Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know
Why do car recalls happen? Here’s what to know if your car has an open recall.
Toyota is recalling over 43,000 vehicles due to the possibility that the engine could become contaminated, which could increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The recall states that the engine may become contaminated with debris from the manufacturing process. The debris could cause the main bearing of the engine to fail, and “result in an engine stall and loss of drive power,” according to NHTSA.
The recall expands on two other recalls, published in May 2024 and November 2025, respectively.
Here’s what to know.
What model is included in the recall?
Approximately 43,566 vehicles are being recalled, which include the following model:
What could happen to the engines of vehicles included in the recall?
The engine contamination could lead to the following, according to the recall report:
- engine knocking
- engine rough running
- engine no start
- engine stall
An engine stall could lead to the vehicle losing power and increasing the risk of a crash at higher speeds.
What is this recall an expansion of?
The recall (NHTSA recall number: 26V320) expands two other recalls (NHTSA recall numbers: 24V381 and 25V767), which include the following vehicles:
- 2022 to 2024 Lexus LX
- 2022 to 2024 Toyota Tundra
- 2024 Lexus GX
What should you do if you own a recalled vehicle?
A remedy to the recall is currently being developed, according to the NHTSA. Vehicle owners are expected to be mailed notification letters by July 6, and may contact Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331
Once a remedy has been established, owners of the recalled vehicle will have repairs completed free of charge.
Owners who believe their cars might be involved in the recall can also search for their vehicle identification numbers (VINs) or state and license plate numbers on NHTSA.gov to see whether their vehicles are included.
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