Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall involving certain Tundra vehicles produced between 30th June 2021 – 7th March 2025 (inclusive). There are 1,532 vehicles involved in the Australian market.
The involved vehicles are equipped with two reverse lamp assemblies, each containing a multi-layer vent patch which, among other things, provides protection from water intrusion. The multi-layer vent patch may separate over time due to thermal cycling, compromising the adhesive and allowing water to enter an assembly. Water in the reverse lamp assembly could corrode the internal circuit board, connectors and/or the wire harness and cause a lamp not to illuminate. If both reverse lamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is operating in reverse, the driver’s view to the rear can be limited when reversing during low ambient light conditions, and there may be no indication to others that the vehicle is operating in reverse. This can increase the risk of a collision.
For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace both reverse lamp assemblies free of charge to owners.
Completion of this recall will take approximately 2 hours. Depending on the Dealer's work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
Toyota Australia will contact all owners of involved vehicles to provide details of this safety recall campaign. Owners are asked to keep their contact details up to date with Toyota so future communications can be received.
Owners with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact their local/preferred Toyota Dealer in the first instance or the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-7.00pm AEST). Please quote your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Q&A
Q1. What models are involved in Australia?
A1. There are approximately 1,532 Toyota Tundra vehicles involved in the Australian market within the following VIN range.
Note: Although the involved vehicles are within the above VIN ranges, not all vehicles in these VIN ranges were sold in the Australian market.
(#) indicates additional check digit (alpha or numeric).
Q2. What is the condition? (Description)
A2: The involved vehicles are equipped with two reverse lamp assemblies, each containing a multi-layer vent patch which, among other things, provides protection from water intrusion. The multi-layer vent patch may separate over time due to thermal cycling, compromising the adhesive and allowing water to enter an assembly. Water in the reverse lamp assembly could corrode the internal circuit board, connectors and/or the wire harness and cause a lamp not to illuminate. If both reverse lamps do not illuminate when the vehicle is operating in reverse, the driver’s view to the rear can be limited when reversing during low ambient light conditions, and there may be no indication to others that the vehicle is operating in reverse. This can increase the risk of a collision.
SQ1. Are there any symptoms/warnings before the problem can occur?
A: No, there are no symptoms or warning lights to advise the driver that the reverse lamps may become inoperative.
SQ2. Are there any additional symptoms if the problem occurs?
A: In addition, if moisture has entered the reverse lamp assemblies, owners may experience none, one, several, or all of the following: one reverse lamp inoperative; reverse lamp(s) being illuminated when the vehicle is not in reverse; check engine light illuminated on the multi-instrument display; the “R” lit on the gear selector at all times along with the selected gear position light; the rear-view camera activating when the vehicle is in Drive; and/or the license plate lamp(s) bearing inoperative or on all the time.
Q3. What does the remedy involve?
A3: For all involved vehicles, Toyota Dealers will replace both reverse lamp assemblies free of charge to owners.
Q4. How long will the remedy take?
A4: Completion of this recall will take approximately 2 hours. Depending on the Dealer's work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
Q5. Can I continue to drive my vehicle?
A5. Yes, you can continue to drive your vehicle however we request owners contact their local/preferred Toyota dealership to arrange recall completion as a priority.
In the meantime, if you have any concerns, please contact your local/preferred Toyota dealership or the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00-7.00pm AEST).
Q6. Does this condition affect other Toyota models in Australia?
A6. Only models mentioned in the VIN range we identified [refer table at question 1] are involved in the Australian market.
Q7. My vehicle is in the affected production range. What should I do?
A7. Please contact your closest/preferred Toyota dealer to verify if your vehicle is affected. Alternatively, please contact the Toyota Recall Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-7.00pm AEST). Please quote your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Q8. Where can I find my VIN?
A8. VIN number location varies by model. For information on how to find the VIN position specific to your vehicle, please search "vehicle identification number" in the alphabetical index at the rear of your Owner's Manual.
