Toyota and Lexus Recalls Affect Over 125,000 Vehicles Due to Potential Display and Engine Issues

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has announced two significant safety recalls affecting a total of over 125,000 vehicles across several Lexus and Toyota models. The first recall addresses a potential issue with the combination meter display in certain Lexus and Toyota vehicles, which could lead to a failure to display critical warnings and increase the risk of a crash. The second recall concerns a potential engine defect in certain Toyota Tundra models that could result in engine stall and loss of motive power.

The first recall, involving 43,743 vehicles, pertains to the 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, 2024 Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid. According to the manufacturer’s submission to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these vehicles may experience a startup fault in their 12.3-inch combination meter display. This fault can cause certain areas of the screen to go blank, potentially preventing the display of crucial indicators such as engine oil pressure, engine coolant temperature, and electrical charge. For the Toyota Mirai, a blank display area could also obscure a critical loss-of-isolation warning message.

The issue stems from specific software used in the combination meter, supplied by Yazaki Meter Co., Ltd. If these essential warnings or indicators are not visible to the driver, they may not be aware of an underlying vehicle problem, delaying necessary action and potentially increasing the risk of a crash or injury. This defect means the affected vehicles may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 101, which governs controls and displays. Additionally, the Mirai models may also fall out of compliance with FMVSS No. 305 concerning electrolyte spillage and electrical shock protection.

Toyota began investigating this issue in Japan in March 2024 after receiving customer complaints. The investigation expanded to the U.S. in November 2024 following a dealership product report. After extensive testing, Toyota determined that overlapping processes during the meter’s startup sequence could cause the display malfunction. Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by July 26, 2026, and dealers will update the combination meter software free of charge.

The second recall, NHTSA Recall No. 26V320, impacts 43,566 model year 2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. This recall addresses a potential issue with the crankshaft main bearings within the V35A engine. During a specific manufacturing period, there is a possibility that engine machining debris may not have been properly cleared from the engine assembly. Due to the specific configuration of this engine and the pressure on the main bearings, this debris, if present, can adhere to the bearing. Continued operation of the engine at higher loads over time could lead to bearing failure.

The consequences of this bearing failure can include engine knocking, rough running, difficulty starting, or a complete engine stall. In a vehicle, an engine stall while driving, particularly at higher speeds, results in a loss of motive power, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. This recall is related to previous recalls (24V-381 and 25V-767) involving similar V35A engines, with this recall addressing vehicles produced during a subsequent period with improved, but still potentially susceptible, manufacturing processes.

Toyota began investigating this matter in November 2025. Through extensive analysis of collected engines and supplier collaboration, it was determined that a specific size of debris could compromise the integrity of the bearings produced during the identified period. The manufacturer has indicated that while they cannot precisely estimate the percentage of affected vehicles that will actually experience the defect, they have reported “1” (unknown) to NHTSA as required for an integer value. Owners of these 2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles will be contacted by July 20, 2026, with further information regarding the remedy, which is expected to involve addressing the engine issue.

Owners of affected vehicles are advised to be attentive to recall notification letters expected by the specified dates. Until further information is provided for the Tundra recall, drivers of affected vehicles should be aware of the potential for engine stall and take appropriate precautions.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing and NHTSA

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