Reports on May 20, 2026, indicate Toyota’s V35A-FTS 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine continues to suffer from internal contamination.
Owners of the 2026 Tundra report finding metallic flakes, known as engine glitter, in the oil of new vehicles.
These findings challenge Toyota’s previous claims that it had eliminated manufacturing debris from its assembly lines.
The presence of significant abrasive material indicates a systemic problem rather than a standard engine break-in period.
Market data regarding the impact of these reports is currently unavailable.