Toyota Motor Corporation Australia has issued a safety recall for a total of 789 vehicles from the Lexus lineup, specifically targeting certain 2022–2024 Lexus LX600 models and the 2024 Lexus GX550. The recall has been initiated due to a potential issue involving contamination from machining debris inside the 3.4-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine used in these vehicles. Although the affected models are classified as 2022 to 2024 production-year vehicles, many may have reached customers at different times depending on delivery schedules.
According to the recall notice submitted to the Department of Infrastructure, the identified problem stems from a manufacturing defect that could allow leftover machining particles to remain inside the engine assembly. These metallic contaminants can interfere with engine operation, potentially leading to performance issues, internal damage, or in severe cases, engine failure. The Australian recall mirrors a much larger action taken earlier in the United States, where Toyota and Lexus jointly recalled 127,000 non-hybrid Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and Lexus GX vehicles due to the same concern.
This is not the first time Toyota has faced this issue in North America. In May 2024, the company recalled an additional 102,000 vehicles—including 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tundras and Lexus LX models—after discovering that certain engines may not have been thoroughly cleaned of machining debris during production. In those earlier cases, the remedy offered was a complete engine replacement, performed at no cost to the customer, highlighting the seriousness of the contamination risk.
For the latest recall campaign, Toyota USA has announced that it is still in the process of finalizing the corrective action. A definitive repair procedure is currently under development, and affected customers in the U.S. are expected to receive notification letters no later than early January 2026. Once the solution is approved, owners will be instructed on how to proceed with scheduling repairs.
In the Australian market, the Toyota Tundra is not included in this recall. This is because the version sold locally is equipped exclusively with the hybridized variant of the same 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, which is not impacted by the machining debris issue affecting the non-hybrid powertrain.
Lexus Australia has reassured customers that all affected vehicle owners will be contacted directly once a remedy becomes available. Owners will then be asked to arrange an appointment with their preferred Lexus dealer to have the issue addressed. All repairs will be carried out free of charge as part of Toyota and Lexus’ commitment to customer safety. For further assistance or clarification, owners may reach out to Lexus Australia's customer support team by calling 1800 023 009 or by sending an email to [email protected].