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Fuel Tube Chafing Against Brake Line / Fuel Leak Risk — Recall 23V566 (2022-2023)
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
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2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid owners: 17 recalls including engine failure and 3 camera recalls. Learn your California lemon law rights. Free case review.
The 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid launched with 437 combined horsepower from a twin-turbocharged V6 paired with an electric motor, class-leading towing capability up to 12,000 lbs, and Toyota's reliability reputation. The i-Force MAX powertrain was Toyota's most ambitious truck drivetrain in decades. What buyers may not have anticipated is a vehicle that would accumulate seventeen federal recall campaigns within its first three model years, covering everything from a backup camera that displays the wrong image while you reverse out of a driveway to an engine that can seize and stall at highway speed due to manufacturing debris. The 2022 and 2023 Tundra Hybrid sits at the intersection of two complex technologies: the V35A-FXS twin-turbocharged hybrid engine is shared with the Sequoia Hybrid, and its debut generation has proven to carry significant teething problems. The V35A engine main bearing recall, first issued as 24V381 in 2024 and expanded as 25V767 in 2025, identified manufacturing contamination that can destroy the engine internals without warning. For the i-Force MAX variant, this means a truck marketed around power and performance may require a complete engine replacement within the warranty period. Toyota has also issued three separate federal recalls addressing the rearview camera alone, a safety feature mandated by federal law and a source of documented failure across cold-weather shutoffs, inverted image display, and full multimedia software failure. Beyond the recalls, Toyota's own technical service bulletins acknowledge that the 10-speed transmission can produce harsh shift shock during deceleration, that the Check Hybrid System warning may activate from cooling fan faults, that the 14-inch infotainment display freezes and reboots mid-drive, and that the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 system brakes suddenly for guard rails and overpasses that pose no actual hazard. For California owners who bought this truck expecting Toyota reliability, the warranty repair history tells a different story.
The issues owners report most, ranked by severity — each one verified against a cited NHTSA source.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A settled Margarian Law case on this exact model, published with the actual settlement math.
Open any defect for the symptoms and why it matters for a California lemon-law claim. Each is tied to a cited NHTSA source.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
FMVSS 111 rear-visibility violations are per se safety defects. This recall (22V285) required a dealer ECU reprogramming for the parking-assist system on 2022 Tundra Hybrids equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor. If a 2022 owner experienced the backup camera going blank in cold weather and visited the dealer, that visit counts as a repair attempt for a safety defect. If the camera failed again post-repair, the second visit creates the 'repeated unsuccessful repair' pattern Song-Beverly requires.
Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA04.
transmission shifts unexpectedly; hesitation; harsh shift; transmission warning
Axle shaft separation causes immediate loss of vehicle stability and braking ability, making this a high-severity safety defect under Song-Beverly. The 2022 Tundra Hybrid's recall (22V445) required dealer inspection and retorquing of the rear axle flange nuts. Any owner who brought their vehicle in for this issue and later experienced axle-related vibration, clunking, or instability has grounds to argue the repair was unsuccessful. Rear-axle repairs on a $65,000+ full-size truck that recur within the warranty period are textbook lemon territory.
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle flange nuts, and replace any damaged axle-related components if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number f
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
Displaying the front camera image instead of the rear when the vehicle is in reverse is a direct FMVSS 111 violation and creates active safety risk: the driver sees the wrong field of view while backing. This 2022 recall (22V501) is distinct from iss-01 (cold-weather blank) — it involves incorrect camera channel routing, not temperature failure. Owners who received both 22V285 and 22V501 repairs within months of delivery on the same camera system have a compounded repair record for the same FMVSS 111 system, which is probative of Song-Beverly eligibility.
Dealers will reprogram the parking assist ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA07.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
An electronic parking brake that fails to engage creates rollaway risk — one of the most dangerous failure modes for a parked vehicle. This recall (22V661) covered the 2022 Tundra Hybrid alongside Lexus NX models. If an owner experienced the EPB warning or an actual rollaway event, that constitutes a safety defect repair attempt. Dealers reprogrammed the Skid Control ECU; if the EPB malfunctioned again after reprogramming, the second event is a second repair attempt for the same safety system under Song-Beverly.
Dealers will reprogram the Skid Control ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 22TA11 and 22LA04.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
This label recall (22V854) applies to 2023 Tundra Hybrid vehicles sold through Gulf States Toyota dealers with spray-on bed liner accessories. While a mislabeled load-capacity sticker is a FMVSS 110 violation, it is a lower-severity functional issue rather than a direct safety defect in operation. Its lemon-law relevance is limited unless combined with other defects: if this vehicle also has ongoing brake, engine, or camera issues, the presence of a recall-backed label defect on the same VIN reinforces the owner's documented repair history.
GST will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 22R2.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A blank instrument cluster removes the speedometer, fuel gauge, and warning lights from driver view — a FMVSS 101 violation that also constitutes a safety defect. The 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid recall (23V111) required combination-meter ECU reprogramming. If an owner's cluster went blank after the initial reprogramming, that second event is an additional repair attempt for the same system. For a vehicle already accumulating camera and brake recall repairs, a cluster failure adds to a multi-system lemon pattern that California law recognizes as probative of substantial impairment.
Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A tonneau cover that detaches at highway speed becomes a projectile road hazard, creating collision risk for other vehicles — an active safety defect. The 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid recall (23V142) required dealer installation of new bracket hardware or cover replacement. If the cover detached or loosened again after the dealer repair, that recurrence is a second unsuccessful repair attempt. Owners should retain any documentation of cover movement, abnormal noise from the cover, or repeat dealer visits related to the tonneau cover or bed cover system.
Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
A spare tire that separates from the undercarriage at speed creates an immediate road-hazard crash risk. This recall (23V468) covers 2023 Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Dealers replaced the spare tire carrier assembly. While a single remedy-available recall typically resolves the issue, any owner who had the carrier replaced and later noticed the spare loose, rattling, or improperly secured should document that as a new repair attempt. For 2023 owners accumulating multiple recalls (iss-05, iss-08, iss-10, iss-14), the combined repair record may support a Song-Beverly claim on total repair time even without repeat failures on individual issues.
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
A fuel leak near brake lines in the presence of an ignition source creates a fire risk — correctly classified Catastrophic. This recall (23V566) required dealers to install protective clamps and materials on the fuel tube. Fire-risk defects carry the highest lemon-law weight under Song-Beverly; a single repair attempt for a fire-risk recall that does not fully resolve the condition (e.g., the fuel tube continues to chafe, or the clamp is improperly installed) may support an expedited claim. Owners who smell fuel near the rear undercarriage after the recall remedy should return immediately and log the visit date.
Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
This 2023 label recall (23V633) is similar in nature to iss-05 (GST dealer accessory label) but issued by Toyota Motor directly for its own spray-on bed-liner accessory program. Functionally, the lemon-law relevance is low in isolation. However, 2023 Tundra Hybrid owners who have experienced multiple label recalls (iss-05, iss-10, iss-11, iss-14) on the same vehicle have accumulated four separate recall events; if those combine with drivetrain, engine, or brake issues, the total repair-days-out-of-service count becomes relevant under Song-Beverly's 30-day-in-shop presumption.
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
Southeast Toyota Distributors issued this label correction (23V757) for 2022-2024 Tundra vehicles in their distribution region, including Tundra Hybrid. The lemon-law significance is primarily cumulative: a vehicle that has visited the dealer for iss-02 (axle nuts), iss-04 (EPB), iss-06 (cluster), and iss-11 (label) within its first year of ownership is building a repair history that may satisfy Song-Beverly's time-out-of-service or repair-attempt thresholds even before any single defect reaches the 'two attempts' presumption threshold.
SET will mail a new modified label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET23B.
brake pedal problem; reduced braking; unexpected braking; brake warning light
Unexpected vehicle movement when the shifter is in neutral is a direct crash risk and qualifies as a safety defect. The 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid recall (24V125) required dealer update of the transmission control ECU software. This defect is distinct from the 10-speed shift-shock TSB (iss-19): the recall addresses neutral-mode creep, while the TSB addresses shift quality during deceleration. If an owner has experienced both the neutral-creep recall and shift-shock complaints, those are two separate acknowledged transmission defects. Documenting each dealer visit by defect description is critical to a Song-Beverly claim involving the transmission system.
Dealers will update the transmission control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA02 and 24LA02.
engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall
Engine failure and stall at speed is a primary safety defect. The initial V35A bearing recall (24V381) covered 2022-2023 Tundra (non-hybrid) and Lexus LX600; the remedy was full engine replacement. For Tundra Hybrid owners, the parallel recall 24V644 and expanded campaign 25V767 (iss-17) govern — but any owner who experienced engine stall, knocking, or power loss before the recall was completed should document those symptoms. An engine replacement within the warranty period is a substantial repair that alone may meet Song-Beverly's threshold, particularly if the owner experienced the failure symptom before the recall remedy was performed.
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between December 17, 2024 and February 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB07/24TA07 and 24LB04/24LA04.
warning light; recall notice; repeated dealer repair
This is the fourth label-related recall affecting the 2023 Tundra Hybrid (alongside iss-05, iss-10, iss-11). Each label recall results in a dealer notification and remedy visit. While individually each is low-severity, the aggregate out-of-service time from four label campaigns — combined with any engine, brake, or camera recalls — contributes to Song-Beverly's 30-consecutive-day or 30-cumulative-day out-of-service calculation. Owners should track every dealer appointment date, even for recalls completed same-day.
GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R2.
tail light out; exterior light warning; reduced rear visibility
A failed backup light reduces the vehicle's rearward visibility and fails to signal to pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is reversing — a FMVSS-related safety issue. The 25V322 recall (2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid) requires replacement of both reverse light assemblies and potential wire harness repair. The Tundra Hybrid's rearview camera system has now been the subject of three separate NHTSA recall campaigns (iss-01, iss-03, iss-16) plus this backup light failure. An owner who has visited the dealer for camera or rear-visibility issues multiple times across these four campaigns has a strong cumulative argument under Song-Beverly.
Dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies and repair the wire harnesses as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 23, 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB06 and 24TA06.
backup camera blank; screen goes black in reverse; rearview camera distorted
This is the third camera-related FMVSS 111 recall on the 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid (after iss-01 and iss-03), now driven by multimedia head unit software rather than the parking-assist ECU. The cumulative effect of three rear-visibility recalls on the same vehicle is significant under Song-Beverly: the rearview camera system has required repeated manufacturer remedies across the ownership lifecycle. If an owner's vehicle was in for this recall and the camera still does not reliably display, or if the multimedia system freeze (TSB, iss-21) prevents the camera from appearing, those visits layer on top of each other for the same functional system.
Dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB10 and 25TA10.
engine knocking; engine stalls; sudden loss of power; check engine light; engine failure recall
Recall 25V767 expands the engine bearing failure campaign (first opened as 24V381, iss-13) to include additional model years and explicitly includes V35A-equipped vehicles through 2024. For Tundra Hybrid owners, this is the active remedy: Toyota will inspect the #1 main bearing using vehicle data and replace the engine if failure is confirmed. An engine at risk of stall at highway speed is a catastrophic safety condition. Owners whose VINs are covered but who have not yet received a remedy should request priority scheduling and document any pre-remedy symptoms (knock, check engine light, oil pressure warning). Engine-replacement history under warranty is among the strongest lemon-law evidence for any California Song-Beverly claim.
Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed December 16, 2025. Additional letters will be se
Check Hybrid System light on; MIL illuminated; hybrid system warning on dashboard; humming or rattling noise from behind rear seat; reduced hybrid assist; vehicle enters limited power mode
A hybrid system warning that triggers reduced-power mode constitutes a safety-related drivability defect under Song-Beverly. If the dealer has reprogrammed the HV ECU more than once without resolution, or if the warning returns within the same trip, those repair orders support a pattern of unsuccessful repair attempts. Multiple visits for the same Check Hybrid System code in the first year of ownership are strong indicators of eligibility.
Inspect and clean HV battery cooling fan inlet screen; update HV control ECU calibration per T-SB-0050-22. Fan motor replacement if current draw out of spec.
harsh clunk or jolt when shifting at low speed; transmission shudder during deceleration; rough downshift in stop-and-go traffic; shift shock when engine transitions between hybrid and combustion modes; transmission hesitation
Repeated transmission shift-shock complaints are a documented Song-Beverly pattern: if the dealer reprograms the TCM once and the owner returns with the same complaint, the second attempt is a second repair for the same defect. Three or more visits for harsh shift / shift shock on a truck priced above $55,000 may support a buyback claim. The TSB existence confirms Toyota acknowledged the defect, which eliminates a dealer 'normal operation' defense.
TCM software reprogramming per T-SB-0018-23. May require multi-day dealer visit for drive-cycle confirmation after update.
dead battery after 2-3 days parked; vehicle won't start; hybrid system won't initialize; repeated jump-starts needed; battery warning light; 12V battery replaced multiple times under warranty
A vehicle that cannot reliably start after normal parking intervals is substantially impaired for daily use. Under Song-Beverly, each no-start event that sends the owner back to the dealer is a separate repair attempt. Two or more 12V battery replacements — or a battery replacement followed by ECU reprogramming that does not resolve the drain — establishes a pattern of unsuccessful repair. Hybrid owners who commute infrequently (weekly drivers, weekend trucks) are particularly vulnerable and should log every jump-start incident.
Update power management ECU calibration per T-SB-0061-22; replace 12V battery if capacity degraded below spec; advise owner on minimum drive-cycle requirements. Some owners require a second battery replacement before calibration resolves the drain.
infotainment screen freezes; 14-inch display goes black; screen restarts while driving; Apple CarPlay drops out; Android Auto disconnects mid-trip; backup camera disappears after infotainment reboot; Entune app unresponsive
Infotainment freeze becomes a safety issue when the backup camera disappears — the same system subject to FMVSS 111 recall 25V657 (iss-16). If an owner's vehicle has both the multimedia freeze and the rearview-image recall (25V657), each dealer visit for camera-related failure layers on top of the other, strengthening a 'same defect / same system' argument under Song-Beverly. Three or more visits for display or camera failures on this vehicle — across any of the recall or TSB manifestations — may support a lemon claim.
Multimedia head unit software update via OTA or dealer J2534 reprogramming per T-SB-0009-23. If the issue persists after one software update, a head unit replacement may be required.
car brakes suddenly for no reason; emergency braking on highway with no obstacle; pre-collision warning with false alarm; car slows dramatically near guard rails or overpasses; collision warning beeps without hazard; following driver rear-ends Tundra due to unexpected brake application
Unintended emergency braking is a serious safety defect that increases the risk of a rear-end collision by following traffic. Under Song-Beverly, a safety defect that persists after two repair attempts is presumed to substantially impair the vehicle's use and safety. If the dealer recalibrates the TSS sensors once and phantom braking recurs, the second visit establishes the second unsuccessful repair for the same defect. Given the Tundra's size and weight, a phantom brake event at highway speed carries heightened injury risk — courts and arbitrators weigh that fact.
Recalibrate forward-facing camera and radar per T-SB-0034-23; update PCS ECU software. Static and dynamic target calibration required post-procedure. Some owners report recurrence after first update, requiring a second calibration.
Check Hybrid System light while towing; reduced power mode during extended uphill tow; hybrid system cuts out mid-tow; inverter coolant warning; loss of electric motor assist under heavy load; vehicle limps to shoulder on highway grade
Towing capability is a core marketed function of the Tundra Hybrid — Toyota advertises up to 12,000 lb tow rating for i-Force MAX. A hybrid system that enters reduced-power mode during normal towing within that rated capacity is arguably unfit for its intended use under Song-Beverly's implied warranty provisions. Owners who purchased specifically for towing and experienced repeated HV thermal shutdowns should document each event with a date, load weight, road grade, outside temperature, and any repair orders, even if the dealer finds no codes. NHTSA complaint filings establish third-party documentation.
No formal TSB remedy confirmed as of Jun 29, 2026. Toyota dealers may update HV ECU calibration and inspect inverter coolant circuit. Owners should follow Toyota's towing guidelines and allow system cool-down rest periods on sustained grades. Monitor for upgraded cooling calibration bulletins.
engine knocking; check engine light; loss of power while driving; engine stalls at speed; metallic noise from engine; oil pressure warning; vehicle requires engine replacement under warranty
Engine replacement is among the most severe warranty repairs a vehicle can receive. Under Song-Beverly, a vehicle that requires engine replacement within the warranty period — particularly one that has experienced a related recall (24V381/24V644/25V767) — is a strong lemon candidate. If the owner's vehicle had an engine stall or knocking episode, went to the dealer, and required engine replacement, that is one attempted repair for a safety defect. If the engine was replaced and symptoms recurred, the case is even stronger. Owners of the i-Force MAX variant should confirm their VIN is included in the 24V644/25V767 expanded scope via NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Engine assembly replacement at dealer, free of charge. For vehicles covered by the later expanded recall 25V767 (iss-17), Toyota inspects the #1 main bearing using diagnostic software before determining if full engine replacement is required.
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and 2023-2025 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview image not to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. Moisture may enter the reverse light assemblies and cause a light failure.
remedy available
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Lexus LX600 vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.
remedy available
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
remedy available
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra pickup trucks equipped with non-skid spray-on bed liners. The load carrying capacity modification label may indicate less weight than the actual total weight of accessories installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus NX250, NX350, and Toyota Tundra vehicles. The Skid Control ECU within the Brake Actuator Assembly may falsely detect an overcurrent condition of the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Actuator and enter a failsafe mode which prevents the EPB from being engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, may cause the front camera image to appear on the multimedia display instead of the rear camera image when the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The flange nuts on the axle shaft sub-assemblies can loosen over time and potentially cause one or both axle shaft sub-assemblies to separate from the axle housing.
remedy available
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Tundra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. The parking assist electronic control unit (ECU) software may prevent transmission of the rearview camera signal during cold weather, preventing the rearview image from displaying. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Every item below comes from this vehicle's documented defects. The more you recognize, the more a free case review is worth your time.
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act — commonly called the lemon law — provides some of the most powerful consumer protections in the country, and the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid's documented defect record makes it directly relevant.
Under Song-Beverly, Toyota must repair any defect covered by the new-vehicle warranty within a reasonable number of attempts. California law creates rebuttable presumptions of 'reasonable number of attempts' in two specific situations: (1) the same defect has been subject to repair two or more times for a defect that could cause death or serious injury, or (2) the same defect has been subject to repair four or more times for any other warranty defect, provided you have notified Toyota in writing after the second attempt. The vehicle has also been out of service for repair for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days — across all defects, not just one.
For Tundra Hybrid owners, several specific scenarios trigger these thresholds: Two engine-related visits for knocking, stall risk, or loss of power under Recalls 24V381/24V644/25V767 may reach the two-attempt safety-defect presumption for the V35A bearing failure. Multiple visits for rearview camera failure — across any combination of Recalls 22V285, 22V501, 25V657, or the TSB-backed multimedia freeze — may accumulate to the four-attempt threshold for the same display system. Owners who have visited the dealer for brake issues (EPB recall 22V661, neutral-creep recall 24V125, or TSS 3.0 phantom braking) alongside engine and camera issues may reach the 30-day out-of-service threshold faster than they realize.
If Song-Beverly thresholds are met, Toyota must promptly offer to replace or repurchase the vehicle. A repurchase must include the full purchase price, finance charges, collateral charges, taxes, and registration — less a usage deduction for miles driven before the first repair attempt. Attorneys' fees are recoverable from Toyota, meaning you can pursue a lemon-law claim at no out-of-pocket legal cost in most cases.
This is general legal information, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this page. Law as of Jun 29, 2026.
“Could not duplicate” doesn't mean the defect isn't real. Here's exactly what to do to protect a potential California lemon-law claim.
Document the moment it happens. Photos, video, and screenshots of any warning lights — with the date and the mileage.
Get a repair order every visit — even “found nothing.” That paperwork is the foundation of a claim.
Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Note any recall that has no available remedy yet.
Track your out-of-service days. California law counts the cumulative days your vehicle spends in the shop.
Keep loaner & rental records. Alternate-transport paperwork during long repairs matters.
Save everything in one place. Symptoms, dates, repair orders, and every repeat visit — the intermittent ones especially.
The 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid's defects are particularly frustrating to document because several of them — backup camera failure, instrument cluster blank, multimedia freeze, and Check Hybrid System warnings — occur intermittently and often do not present at the dealer. Here is a concrete protocol:
1. Record every symptom the moment it occurs. Keep a dated log in your phone: the date, time, outside temperature, mileage, and what the vehicle was doing (towing, highway, cold start, etc.). For camera or display failures, take a video with your phone immediately — this is your primary evidence when the dealer says 'cannot duplicate.'
2. Use NHTSA's recall lookup before every dealer visit. Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Print the list of open recalls. If the dealer has not completed a recall remedy and you are experiencing the related symptom, tell the service writer which recall applies. Ask them to note on the repair order: (a) the symptom you reported, (b) the mileage, (c) the recall number checked, and (d) whether the recall remedy was performed.
3. Demand a written repair order for every visit — even for 'check and found no fault.' A repair order that says 'inspected, no fault found' is still legal documentation of a dealer visit for that symptom. California courts count these visits.
4. For engine-related concerns (knocking, loss of power, Check Engine light), request that the dealer document the specific fault codes pulled from the ECU, even if the codes clear. DTCs that cleared spontaneously are admissible evidence of a prior malfunction.
5. For the hybrid Check Hybrid System warning that occurs under tow load: bring the truck to the dealer with the trailer still attached if possible, or document the trailer weight, road grade, and outside temperature at the time of the event. The dealer needs environmental context to reproduce thermal conditions.
6. Do not accept 'software update performed' as a completed repair for a recurring issue. Ask the service advisor to specify which software version was installed and what the prior version was. If the same symptom occurs after the same software update has been applied twice, that is two unsuccessful repair attempts for the same defect.
7. If the Tundra has spent more than five business days in the shop cumulatively for any combination of these issues, track the exact calendar dates. California's Song-Beverly Act allows owners to count total days out of service across all warranty repairs when the 30-day threshold is relevant.
The 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid is a genuinely capable truck burdened by a first-generation powertrain that Toyota did not fully sort before launch. Seventeen federal recall campaigns in three model years — including three separate rearview camera recalls, two V35A engine bearing campaigns, and a neutral-creep transmission recall — represent an unusual volume of documented problems for a manufacturer with Toyota's reliability reputation. The TSB record layered on top of those recalls shows Toyota actively acknowledging additional problems with hybrid warnings, shift quality, infotainment stability, phantom braking, and 12V battery management. For California owners experiencing repeated warranty repairs, the documented record is both a credibility problem for Toyota's reliability brand and a substantive legal asset in a Song-Beverly claim. The engine bearing issue alone — requiring full engine replacement — meets the practical definition of a vehicle that is substantially impaired.
— The Margarian Law team
If your 2022 or 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid has been to the dealer multiple times for engine knocking, Check Hybrid System warnings, backup camera failures, transmission problems, or any combination of the recall and TSB issues described above, you may have options under California's lemon law. Margarian Law has handled thousands of lemon-law cases involving Toyota vehicles and offers a free, no-obligation case review. Bring your repair orders — we'll tell you where you stand.
Yes. The Toyota Tundra Hybrid's V35A-FXS i-Force MAX engine shares the same main bearing design as the non-hybrid V35A-FT used in the standard Tundra. Toyota initially issued Recall 24V381 in May 2024 covering 2022-2023 Tundra (non-hybrid) and Lexus LX600 for manufacturing debris that can destroy the #1 main bearing. A subsequent expanded recall (24V644) confirmed the Tundra Hybrid i-Force MAX is also in scope, and the campaign was further expanded under NHTSA 25V767 in November 2025. Toyota's remedy for bearing failure is a full engine assembly replacement. To confirm whether your specific VIN is covered, enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your truck has knocking, loss of power, or a Check Engine light, schedule a dealer inspection immediately — do not wait for the recall letter. []
The 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid has been subject to three separate federal recalls for rearview camera failure, all of which violate FMVSS 111 (Rear Visibility). Recall 22V285 addressed the parking-assist ECU software failing to transmit the camera signal in cold weather. Recall 22V501 fixed incorrect ECU programming that caused the front camera image to appear instead of the rear image when you shifted into reverse. Recall 25V657 targets a multimedia head unit software error that prevents the rearview image from displaying at all. A fourth recall (25V322) addresses moisture entering the physical reverse light assemblies. If your camera is failing and you have already had one recall performed, you may be experiencing a different defect — ask your dealer to check all open recall campaigns for your VIN and to note your symptom on the repair order with specificity. Multiple visits for camera failure across these recall families is a documented lemon-law pattern. []
The Check Hybrid System warning on the 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid (i-Force MAX) can indicate several different conditions. Toyota TSB T-SB-0050-22 identifies one common cause: debris in the HV battery cooling fan inlet restricts airflow, causing the HV control ECU to store thermal fault codes and illuminate the warning. In these cases, dealers clean the inlet and update the HV ECU calibration. A separate pattern reported by Tundra Hybrid owners in NHTSA complaints involves the warning appearing under heavy towing loads on sustained grades, accompanied by the vehicle entering a reduced-power mode — suggesting the HV inverter or battery is reaching thermal limits under load. If your warning appears while towing, note the trailer weight, road grade, and outside temperature. If the warning appears at rest or under normal driving, request the dealer pull and document all HV-related fault codes. A Check Hybrid System warning that returns after an ECU calibration update is a second repair attempt for the same defect under Song-Beverly. []
This symptom is called phantom braking or nuisance braking, and it is acknowledged by Toyota's own TSB T-SB-0034-23 for 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. The forward-facing radar and camera sensor fusion incorrectly classifies static roadside structures — guard rails, bridge abutments, overhead highway signs, and on-ramp geometry — as collision threats, causing the pre-collision system to apply the brakes autonomously. The TSB remedy is recalibration of the front radar and camera, plus a PCS ECU software update. As of 2026, this has not been elevated to a full federal recall, but it remains a documented safety issue because an unintended brake application at highway speed can cause a rear-end collision by following traffic. If your dealer has recalibrated the TSS sensors once and the phantom braking has returned, that is a second unsuccessful repair attempt for a safety defect under California's Song-Beverly Act. []
California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act gives you the right to a replacement vehicle or a full repurchase if Toyota cannot repair a covered warranty defect within a reasonable number of attempts. For the 2022-2023 Tundra Hybrid, there are multiple documented recall and TSB-backed defects that can trigger these rights. The law creates a rebuttable presumption of a lemon if: (a) the same safety defect (such as the V35A engine bearing failure, backup camera failure, or TSS 3.0 phantom braking) has been subject to repair two or more times, or (b) any warranty defect has been subject to repair four or more times after written notification to Toyota, or (c) the vehicle has been out of service for cumulative repair time exceeding 30 calendar days across all warranty repairs. A repurchase includes the full purchase price, taxes, registration, and finance charges, minus a mileage offset for use before the first repair attempt. Attorney fees are recoverable from Toyota — so you can typically pursue a Song-Beverly claim without out-of-pocket legal cost. If your Tundra Hybrid has multiple open recalls plus TSB-backed issues requiring repeated dealer visits, a case evaluation is warranted. []
Yes. Toyota issued TSB T-SB-0061-22 specifically for the 2022 Tundra Hybrid acknowledging that the 12V auxiliary battery may discharge excessively during extended parking, leaving the vehicle unable to start. The root cause is the hybrid power management ECU failing to enter a proper low-draw sleep mode, which leaves parasitic electrical loads active. This is a hybrid-specific problem related to the i-Force MAX architecture and does not affect the non-hybrid Tundra. The TSB remedy involves updating the power management ECU calibration and replacing the 12V battery if it has been degraded below specification. If your dealer has already replaced the 12V battery once and it has gone dead again, or replaced it and updated the ECU and the drain continues, those are additional repair attempts for the same defect. Under Song-Beverly, repeated no-start events on a truck you depend on for daily transportation constitute a substantial impairment of the vehicle's use. Document every dead-battery event with the date, how long the truck was parked, and the service you received. []
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