The reverse-light problem that kicked this all off
So here’s the deal: Toyota figured out that water can sneak into the little vent on the Tundra’s reverse-light assembly. After a while that moisture chews up the wiring inside and both lights at the back can just… quit. No glow, no warning, nothing. If you’re backing out of a dark driveway you can’t really see what’s behind you, and the folks walking or driving past you won’t get the usual white “I’m in reverse” signal either. Toyota told federal regulators about the flaw on May 19, 2025, and that filing covers more than 443,000 trucks built between the 2022 and 2025 model years.
Which trucks are covered, and why that matters
Only certain 2022-to-2025 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups use this specific style of reverse-lamp housing and adhesive, so they’re the ones on the recall list. Toyota’s own paperwork calls the campaign 24TB06 for dealers and 24TA06 for owners. If both bulbs go dark, the driver’s rear view is already lousy, but the bigger danger is everyone else: the jogger on the sidewalk, the kid on a bike, the car sneaking down the supermarket lane. No reverse lights means nobody gets the usual cue that a 6,000-pound truck is about to roll backwards, and crash odds shoot up fast.
Toyota is recalling over 440,000 Tundra trucks for issues with rear lights. Here's what to do if you are impacted. https://t.co/Z18DoKrWF4
— MontgomeryAdvertiser (@MGMAdvertiser) May 29, 2025
Quick snapshot of what’s included
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2022-2025 Toyota Tundra (gas)
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2022-2025 Toyota Tundra Hybrid
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Roughly 443,000 trucks in total
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Recall ID: 24TB06 / 24TA06
What to do if you drive one of these trucks
Toyota says letters will start landing in mailboxes by the end of June 2025, but you don’t have to sit and wait. Pop your 17-digit VIN into the lookup tools at Toyota.com/recall or NHTSA.gov; if the campaign shows up as “open,” book a visit. The fix is pretty straightforward: dealers swap both reverse-light assemblies for a new, better-sealed design and check the wiring harness for rust or corrosion. Parts and labor are on Toyota’s tab, and if the shop needs to keep your truck overnight they’ll sort out a loaner or rental. Until you get the work done, roll slow in reverse and maybe tap the hazard flashers so people know you’re moving.
