Toyota has declared a recall of 443,444 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickup trucks, affecting models sold in the U.S. and Canada. The recall addresses a potential problem with the backup lights, which could malfunction due to water infiltration. The issue may prevent the lights from operating correctly, prompting safety concerns.
The recall affects Tundra and Tundra Hybrid models from the 2022 to 2025 model years. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially issued the recall, notifying dealers, with plans to inform truck owners by mid-June. Meanwhile, Toyota Canada has released an owner pre-advisory and filed a defect notice with Transport Canada to initiate a comparable recall process in Canada.
The recall report indicates that the reverse light housing in some vehicles has a design flaw related to the adhesive used on the vent patch. This defect may allow moisture to infiltrate the lighting housing, leading to condensation buildup over time, which can cause corrosion and eventually result in the reverse lights malfunctioning. While Toyota trucks come equipped with a standard rearview camera, the camera and the driver rely on proper lighting to assist with visibility when reversing.
Toyota has announced that dealers will replace both reverse light assemblies at no cost to vehicle owners. Additionally, the assembly wiring harnesses will be examined, and if corrosion is detected in the wire harness connector, it will be repaired or replaced as necessary.
Manufactured in San Antonio, Texas, the third-generation Toyota Tundra was introduced in the 2022 model year. While this is the first recall affecting the 2025 model, it represents the 11th recall for the 2022 version. Last year, approximately 100,000 Toyota Tundra trucks and Lexus LX SUVs required engine replacements due to machining debris discovered in the crankshaft.
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