Just bought a used Tundra and found out about a recall

Toyota Truck, SUV and Vans Forum Toyota Tundra
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@Tristan
Classic forum answer.

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CYNTIAH said:
@Tristan
Classic forum answer.

I guess that’s true.

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A 2022 model with just 15,000 miles is great. Look at it this way: If nothing goes wrong, that’s fantastic because it’s still a Toyota and should be reliable for years. If it breaks, you get a free engine. It’s a win-win situation!

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Just check the Toyota recall website with your VIN. If a recall exists, you can take it to your nearest dealership for the fix.

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I bought a used 2023 knowing about the engine problems, but the upside is I’ll get a new engine for free.

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Welcome to the club. By the way, do you know why my 2023 doesn’t have an engine failure recall? I just looked up my VIN.

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Cleo said:
Welcome to the club. By the way, do you know why my 2023 doesn’t have an engine failure recall? I just looked up my VIN.

I believe only engines from specific manufacturing lines had the metal shavings issue. Also, hybrids weren’t part of that safety recall.

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This is exactly why I just bought a 2021 Tundra. Start the process now. You need to get to the dealer and get on the waitlist. The Toyota recall process can be slow and frustrating. Ideally, you should have arranged for the new engine swap before taking delivery.

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@SharonCarter
So you’re giving advice even though you haven’t owned one of the new models with this issue? You sound confident, but others here are saying the complete opposite based on their own experiences.

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@Sorrell
I’m just sharing what I found on Tundra forums and YouTube. Everyone makes their own choice, but I wouldn’t buy a vehicle with an open recall, regardless of the brand. If the engine had already been swapped, it would be a different story.

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@SharonCarter
I love how when someone uses logic and experience, you tell them to calm down! LOL. I saw it on YouTube!

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@SharonCarter
2021 Tundras are actually going for more than some new ones at this point. They’re good trucks; I have a Gen 2.5 myself, but in this market, they aren’t great deals considering what else you could get.

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Personally, I wouldn’t take it in for the recall. They mentioned that only 1% of the engines were impacted, so that means a 99% chance yours is fine. I think the risk of a technician making an error during the swap is higher than 1%.

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@Vale
You can easily check your VIN to see if it’s listed on the recall.

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@Vale
You can simply look up your VIN and see if it’s on the recall list.