Car recalls: Why they happen and what buyers should know
Why do car recalls happen? Here’s what to know if your car has an open recall.
More than 400,000 Toyota cars are being recalled due to light failures that could impact visibility.
According to a notice first reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on May 19, the recall covers 443,444 cars with model years 2022 through 2025.
The reverse lights on affected cars may fail over time due to moisture entering the light assemblies. If both lights fail, it may reduce visibility for the driver when backing up and fail to notify pedestrians and other vehicles that the car is reversing, increasing crash risk.
Here’s what to know.
Which Toyota cars are being recalled?
- 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra
- 2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
What to do if you have a recalled car
Anyone who owns the models mentioned in the recall can take their vehicles to a Toyota dealer to have repairs done for free. Reverse light assemblies and wire harnesses will be repaired or replaced as needed.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2025. Owners can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with recall numbers 24TB06 and 24TA06.
Check to see if your car is recalled
Car owners looking to check the status of their vehicles, car parts or car accessories can enter their information into the NHTSA recall database or check USA TODAY’s recall database for car and motor vehicle recalls.
