Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V445000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-06-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V445000

Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft

Component
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
46,176
Reported to NHTSA
2022-06-23
Owners notified
2022-08-05

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 for this recall is 22TA05.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Toyota Tundra2022
Toyota Tundra Hybrid2022

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.