Episode

Teardown Shows What Went Wrong Inside Toyota’s Recalled Twin-Turbo V6

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Autoblog News
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Jun 16, 2026
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Summary

Toyota’s reputation for bulletproof reliability is legendary, so when its non-hybrid 3.4-liter twin-turbo V6 started making headlines for all the wrong reasons, people took notice. This engine, which powers everything from the Toyota Tundra to the Lexus LX, came into the recall spotlight after ...