Toyota Tundra and Lexus NX Recalled for Parking Brake Issue

Keith Barry
·2 min read

The parking brake may get stuck on or off due to an electrical fault, which may create a rollaway risk

By Keith Barry

The 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup and Lexus NX SUV are being recalled because of an issue with the parking brake. Nearly 84,000 vehicles are included in the recall.

If the parking brake cannot be engaged, the vehicles are at risk of rolling away if they’re parked on a hill without first being put into “Park.” Drivers may also notice a “Parking Brake Malfunction, Visit Your Dealer” warning and/or the brake system warning light on the dashboard display, and may be unable to release the parking brake.

The problem is due to an electrical fault within the braking system. Toyota started investigating the issue after a few drivers reported they could not disengage the parking brake on their vehicles. Hybrid versions of the Tundra and NX are not included in the recall.

The Details

Vehicles Recalled
• Toyota Tundra pickup trucks manufactured between Nov. 2, 2021 and Aug. 23, 2022
• Lexus NX250 SUVs manufactured between May 28, 2021 and Aug. 22, 2022\
• Lexus NX350 SUVs manufactured between Apr. 8, 2021 and Aug. 22, 2022

The problem: The brake actuator assembly may erroneously trigger a fail-safe mode that prevents drivers from engaging or disengaging the parking brake.

The fix: Dealerships will reprogram the brake actuator assembly software to ensure that it does not enter the fail-safe mode erroneously.

How to contact the manufacturer: Toyota and Lexus will begin notifying owners of affected vehicles by mail starting on Oct. 31, 2022. Owners may also call Toyota at ​​800-331-4331.

NHTSA campaign number: 22V661. Toyota’s own numbers for these recalls are 22TA11 and 22LA04.

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: NHTSA’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.



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