Recall 10V091 affects 2 2010 Toyota Tundra 4WD trucks for an improper front propeller shaft weld. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 2 2010 Tundra four-wheel-drive trucks because an improper weld at the propeller shaft and yoke can let the joint separate and the shaft contact the road. If that happens, the driver can lose vehicle control and crash risk rises; the Toyota dealer repair will be free once Toyota makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The propeller shaft on a four wheel drive 2010 Toyota Tundra sends power from the transfer case toward the axle. The yoke is the fork shaped connector at the end of that shaft. A weld at the union of the shaft and yoke is supposed to keep that connection locked together while the shaft spins under load.
On affected Tundras, that weld was made improperly at the shaft and yoke joint. When the joint fails, the propeller shaft separates from the yoke instead of staying attached. The separated shaft then contacts the road surface, which creates a sudden mechanical failure under the truck.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to hear, feel, or see a clear symptom before the shaft separates.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Toyota Tundra | drive axle |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 2 |
Not every 2010 Toyota Tundra pickup truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A front propeller shaft problem can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule dealer service promptly and avoid unnecessary driving until the dealer completes the repair. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask whether the free front propeller shaft replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V091 when you call, and explain that the repair addresses the improper weld where the propeller shaft meets the yoke.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one, or bring your VIN and recall number to the dealer.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop driving if you feel vibration, hear unusual driveline noise, or notice a loss of control.
What happens at the repair
Toyota's recall remedy calls for dealers to replace the front propeller shaft. At the dealer, a Toyota technician removes the original shaft identified in the recall and installs the replacement shaft. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by the recall. The source remedy says the safety recall began on March 19, 2010, but the remedy status field does not confirm a current scheduling state.
Timeline
| March 9, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| March 10, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V091?
Recall 10V091 covers 2 2010 Toyota Tundra four wheel drive vehicles with an improper weld where the front propeller shaft joins the yoke. If the joint separates, the shaft can contact the road surface. Toyota dealers replace the front propeller shaft free of charge.
What should I do if my 2010 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V091. If it is included, call a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule front propeller shaft replacement. Reference recall 10V091 and ask the dealer to confirm parts and appointment timing. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Toyota to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Toyota dealer replaces the front propeller shaft free of charge, regardless of where the truck was purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. Toyota reported that an improper weld at the propeller shaft and yoke joint can let the joint separate, leaving the shaft to contact the road surface and increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V091000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V091 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V091000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →