Recall 11V254 affects 50,939 2011 Toyota Tundra trucks with 3-joint propeller shafts that can separate. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 50,939 2011 Tundra trucks equipped with a 3-joint propeller shaft because an improperly cast slip yoke can break and let the shaft separate at the joint. Loss of motive power and vehicle control increases crash risk, and the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2011 Toyota Tundra uses a propeller shaft, also called a driveshaft, to carry engine power from the transmission toward the rear axle. On the recalled trucks, the affected shaft is a 3-joint type. A slip yoke is the sliding joint that lets the shaft move as the suspension and drivetrain shift under load.
The defect is in the casting of the slip yoke. On affected Tundras, the yoke was not cast correctly, leaving it vulnerable to breaking while the drivetrain is turning. If the yoke breaks, the propeller shaft can separate at the joint and drop far enough to contact the road surface.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not count on noise, vibration, or a dashboard light to appear before the shaft separates.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Toyota Tundra | driveline |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 50,939 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loss of motive power and vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, drive cautiously and contact a Toyota dealer for inspection guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Toyota Tundra is included in this recall.
- Review the owner notice Toyota mailed on May 13, 2011, or call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 if you never received it.
- Ask a franchised Toyota dealer whether the free propeller-shaft inspection and replacement is open for your VIN, which addresses the slip-yoke break risk.
- Reference recall number 11V254 when you call the dealer or Toyota customer service.
- Drive carefully until the dealer clears or repairs the truck; avoid hard acceleration if the driveline feels abnormal.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician inspects the propeller shaft and checks whether the slip yoke or related joint area needs replacement. If replacement is needed, the technician installs a new propeller shaft under the recall. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available in this record, treat the final dealer repair as free once available, rather than assuming it can be scheduled now.
Timeline
| April 26, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V254?
Recall 11V254 covers 50,939 2011 Toyota Tundra trucks equipped with a 3-joint propeller shaft. Improperly cast slip yokes can break, causing the propeller shaft to separate at the joint and contact the road surface. Toyota dealers inspect the shaft and replace it for free when needed.
What should I do if my 2011 Toyota Tundra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Tundra is included in recall 11V254. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and schedule the propeller shaft inspection. Reference recall 11V254 when you call. Toyota's filing listed May 2011 as the expected recall start.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost. Toyota dealers inspect the propeller shaft and replace it free of charge when the inspection shows that replacement is needed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of motive power and vehicle control, increasing crash risk. Recall 11V254 involves a propeller shaft that separates if the slip yoke breaks. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Toyota dealer inspection before relying on the truck for normal driving.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Toyota Tundra is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall number 11V254.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V254000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V254 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V254000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →