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Why Toyota trucks keep getting axle and transmission recalls
Toyota's power-train recalls fall into two families. First, fasteners that were never properly secured: rear axle hub bearing bolts on the 2019 C-HR, axle flange nuts on the 2022 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid, and axle shaft fasteners on the 2022-2023 Tacoma — each able to let an axle shaft separate or a rear wheel come off. The 2025 Tacoma adds a front driveshaft CV joint that may deform and break. Second, transmissions: torque converter impeller blades detaching in the 2019 Corolla hatchback CVT, a mechatronics module failure on the BMW-built 2023 GR Supra, and software that lets 2022-2024 Tundra and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid move unexpectedly in neutral. Tundra and Tacoma appear most often.
Warning signs to watch for
- Jerking, hesitation, or a transmission warning light on the 2023 GR Supra
- The vehicle moves on its own while in neutral with the brakes not applied
- A stall, especially when driving under high load, on the 2019 Corolla hatchback
- Unstable handling or weaker braking, which the axle notices tie to a loosening or separating shaft
- The axle and driveshaft notices describe no warning sign you can spot in advance — inspection is the only check
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these seven recalls carries a stop-driving or park-outside order, so driving to the dealer is acceptable in every case. Treat the axle recalls — 2019 C-HR, 2022 Tundra, 2022-2023 Tacoma, and the 2025 Tacoma driveshaft — as schedule-promptly items, since a shaft or wheel separating at speed affects control and braking. On the 2023 GR Supra, stop driving and call if the vehicle jerks, hesitates or shows a transmission warning. On affected Tundra and Sequoia Hybrid models, keep your foot on the brake whenever the vehicle sits in neutral.
What the free repair involves
All free. For the axle recalls dealers inspect the rear axle, tighten the flange or retaining nuts and replace damaged parts; on the C-HR they replace the hub bearing assembly if bolts are loose. The 2025 Tacoma gets both front driveshafts replaced as needed. Transmission fixes are a new CVT and torque converter, a new mechatronics module and fluid, or a dealer-installed transmission ECU software update — not over the air.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 7 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Toyota Tacoma front driveshaft joint may break | high |
| 2024-02-27 | Toyota Tacoma Rear Axle Can Separate While Driving | high |
| 2024-02-21 | Toyota Tundra and Sequoia may move in neutral | high |
| 2023-12-06 | BMW SUVs and Toyota Supra can lose power suddenly | high |
| 2022-06-23 | Toyota Tundra rear axle shafts can come loose and separate | high |
| 2018-12-19 | Toyota Corolla hatchback transmission part can cause stalling | high |
| 2018-10-11 | Toyota C-HR rear wheel bolts may loosen | high |
Common questions
Why does my 2022 Tundra show up in more than one power-train recall?
Because two separate defects hit the same trucks: the June 2022 recall covers axle flange nuts that can loosen and let a shaft separate, and the February 2024 recall covers transmission software that allows unexpected movement in neutral. Both repairs are free and separate.
Does the axle recall just tighten bolts, or does anything get replaced?
It depends on what the inspection finds. Dealers tighten the axle nuts and then repair or replace any damaged axle-related components. On the C-HR, a loose or detached bolt means replacing the rear axle hub bearing assembly and carrier sub-assembly.
My GR Supra recall notice came from BMW, not Toyota. Is that right?
Yes. The 2023 GR Supra shares its automatic transmission with several BMW models, so BMW issued that recall and its notice directs owners to BMW customer service. The repair — a new mechatronics module and transmission fluid as needed — is still free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.