Recall 23V468000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Report Date
20230707
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.

Safety Consequence

Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2023 TOYOTA SEQUOIA HYBRID
2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA
2023 TOYOTA TUNDRA HYBRID

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.