Toyota's bulletproof reputation is hurt, know the reason
Toyota Recall Announcement:
Toyota is recalling over 102,000 Tundra pickups and Lexus LX SUVs from the 2022 and 2023 model years due to engine issues.
Affected Models:
The recall impacts 98,568 Tundras and 3,524 LX600s, excluding hybrid models.
Engine Debris Problem:
Metal debris left in the engines during manufacturing can cause serious issu
es like engine knocking and power loss.
No Reported Injuries:
Toyota has received 824 engine warranty claims related to the problem but no reported injuries.
V35A Engine:
The problematic engine is the 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6, replacing the older V8s for better effic
iency.
Cost of Repl
acement:
Engine replacements are free for affected owners, but the estimated cost for Toyota could be close to
$1.9 billion.
Stock Impact:
Despite the recall, Toyota’s stock (TM) was up 0.16%, trading at $192.60 per share.
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