Toyota Tundra V6 recall expands to 250,000 amid engine failure debate
Complete. Here is the key summaryToyota has expanded its V6 engine recall for the Tundra to over 250,000 vehicles, adding 44,000 2024 models. While Toyota attributes the issue to machining debris, experts suspect a design flaw in the crankshaft bearing. Consequently, unrepaired trucks or those cleared via software may suffer up to $9,000 in resale value loss compared to those with replaced engines.
Recall scope widens: Toyota's third recall adds 44,000 2024 Tundras, bringing total affected V6 engines to over 250,000 since 2024. Cause under debate: Toyota cites machining debris, while teardown experts point to a potential design flaw at the #1 crankshaft bearing. Resale values hit: Unrepaired trucks or those cleared only by software inspections can lose up to $9,000 in value compared to replaced-engine models.