5k Miles On My Recalled Motor!

TrailJustin · 2026-04-01T19:21:33+00:00

I recently picked up this trailer and have been rebuilding and improving a lot of the systems on it. Here a link to the build thread https://3gtundra.com/threads/taxa-outdoor-tiger-moth-trailer-rebuild-thread.1098/ Now let me start with, this is a light trailer under 2k loaded. But when I first pulled it, I felt the weight behind the truck and when trying to stop. I configured the trailer on the truck dash and set up that it had brakes, but I never saw them engage. After some messing around I finally found up you need to hit the + button on your dash to adjust your gain. This starts to use the brakes on the trailer. Never had a trailer with electric brakes before so it was new to me. Now let me tell you. This changes my whole outlook on the thing! I was going to buy new brake pads. Maybe swap the axel and break system to Timbren. But that is all gone now. This thing stops perfectly. On downhill trips in the Sierras, I can add more gain or even hit the brakes on the trailer myself to slow me down. Highly recommend using this feature but I would say the Autwobrake does have me curious. https://getautowbrake.com/products/autowbrake-trailer-mounted-electric-brake-control?srsltid=AfmBOooULOz8rKBZbW_vIGTcvbyufe1QLbFsmXmWxE3peQQ8TnW7WMgw

TrailJustin

Member

Feb 9, 2026

I just rolled over 5,000 miles on the recalled motor.
My engine in the 2022 Tundra was replaced by Bill Wright Toyota back in October 2025, and so far… nothing. The truck drives great and I have no major complaints.

There are a lot of rumors out there about recalled motors failing again and all kinds of horror stories, but speaking as an actual owner and enthusiast, I can honestly say I’m having zero issues so far.

I do plan on sending out an oil analysis when I change the oil at this 5k-mile mark, just to check for any wear metals. Other than that, the truck runs smooth and feels solid.

Here are a few things I personally do for peace of mind:

1. I turn off auto start-stop.
Most engine wear happens during startup, so I try to minimize that as much as possible.

2. I don’t let the truck sit and idle unnecessarily.
With reports of variable oil pressure being on the low side in these trucks, I avoid extended idling unless I’m at a stoplight or parked for less than about five minutes.

3. I let the engine see higher RPM from time to time.
A lot of modern direct-injection engines tend to build up carbon, and occasionally running it through the RPM range helps keep things cleaner.

Hopefully there are many more trouble-free miles ahead.

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