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Toyota Engine Recalls: Stalling, Coolant Leaks, and Drive Power Loss
Tundra bearing failures are the most repeated engine issue in these notices. The May 2024 recall covers certain 2022-2023 Tundra vehicles, the November 2025 recall covers certain 2022-2024 Tundra vehicles, and the May 2026 recall covers certain 2024 Tundra vehicles. Each identifies debris that may cause V35A engine main-bearing failure, stalling, and loss of drive power. Other failures have distinct causes: oversized pistons in certain 2018 Camry engines, casting porosity and coolant leaks in the February 2020 notice, ECU software shutdown in certain 2022 Prius and Prius Prime vehicles, and motor generator ECU errors in certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
Warning signs to watch for
- February 2020 engine-casting recall 20TA04: coolant may leak internally or externally, and the engine may overheat.
- March 2018 Camry piston recall: the engine may stall.
- September 2021 Prius recall 21TB07/21TA07: hybrid-system shutdown may cause loss of drive power.
- May 2024, November 2025, and May 2026 Tundra bearing recalls: the engine may stall and lose drive power.
- October 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid recall 26TA22: the hybrid system may reduce power or shut down at higher speeds.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
The supplied engine and engine-cooling notices contain zero stop-driving instructions and zero park-outside instructions. The February 2020 coolant-leak, March 2018 Camry piston, and September 2021 Prius software notices do not tell owners to stop driving. Neither do the May 2024 Tundra engine-debris notice, November 2025 Tundra bearing notice, or May 2026 Tundra bearing notice. The October 2026 notice for the RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid motor generator ECU also does not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies vary: Camry's March 2018 notice specifies piston date-code inspection and qualifying engine-assembly replacement; February 2020 specifies inspection and engine replacement as necessary. May 2024 Tundra receives an engine assembly. November 2025 and May 2026 Tundra notices specify #1 main-bearing inspection using software and drive data, with engine replacement if necessary. September 2021 Prius and October 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid receive ECU updates.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 1 |
| high | 5 |
| medium | 1 |
Models affected most
Where owners report engine and engine cooling problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under engine and engine cooling for the Toyota models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Engine and engine cooling complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | 220 |
| 2019 Toyota RAV4 | 204 |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | 201 |
| 2020 Toyota RAV4 | 180 |
| 2024 Toyota Tundra | 157 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | 132 |
| 2020 Toyota Camry | 60 |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid | 3 |
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid May Lose Power Driving | high |
| May 20, 2026 | Toyota Tundra Engine Bearing Failure May Cause Stall | medium |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Toyota Tundra Engine May Stall From Bearing Failure | high |
| May 30, 2024 | Toyota Tundra Engine May Stall From Debris | high |
| Sep 22, 2021 | Toyota Prius Software Error May Cause Power Loss | high |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Toyota Camry and RAV4 engines may leak coolant | critical |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Toyota Camry Engine Pistons May Cause Stalling | high |
Common questions
Do the Tundra bearing recalls specify the same repair?
The May 2024 notice specifies engine-assembly replacement. The November 2025 and May 2026 notices specify inspection of the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, followed by engine replacement if necessary. These remedies are free of charge.
Which Toyota vehicles are covered by the coolant-leak engine notice?
The February 2020 notice covers certain 2020 Avalon Hybrid, Camry, and Camry Hybrid vehicles and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles with 2.5-liter four-cylinder engines. Casting porosity may cause cracks and coolant leaks. Dealers inspect and replace the engine as necessary.
What does the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid power-loss recall address?
The October 2026 notice describes a motor generator ECU error that may reduce power or shut down the plug-in-hybrid system at higher speeds. It covers certain 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Dealers update the ECU software free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.