NHTSA Recall 23V468000: Temporary/emergency spare tire (tires)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,398 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V468000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23TB06/23TA06 |
| Component | TIRES › TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Report received | July 7, 2023 |
| Owner notification | September 5, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
Safety risk
Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V468000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.