Engine Recalled

[RCFTE]

As far as I know, Alabama made engines are used in Tundra and Lexus LX. Lexus LS and GX use Japan-made engines. But the production lines are identical, including all manufacturing steps. Toyota manufacturing process is extremely standardized, so if something has issues in one factory, it usually happens in all plants that make the same product ("monkey sees, monkey does").

LX Engines are made in Japan. Just like the LC 250 Engines. GX Engines are also made in japan.

 

[loop320]

I don't believe Toyota ever made a Landcruiser, or LX for that matter, with a US built engine. However, they have done it the other way around. The drivetrain in my 2017 Taco (2TR FE and the 5 speed manual) was shipped from Japan.

 

[Sugarloafer80]

Unless the recall hurts it Don't get me wrong, I don't want bad things to happen but, no doubt, the Tundra has suffered.

 

[Sugarloafer80]

I wonder what makes you be so sure they did not make the engine in Alabama? I found no credible source to indicate that. I think they made the engine in Alabama because of this:

Toyota Alabama kicks off production on new engine line after $222 million project - Made in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama announced today that it has started production on its i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line at its Huntsville engine plant, culminating a $222 million investment project launched in 2022. Toyota Alabama said the new engine line will provide powertrains for the...

www.madeinalabama.com

As whether the engine is already “proven”, that argument has been debated for a few years so I don’t have intention to repeat the whole thing again. Let’s just say it is my personal opinion that it isn’t.

That flies in the face of the 100% Made in Japan stickers on the LC

 

[Bad1975]

I wonder what makes you be so sure they did not make the engine in Alabama? I found no credible source to indicate that. I think they made the engine in Alabama because of this:

Toyota Alabama kicks off production on new engine line after $222 million project - Made in Alabama

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Toyota Alabama announced today that it has started production on its i-FORCE 2.4-liter turbo engine line at its Huntsville engine plant, culminating a $222 million investment project launched in 2022. Toyota Alabama said the new engine line will provide powertrains for the...

www.madeinalabama.com

As whether the engine is already “proven”, that argument has been debated for a few years so I don’t have intention to repeat the whole thing again. Let’s just say it is my personal opinion that it isn’t.

It's literally in the article you posted (very next sentence as a matter of fact) that the Tacoma 2.4 is built in Alabama and then goes one to say which vehicles in the Toyota line the plant makes engines for and the Land Cruiser isn't in there.

 

[ultane]

I don't believe Toyota ever made a Landcruiser, or LX for that matter, with a US built engine. However, they have done it the other way around. The drivetrain in my 2017 Taco (2TR FE and the 5 speed manual) was shipped from Japan.

Welcome to the asylum.

 

[Area 51]

Just saw this on YouTube today. It is getting inches closer to the worst case scenario I worried when I did my research in early 2024


I know it is still just recalling that V6 TT engine not the V4 Turbo. But Toyota also promise their customer during the initial Tundra recall back in early 2024 that they have fully understood and addressed the issue. That was 18 months ago.

This is one of the reason in my “cons” not to buy GX. But to be honest if one day Toyota do decide to start recalling 2024 Land Cruiser engine I wouldn’t be surprised at all. I even did 4 oil changes(1000/4000/7000/10000 miles) in my first 10K just for this reason so I don’t have to worry about these god damn debris when my car gets older.

AI Lu Lu say;
You are most likely past needing to worry.
Lu Lu need more information to quantify if required.
Have a nice day.

 

[Area 51]

AI Lu Lu say.
Anything of this nature being built in Alabamer is already a huge down side risk.
Sad but true.
Carry on.

 

[RCFTE]

AI Lu Lu say;
You are most likely past needing to worry.
Lu Lu need more information to quantify if required.
Have a nice day.
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It appears you’ve been watching Fox News and YouTube jerks like THE CAR JERK ONLINE. Oh wait a minute, that’s TRD jerk. Please more conspiracy theories.

 

[katekebo]

AI Lu Lu say.
Anything of this nature being built in Alabamer is already a huge down side risk.
Sad but true.
Carry on.
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Lexus GX and LX engines are built in Japan. Don't be racist.

 

[Pavman2473]

Just saw this on YouTube today. It is getting inches closer to the worst case scenario I worried when I did my research in early 2024


I know it is still just recalling that V6 TT engine not the V4 Turbo. But Toyota also promise their customer during the initial Tundra recall back in early 2024 that they have fully understood and addressed the issue. That was 18 months ago.

This is one of the reason in my “cons” not to buy GX. But to be honest if one day Toyota do decide to start recalling 2024 Land Cruiser engine I wouldn’t be surprised at all. I even did 4 oil changes(1000/4000/7000/10000 miles) in my first 10K just for this reason so I don’t have to worry about these god damn debris when my car gets older.

Tundra and Tacoma are not built in Japan.

 

[Noctilucent]

Lexus GX and LX engines are built in Japan. Don't be racist.

Yup the Lexus GX and LX engines are built in Japan, In this scenerio reliability isn’t related to where they’re made.

Keita Moritsu was the chief engineer overseeing the development of the Land Cruiser 250 while Takami Yokoo led the LX 700h. So even if the LX and GX experience failures it’s not just a different engine we’re talking about an entirely different design team as well.

 

[Shorty]

Anyway I feel safer knowing that I have a tried and proven possibly 10 yo engine that we have no choice in - being the 2.8 diesel here in Australia even if it does sound like a tractor!

 

[ultane]

Anyway I feel safer knowing that I have a tried and proven possibly 10 yo engine that we have no choice in - being the 2.8 diesel here in Australia even if it does sound like a tractor!

Do your diesels use DEF in the exhaust system?

 

[Shorty]

Do your diesels use DEF in the exhaust system?

Yes they are part of the exhaust system and are legally required for pollution reasons I believe.

 

[Shorty]

Yes they are part of the exhaust system and are legally required for pollution reasons I believe.

It is called DPF here Diesel Particulate Filter

 

[ultane]

It is called DPF here Diesel Particulate Filter

And you still need to add the urea fluid.. correct?

 

[Shorty]

And you still need to add the urea fluid.. correct?

Yes - called Ad Blue which as you say is urea

 

[Shorty]

Yes - called Ad Blue which as you say is urea

The LC has a 17 litre tank which will last approximately 8k kms depending on the type of driving you are doing.

 

[sweet5ltr]

Toyota originally applied the 'debris' excuse when they thought this would blow over with a few hundred short block replacements.

It's obviously a design issue with the shortblock. Could be oiling, could be the main bearings or material used, there is a lot more to this than they're letting on. The 10,000-mile oil intervals they're recommending also are likely contributing to this absurd failure rate. The 2.4 I4 hybrid in the LC 250 is a completely different design entirely, the V35A is incredibly complex in comparison. This is one of the main reasons I went with the LC 250 over the GX 550.