Toyota faces significant vehicle recalls at the start of the new year. The company issued an expanded recall for the V35A twin-turbo V6 engine. This action affects approximately 229,000 vehicles, including the Toyota Tundra, Sequoia, and Lexus GX550 models. The recall stems from issues involving metal shavings found in the oil. Toyota will notify owners in January 2026 regarding the forthcoming permanent solution.
Separately, a software glitch in the Parking Assist control unit prompted a recall of around 1.24 million vehicles. This recall covers Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru models produced between 2021 and 2025.
The issue causes the infotainment screen to freeze and display false images when the driver shifts into reverse. This malfunction potentially increases accident risk.
These actions contribute to Toyota ranking as the second-most recalled automaker in 2025. Throughout that year, a total of approximately 3.2 million Toyota vehicles were affected by various issues.