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Toyota Tundra

V35A-FTS 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 389 hp Automatic Pickup 2022–2025
– Be Careful
Engine V35A-FTS – Be Careful 8,000–35,500 $

3.5L twin-turbo V6 replacing the V8 in the Tundra. First model years 2022-2023 have serious manufacturing defect: metal debris left inside engines, recall with full engine replacement (102k vehicles). Corrected from 2024. Long-term reliability not yet assessable.

Fun Factor? Decent

Twin-turbo V6 replaces V8 — recall on early models, proceed with caution

389 hp from 3.5L turbo: technically impressive, but 2022-2023 with serious manufacturing defect (recall, engine replacement). Corrected from 2024. Buyers: check recall status.

Engine Weaknesses 2

!! Fertigungsrückstände (Metallspäne) im Motorinneren beeinträchtigen Ölfluss. 102.000 betroffene Fahrzeuge (2022-2023 Tundra + Lexus LX600). Kompletter Motoraustausch als Lösung.

Manufacturing debris (metal shavings) left inside engines impairs oil flow. 102,000 affected vehicles (2022-2023 Tundra + Lexus LX600). Full engine replacement as the fix.

0–15,000 $
!! Dokumentiert in Tundra und Lexus LX600 mit V35A-FTS. Starkes Klopfgeräusch, Öldruckverlust, Motorausfall.

Documented in Tundra and Lexus LX600 with V35A-FTS. Severe knocking, oil pressure loss, engine failure.

Symptoms: Severe knocking from engine, oil pressure warning, sudden power loss

8,000–20,000 $

Vehicle Weaknesses 2

! Electronics 14-Zoll-Touchscreen mit gelegentlichen Freezes und Neustarts. OTA-Updates verbessern laufend.

14-inch touchscreen with occasional freezes and restarts. OTA updates improving continuously.

0–300 $
i Interior Typische Frühmodell-Klapper aus Armaturenbrett und Türverkleidungen.

Typical early-model rattles from dashboard and door panels.

0–200 $ from 20,000 km
NHTSA Owner Complaints
Below Average
1,072 complaints · 2022–2025
Engine
413 ⚠ 1
Powertrain
258 ⚠ 3
Fuel System
192 ⚠ 1
Other
128 ⚠ 1
Cruise Control
103 ⚠ 1

Top Reported Issues

⚠ Engine (413 complaints)
⚠ Powertrain (258 complaints)
⚠ Fuel System (192 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-03