Came across this article showing the 25 vehicles most likely to last 250,000 miles. No surprise, 23 are from Toyota (top 9) and Honda.
problem is it is based on old toyotas. New stuff is crap. The Tundra has been recalled for bad engines since day one
There are 6 Mazda’s in my family and all any of them have ever needed was regular scheduled maintenance. Mazda also avoided one popular trend in cars - the CVT transmission. Those have proven to be more problematic than regular transmissions.
My Camry lasted 15.5 years, could likely have gone much further.
On the truck front… All of these on the list are exempted from the cafe standards except Tundra, Ridgeline, and Tacoma. All these 3/4 and larger trucks are just built more durable than the smaller half tons that are going with the tiny turbo engines.
Yep. 100%. Quality has DEFINITELY decreased.
In Toyota’s defense, the engines are garbage all across the industry. They’re putting these crap subsystems on them allegedly for environmental reasons, but all it seems to be doing is guaranteeing business for service departments and shops.
That is, when the companies are not eating the costs of recalls.
The Toyota Tundra’s 3.4‑liter twin‑turbo V6 has widespread problems involving machining debris damaging the #1 main bearing, leading to knocking, rough idle, power loss, and in severe cases complete engine failure; over 270,000 trucks from 2022–2024 have been recalled.
Overview of the Problem
Toyota’s V35A‑FTS twin‑turbo V6—used in 2022–2024 Tundras—has been subject to three major recalls since 2024. The core issue is microscopic machining debris left inside the engine during manufacturing, which can contaminate oil passages and destroy the #1 main bearing. nationalsynthetics.com
Key Symptoms Reported
- Engine knocking
- Rough idle or hard starting
- Metal flakes in oil
- Sudden loss of power while driving
- Complete engine seizure
Yahoo
Why the Bearing Fails
Federal teardown data shows debris can compromise lubrication at the front main bearing. High load, towing, and sustained turbo boost increase stress on the bearing, accelerating failure. Some analyses also suggest possible oil pressure inconsistencies or bearing tolerance issues may contribute. Autoblog
Recall Timeline
| Recall | Date | Vehicles | Remedy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V‑381 | May 2024 | ~102,000 | Full engine replacement | |
| 25V‑767 | Nov 2025 | ~126,691 | Inspection-based remedy | |
| 26V320 | May 2026 | ~43,566 | Under development (inspection + possible replacement) |
Total affected: ~270,000 engines across Toyota and Lexus models. Autoblog
What Owners Are Experiencing
Many owners report frustration due to:
- Inconsistent dealer communication
- Long wait times for engine replacements
- Uncertainty about whether their truck is safe
- Concerns that Toyota has not fully explained the root cause
Which Models Are Affected
- 2022–2024 Toyota Tundra
- 2022–2024 Lexus LX
- 2024 Lexus GX
All equipped with the V35A‑FTS twin‑turbo V6. Hybrid versions are not currently affected.nationalsynthetics.com
What You Should Do
- Check your VIN in Toyota’s recall database or NHTSA.
- Schedule a dealer inspection—Toyota uses diagnostic software to evaluate bearing condition.
- Monitor for symptoms (knocking, rough idle, power loss).
- Avoid heavy towing until inspected, as high-load cycles increase failure risk.
Torque News
The V35A‑FTS recall remains one of Toyota’s largest modern engine campaigns, and ongoing investigations continue to refine the understanding of its bearing failure mechanisms.
I follow a couple of automotive pages (mostly because I don’t know much and want to learn), and almost all of them have noticed that to find a half a mpg here or 1.5 mpg there the shortcuts make the actual product significantly less reliable and harder to repair or diagnose.