2026 Toyota Tundra recall 26V433: one truck, wrong payload label

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Southeast Toyota Distributors has issued one of the smallest recalls on record: it covers exactly one 2026 Toyota Tundra. According to the company’s filing, the cause is not an engine, brake, or suspension defect, but an incorrect load carrying capacity label. The campaign is registered with NHTSA under number 26V433.

Before the truck’s first retail sale, a dealer installed an accessory package on it. The already-mounted package was accidentally deleted from the factory build sheet, so its weight never made it into the final payload calculation. Under U.S. standard FMVSS 110, a new label is required if accessories added after certification exceed 1.5% of a vehicle’s gross weight or 45.4 kg (100 lb). The listed value must match the actual added weight within 1%.

The truck’s real load carrying capacity was never exceeded: even with the accessories installed, the Tundra retained an adequate margin for passengers and cargo. The risk is indirect — relying on the incorrect figure, an owner could theoretically overload the vehicle and raise the odds of a crash. SET says it is not aware of any complaints, accidents, or other incidents tied to the error.

The issue surfaced in April 2026, when a dealer noticed a Tundra fitted with an accessory package that wasn’t listed on its build sheet. A review found the package had been accidentally deleted from the paperwork after installation.

No dealer visit will be required. The owner will receive, free of charge, an individually calculated label to place over the original one. SET expects the notification letter to be mailed no later than September 4, 2026. There are no “do not drive” or “park outside only” restrictions in the paperwork.

The case shows why even a labeling mistake earns the formal status of a recall. Only one vehicle is affected, but U.S. rules still require a fix, since the load carrying capacity printed on the body directly affects how safely a pickup can be loaded. This isn’t the first recall story to touch the Tundra — the model has previously been the subject of a much larger recall over a far more serious problem.

SET’s internal number for this campaign is SET26A. Owners with questions can contact Southeast Toyota Distributors customer service at 1-866-405-4226.