2024 Toyota Tundra i-Force Max Hybrid Crew Cab 4x4 :The Brand’s Most Powerful Fullsize Truck

Highlight: The Tundra is now available with its first factory installed lift kit. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $74,270 (Base SR Double Cab MSRP: $41,815)

Seating Capacity: 5 passenger seating

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane departure warning system; a vehicle stability control system; a tire pressure control system; a hill start control system; a backup camera; a sway control system; and an electronic blind spot mirror

Its Shop Time Mondays: Chevy, Ford, GMC, Hyundai And Toyota Are Recalling Over 586,000 Vehicles

Unexpected vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V125000

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 280,663

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Lexus LX600, and 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. Unexpected vehicle movement may occur when the vehicle is in neutral and the brakes are not applied.

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia K5s and Toyota Tundras Are Recalled

Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

Air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V149000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 188,912

2022 Toyota Tundra Limited TRD Crewmax 4x4: Did They Finally Get It Right?

Highlight: The fullsize truck is not available with an 8-cylinder engine.

Test Vehicle's MSRP: $59,009 (Base Model: $39,695)

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; a rearview camera; vehicle stability control; traction control; trailer sway control (6-cylinder); an automatic slip differential (automatic only); pre collision system with pedestrian detection; a lane departure alert system; automatic high beams; a radar activated cruise control system; and a tire pressure monitoring system; and a hill start assist control system (automatic transmission only)

Standard Equipment (SR): 18-inch wheels; black on black grille; LED headlights; cab mounted cargo lights; easy lower and lift tailgate; aluminum reinforce composite bed; deck rail header; power heated side view mirrors; front door handles with touch sensor; 8-inch infotainment screen; a single zone automatic climate control system; fabric seats; manual operated front seats; a manual operated tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a 60/40 split rear seat

Its Shop Time Mondays: Kia Is Recalling Minivans, While Toyota Needs To Make Headlight Adjustments With Their Tundras

 

!. Turn Signal May Activate in Wrong Direction

A turn signal activating in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V725000

Manufacturer Kia Motors America

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Toyota Launches Special Edition Trucks In Southern States

Fullsize trucks are a competitive arena these days. With Ford continuing to dominate the segment and GM and Ram jostling back and forth for the number two sales spot, the Nissan Titan and the Toyota Tundra are stepping up their game with a special edition XSP package in the Southern states. And, while Toyota is the sales leader in the midsize truck segment, they're also adding a special Tacoma XSP package to cement their sales position. We recently spent time with Toyota off-roading and checking out the trucks.

What states will the trucks be available?

Toyota vehicles with the XSP packages are only available in five Southeast states: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Toyota's North American Assembly Plant (San Antonio, Texas): A 1997 Toyota Tundra With 1-Million Miles

Toyota Drives Goodwill In Atlanta's Underserved Community

Dr. Michael Woods (l) receives keys  from local Toyota dealer

In 2013, Toyota donated $25,000 in cash to Atlanta's Family Health Centers of Georgia. And earlier this month, Toyota donated a brand-new Tundra to health centers' CEO Dr. Michael Woods.

While the cash donation was earmarked to address weight reduction with children in the community, the 2014 truck will be used to transport time-sensitive pharmaceuticals and critical medical equipment supplies to at-risk residents in two of the metro country areas.

This is just another example of Toyota demonstrating their commitment to companies that support their communities.Toyota Dealer Diversity Operations and Community Relations Manager Alva Mason and entered into a partnership to help the health center grow its organization.

2014 Toyota Tundra: An American Made Vehicle Through And Through

Highlights: Like the current-generation Avalon, the restyled 2014 Toyota Tundra was designed, engineered and built in America.  

Price Range: The 2014 is on sale now priced from $25,920 for the base regular cab, climbing to near $48,000 when opting for a fully loaded 1794 Edition Crewmax.

Seating Capacity: 5

Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger and side); a tire pressure monitoring system; trailer-sway control; stability control; traction control; an electronic brake distribution system; and Toyota’s signature Smart Stop Technology

Chicago Auto Show: 2014 Toyota Tundra Unveiled

 

 

The Detroit Three, Ford, GM and Ram, continues to dominate the light duty pick up truck market. With that being the case, Toyota is making plans to make headway into this segment with its third generation Toyota Tundra. 

Toyota Recalls 51,000 2011 Large Pickups for Risk of Steering Loss

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TOYOTA / TUNDRA 2011

Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mfr's Report Date: APR 26, 2011

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 50,939

Summary:

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 TUNDRA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3-JOINT TYPE PROPELLER SHAFT. DUE TO IMPROPER CASTING OF THE SLIP YOKES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE SLIP YOKE MAY BREAK, CAUSING THE PROPELLER SHAFT TO SEPARATE AT THE JOINT AND COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE.

Consequence:

THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER AND VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT THE PROPELLER SHAFT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Notes:


OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE