More Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled for Debris in Engine

This is the second recall related to debris contamination in the V35A twin-turbocharged V6 engine that powers the affected vehicles. Under the initial recall, Toyota and Lexus replaced faulty engines at no charge. For this latest batch of recalled vehicles, the automaker says a fix is still under development and that owners will be notified as soon as it is available.

“Toyota is currently evaluating whether there are other ways to remedy the customer vehicle and provide it to customers more quickly,” a Toyota spokesperson told CR. “There is an incredibly small batch of vehicles previously recalled and repaired that are being recalled under this latest campaign.”

The automaker says that if drivers experience an engine that knocks, runs roughly, or stalls, they should stop driving when it is safe to do so and contact a Toyota or Lexus dealer for assistance.