The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V566000·Announced 2023-08-10

2022-2023 Toyota Tundra Fuel Tube Chafing Damage Recall

Toyota is recalling 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles because the plastic fuel tube may chafe against brake lines and leak fuel, creating a fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect involving the fuel system with potential for fire. However, no injuries, illnesses, or property damage have been reported, and the hazard remains theoretical rather than actualized, placing it in the High category per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles due to a fuel system defect. The plastic fuel tube is routed near metallic brake lines and may chafe against them and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. To remedy this defect, dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube.

The repair will be performed at no cost to owners. Owners should contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule the recall service, or call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 6, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA TUNDRA, TUNDRA HYBRID
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
168,179

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TUNDRA
  • TUNDRA HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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