Recall 23V142 affects 130,266 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks for loose tonneau covers. Free repair once Toyota opens it.
Toyota is recalling 130,266 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid trucks with a Toyota accessory tonneau cover because the cover attachment joints can loosen and let the cover detach while driving. A detached cover can become a road hazard and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Toyota opens the final remedy.
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What's wrong?
The tonneau cover on the 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid is the hard trifold panel that sits over the pickup bed. Its job is to cover the bed opening while staying attached to the truck through its mounting and attachment joints. When those joints hold correctly, the cover stays secured as the truck is driven.
On affected trucks, the tonneau cover attachment joints can come loose. Once that connection loosens, the cover is no longer held to the bed the way it was designed to be. The failure is in the cover attachment, not the truck body structure, and Toyota identifies this specific hard trifold accessory cover as the part involved.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner cannot rely on a light, chime, or visible message to confirm the cover is still secure before it detaches.
Who's affected?
Spans Tundra and Tundra Hybrid pickups across the 2022 and 2023 model years, all tied to the same hard tri-fold tonneau cover.
| 2023 Toyota Tundra | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2022 Toyota Tundra | body structure |
| 2023 Toyota Tundra Hybrid | body structure |
| 2022 Toyota Tundra Hybrid | body structure |
| Units affected | 130,266 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the tonneau cover detaches while driving, it becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. Check that the cover is secure, drive cautiously, and contact a Toyota dealer for the recall plan. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once Toyota opens it.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra or Tundra Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Wait for Toyota's remedy notice before scheduling the final dealer repair.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer after the remedy opens to schedule the free tonneau-cover hardware repair that keeps the cover attached.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V142 and Toyota recall 23TB03/23TA03 when you call.
- Inspect the tonneau cover before driving and avoid using the vehicle with a loose, torn, or damaged cover until a Toyota dealer gives repair guidance.
What happens at the repair
Toyota has not opened the final dealer repair yet. When it opens, a Toyota technician will install new hardware, including bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers, and cotter pins, to secure the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the mounting holes are torn or split enough that the new hardware cannot be installed, the dealer will replace the tonneau cover and hardware. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Prior related repairs are covered through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 3, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| March 3, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 31, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 2, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 18, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V142?
Recall 23V142 covers 130,266 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The attachment joints can loosen and let the cover detach while driving, creating a road hazard and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra or Tundra Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 23V142. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall 23V142 and Toyota number 23TB03/23TA03. The final dealer remedy will be free once Toyota opens it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair recall defects at no cost. Toyota dealers will install new tonneau-cover hardware for free, or replace the tonneau cover and hardware if tears or splits at the mounting holes prevent the hardware repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a tonneau cover detaching while the truck is moving. If the cover comes loose on the road, it can become a hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Confirm your VIN, then follow Toyota dealer instructions.
What if I bought my Toyota Tundra used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Toyota letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Tundra or Tundra Hybrid is included, then call a Toyota dealer with recall 23V142.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V142000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V142 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V142000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →