegal for a dealership to sell a new vehicle with open safety recalls. Consulting with a lawyer probably won’t lead to much. In my opinion, it’s not a big issue. Just keep driving the truck until the recall is fixed.