--- title: "Dealers Are Refusing Toyota Tundra Trade-Ins Over Twin-Turbo V6 Recall" description: "Dealerships are denying 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra owners trade-ins over the engine recall that hasn't been fixed." date: "2024-06-12" modified: "2024-06-12" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/dealers-are-refusing-toyota-tundra-trade-ins-over-twin-turbo-v6-recall" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Toyota News" - "Trucks" tags: - "pickup" - "Toyota" - "tundra" --- # Dealers Are Refusing Toyota Tundra Trade-Ins Over Twin-Turbo V6 Recall ![A gray, new Toyota Tundra front three-quarter shot with the word "DENIED" superimposed.]() *\Toyota, edited by The Drive\* We finally know why [Toyota's twin-turbo V6s are self-destructing](): There's machining debris from the manufacturing process stuck inside. These tiny bits of shrapnel force main bearing failures, which can lead to engine knock and, eventually, total shutdowns. The news broke nearly two weeks ago when [Toyota]() issued a recall for 2022-2023 Tundras and [Lexus LX600]()s, and now, dealers are refusing to take those trucks as trade-ins due to the recall. The trend was first spotted by *[Pickup Truck and SUV Talk]()*, who spoke directly with a handful of Tundra owners. One tried swapping their truck for a 2024 GMC Sierra AT4X but was told no by Castle Automotive Group in McHenry, Illinois. A [Tundras.com forum]() user was denied when trying to trade for an older 2020 Land Cruiser, simply because dealerships don't want to sit on the trucks while Toyota issues an official fix. There's no timeline for that yet, but some speculate it could be a total long-block replacement. Truthfully, that might be the preferred solution for Toyota dealers, even if it takes a while. Some owners who have already made warranty claims for [failed V6s]() had their engines largely disassembled, resulting in a serious headache for technicians. Photos and videos of the process show hundreds of components sprawled across mechanics' workspaces, taking serious time and effort to repair, not to mention storage. https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaTundra/comments/1aqrdj4/2022_tundra_with_15000_miles_burns_up_front_crank/?utm_source=embedv2&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_content=whitespace&embed_host_url=https://www.thedrive.com/news/a-deep-look-inside-the-twin-turbo-v6-that-replaced-toyotas-v8s It's important to note that 2024 model-year Tundras aren't part of the recall as it seems the machining debris isn't an issue on those trucks. Curiously, 2022-2023 Tundras with [the iForce Max hybrid powertrain]() aren't included either. There's growing concern that the older, electrified models will be added in time, though Toyota hasn't given any official indication that will be the case. This leaves Tundra and LX600 owners waiting for Toyota to release the recall fix, hoping their engines don't grenade themselves in the meantime. It's understandable why dealers don't want those trade-ins; however, it's unfair that customers are forcibly stuck with a truck that has epic failure potential. It's a manufacturer problem, and since dealers are Toyota's representatives to the public, you could argue that they bear at least some responsibility to rectify the situation. Just how far they should go in doing that is debatable. ![]() *Toyota* Once the recall fix is issued and trucks are repaired, will customers still want to trade them in to avoid potential future problems? If so, what will their value be? The uncertainty is proving to be immensely frustrating for customers, and how long they'll be waiting for a resolution is still up in the air. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()