2022 Toyota Tundra

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

• Engine main bearing failure 2022–2024 Walk away if found

  What to check: Run the VIN through Toyota's recall lookup, and ask for the dealer's record of the bearing inspection or new engine.

  Machining debris can make the main bearings fail and the engine stall. Toyota's recalls replace the engine where needed.

  Sources ^7,8,9

• Slow or crashing touch screen 2022–2023 One source so far

  What to check: Use the touch screen and Bluetooth on the drive, and ask whether the software has been updated.

  FLEX Automotive says the 14-inch screen was slow, crashed and dropped Bluetooth until software updates fixed it.

  Sources ⁷

Rare catches

Rare options, colors and interiors to look out for, and whether finding one is good news.

• Good find Black and White Interior

  Capstone only⁶

  Why it is a good find: WardsAuto's judges were impressed by its black-and-white scheme, unusual for a pickup, and put the Capstone among their 10 Best Interiors for 2022.¹⁰

Recalls

• 22V285000 2022

  In the cold, the parking assist software can block the rear camera image. The software is updated.¹¹

• 22V445000 2022

  Rear axle flange nuts can loosen and let an axle shaft come out. The nuts are tightened and damaged parts replaced.^11,12

• 22V501000 2022

  The screen can show the front camera instead of the rear in reverse. The software is updated.^11,12

• 22V661000 2022

  The brake control unit can stop the electric parking brake setting. The software is updated.¹¹

• 23V111000 2022–2023

  A software fault can blank the instrument display. The software is updated.^11,13,12,14

• 23V142000 2022–2023

  The tonneau cover's joints can loosen and the cover come off. New hardware is fitted.^11,13,12,14

• 23V566000 2022–2023

  A fuel tube can rub on the brake lines and leak, a fire risk. Protection and a clamp are fitted.^11,13,12,14

• 24V125000 2022–2024

  The truck can roll in neutral without the brakes on. The transmission software is updated.^{11,13,15,12,14,16}

• 24V381000 2022–2023

  Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. The engine is replaced.^8,11,13

• 25V322000 2022–2025

  Water can get into the reverse lights and make them fail. Both lights are replaced.^{11,13,15,17,12,14,16,18}

• 25V657000 2022–2025

  A software fault can stop the rearview image showing in reverse. The software is updated.^{11,13,15,17,12,14,16,18}

• 25V767000 2022–2024

  Machining debris can make the engine's main bearings fail, stalling the engine. The first main bearing is checked and the engine replaced if needed. It widens 24V381000.^9,11,13,15

What buyers say

Reputation: what owners and the press report

• Avoid: 2022 and 2023, unless the recall work is proven 2022–2023 Less sought after One source so far

  FLEX Automotive says to avoid these years unless the fuel line recall work is documented, citing glitchy infotainment, a stiff ride and an engine without a track record.⁷

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