Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
7 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 20TA02, 20LA01
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SET19B
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SET18A
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: Toyota H0Z Lexus HLF
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SET17C
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2017
Consumer Complaints
69 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MOSES TOYOTA (1433 MACCORKLE AVE, ST ALBANS, WV 25177) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MOSES TOYOTA (1433 MACCORKLE AVE, ST ALBANS, WV 25177) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED MOSES TOYOTA (1433 MACCORKLE AVE, ST ALBANS, WV 25177) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11405007
Recall Date: Mar 26, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11404761
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11404761
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN ON BELTWAY AND SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER, BRAKING, AND STEERING CAPABILITIES. EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS USED TO STOP VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. PHONE ATTACHED VIA CIGARETTE OUTLET WAS ZAPPED. MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED TO ASSUME ANY RESPONSIBILITY CUSTOMER HAS ENDURED DUE TO THIS TOTAL VEHICLE MALFUNCTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11404761
Recall Date: Mar 24, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHES CONTINUESLY TRAC OFF LIGHT ECO LIGHT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL CHECK THE PROBLEM. CALL THEM TO SEE IF THEY HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WERE WORKING ON IT DOING THE RECALL SERVICE (AGAIN). NEXT DAY THEY CALL ME AND SAID THEY DID THE RECALL (WHICH THERE IS NOT REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 3-8-21) AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT I NEED TO PAY TO GET IT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON IT. WENT THERE RIGHT AWAY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT THEY SAID IT LOOKS TO BE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD THEY CALL ME AGAIN AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DIFFERENT (GETTING OTHER PARTY INVOLVED). THE 3RD PARTY WENT IN TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THEY SAID IT WAS TO BE TOLD A VERY DIFFERENT HISTORY SAYING THEY FOUND GEAR OIL INSIDE TRANSMISSION AND THEY WERE SURE (NOT BECAUSE ANY TESTING) BUT BECAUSE IT LOOKS AND SMELLS LIKE IT (WHEN THE OIL THEY SHOWED ME AT FIRS WAS BURNED OIL) VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY TOLD ME BEFORE AND NOW THE TRUCK TRANSFER CASE WAS ON THE PROBLEM AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM AND NOW A PRACTICLY NEW TRUCK HAS TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION
Corrective Action:
2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHES CONTINUESLY TRAC OFF LIGHT ECO LIGHT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL CHECK THE PROBLEM. CALL THEM TO SEE IF THEY HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WERE WORKING ON IT DOING THE RECALL SERVICE (AGAIN). NEXT DAY THEY CALL ME AND SAID THEY DID THE RECALL (WHICH THERE IS NOT REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 3-8-21) AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT I NEED TO PAY TO GET IT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON IT. WENT THERE RIGHT AWAY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT THEY SAID IT LOOKS TO BE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD THEY CALL ME AGAIN AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DIFFERENT (GETTING OTHER PARTY INVOLVED). THE 3RD PARTY WENT IN TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THEY SAID IT WAS TO BE TOLD A VERY DIFFERENT HISTORY SAYING THEY FOUND GEAR OIL INSIDE TRANSMISSION AND THEY WERE SURE (NOT BECAUSE ANY TESTING) BUT BECAUSE IT LOOKS AND SMELLS LIKE IT (WHEN THE OIL THEY SHOWED ME AT FIRS WAS BURNED OIL) VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY TOLD ME BEFORE AND NOW THE TRUCK TRANSFER CASE WAS ON THE PROBLEM AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM AND NOW A PRACTICLY NEW TRUCK HAS TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION
Additional Notes:
2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHES CONTINUESLY TRAC OFF LIGHT ECO LIGHT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL CHECK THE PROBLEM. CALL THEM TO SEE IF THEY HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WERE WORKING ON IT DOING THE RECALL SERVICE (AGAIN). NEXT DAY THEY CALL ME AND SAID THEY DID THE RECALL (WHICH THERE IS NOT REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 3-8-21) AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT I NEED TO PAY TO GET IT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON IT. WENT THERE RIGHT AWAY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT THEY SAID IT LOOKS TO BE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD THEY CALL ME AGAIN AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DIFFERENT (GETTING OTHER PARTY INVOLVED). THE 3RD PARTY WENT IN TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THEY SAID IT WAS TO BE TOLD A VERY DIFFERENT HISTORY SAYING THEY FOUND GEAR OIL INSIDE TRANSMISSION AND THEY WERE SURE (NOT BECAUSE ANY TESTING) BUT BECAUSE IT LOOKS AND SMELLS LIKE IT (WHEN THE OIL THEY SHOWED ME AT FIRS WAS BURNED OIL) VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY TOLD ME BEFORE AND NOW THE TRUCK TRANSFER CASE WAS ON THE PROBLEM AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM AND NOW A PRACTICLY NEW TRUCK HAS TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION
Mfg Campaign: 11402837
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHES CONTINUESLY TRAC OFF LIGHT ECO LIGHT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL CHECK THE PROBLEM. CALL THEM TO SEE IF THEY HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WERE WORKING ON IT DOING THE RECALL SERVICE (AGAIN). NEXT DAY THEY CALL ME AND SAID THEY DID THE RECALL (WHICH THERE IS NOT REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 3-8-21) AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT I NEED TO PAY TO GET IT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON IT. WENT THERE RIGHT AWAY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT THEY SAID IT LOOKS TO BE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD THEY CALL ME AGAIN AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DIFFERENT (GETTING OTHER PARTY INVOLVED). THE 3RD PARTY WENT IN TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THEY SAID IT WAS TO BE TOLD A VERY DIFFERENT HISTORY SAYING THEY FOUND GEAR OIL INSIDE TRANSMISSION AND THEY WERE SURE (NOT BECAUSE ANY TESTING) BUT BECAUSE IT LOOKS AND SMELLS LIKE IT (WHEN THE OIL THEY SHOWED ME AT FIRS WAS BURNED OIL) VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY TOLD ME BEFORE AND NOW THE TRUCK TRANSFER CASE WAS ON THE PROBLEM AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM AND NOW A PRACTICLY NEW TRUCK HAS TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION
Corrective Action:
2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHES CONTINUESLY TRAC OFF LIGHT ECO LIGHT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL CHECK THE PROBLEM. CALL THEM TO SEE IF THEY HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WERE WORKING ON IT DOING THE RECALL SERVICE (AGAIN). NEXT DAY THEY CALL ME AND SAID THEY DID THE RECALL (WHICH THERE IS NOT REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 3-8-21) AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT I NEED TO PAY TO GET IT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON IT. WENT THERE RIGHT AWAY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT THEY SAID IT LOOKS TO BE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD THEY CALL ME AGAIN AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DIFFERENT (GETTING OTHER PARTY INVOLVED). THE 3RD PARTY WENT IN TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THEY SAID IT WAS TO BE TOLD A VERY DIFFERENT HISTORY SAYING THEY FOUND GEAR OIL INSIDE TRANSMISSION AND THEY WERE SURE (NOT BECAUSE ANY TESTING) BUT BECAUSE IT LOOKS AND SMELLS LIKE IT (WHEN THE OIL THEY SHOWED ME AT FIRS WAS BURNED OIL) VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY TOLD ME BEFORE AND NOW THE TRUCK TRANSFER CASE WAS ON THE PROBLEM AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM AND NOW A PRACTICLY NEW TRUCK HAS TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION
Additional Notes:
2018 4RUNNER TRD OFF ROAD PREMIUM. 24733MILES (AT THE TIME THIS REVIEW IS WRITTEN) STARTED TO FEEL LIKE IT ACCELERATE BUT WITH OUT DOING IT. (VERY FEW NOT THAT PRONOUCE) TOOK IT TO DEALER ON APRIL 2020 AROUND (14900MILES). THEY DID A RECALL CHECK AND SAID THEY FOUND NOTHING AND THAY MY TRUCK WAS FINE. MARCH 2021 IT HAPPEN AGAIN BUT NOW IT WAS DOING IT VERY STRONGLY. TRUCK STARTED TO STALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS STARTED TO APPEAR 4WD INDICATOR FLASHES RAPIDLY CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK ENGINE MULTI-TERRAIN FLASHES CONTINUESLY TRAC OFF LIGHT ECO LIGHT TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY TOLD ME THEY WILL CHECK THE PROBLEM. CALL THEM TO SEE IF THEY HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE WERE WORKING ON IT DOING THE RECALL SERVICE (AGAIN). NEXT DAY THEY CALL ME AND SAID THEY DID THE RECALL (WHICH THERE IS NOT REMEDY AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME 3-8-21) AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT I NEED TO PAY TO GET IT FIX IT BECAUSE THEY FOUND METAL DEBRIS ON IT. WENT THERE RIGHT AWAY THEY EXPLAINED TO ME WHAT THEY SAID IT LOOKS TO BE THE PROBLEM. FAST FORWARD THEY CALL ME AGAIN AND SAID PROBLEM WAS DIFFERENT (GETTING OTHER PARTY INVOLVED). THE 3RD PARTY WENT IN TO CHECK THE PROBLEM THEY SAID IT WAS TO BE TOLD A VERY DIFFERENT HISTORY SAYING THEY FOUND GEAR OIL INSIDE TRANSMISSION AND THEY WERE SURE (NOT BECAUSE ANY TESTING) BUT BECAUSE IT LOOKS AND SMELLS LIKE IT (WHEN THE OIL THEY SHOWED ME AT FIRS WAS BURNED OIL) VERY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THEY TOLD ME BEFORE AND NOW THE TRUCK TRANSFER CASE WAS ON THE PROBLEM AS WELL. ALL I KNOW IS TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE THE PROBLEM AND NOW A PRACTICLY NEW TRUCK HAS TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION
Mfg Campaign: 11402837
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH SPEEDS VARIED 35-60MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE LOCKED UP, SOMETIMES PULLING TO ONE SIDE, BRAKES THEN WENT TO FLOOR NOT STOPPING VEHICLE REQUIRING ME TO BRAKE AGAIN.. SOMETIMES ROLLING INTO TRAFFIC.. THIS STARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 12 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES AND TOLD THEY CANNOT RECREATE THE ISSUE SND ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A ISSUE.. WHAT WORRIES ME IS THAT I HAVE TO POTENTIALLY GET HARMED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 26K MILES ON IT. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE IT.
Corrective Action:
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH SPEEDS VARIED 35-60MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE LOCKED UP, SOMETIMES PULLING TO ONE SIDE, BRAKES THEN WENT TO FLOOR NOT STOPPING VEHICLE REQUIRING ME TO BRAKE AGAIN.. SOMETIMES ROLLING INTO TRAFFIC.. THIS STARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 12 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES AND TOLD THEY CANNOT RECREATE THE ISSUE SND ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A ISSUE.. WHAT WORRIES ME IS THAT I HAVE TO POTENTIALLY GET HARMED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 26K MILES ON IT. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE IT.
Additional Notes:
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WITH SPEEDS VARIED 35-60MPH WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED VEHICLE LOCKED UP, SOMETIMES PULLING TO ONE SIDE, BRAKES THEN WENT TO FLOOR NOT STOPPING VEHICLE REQUIRING ME TO BRAKE AGAIN.. SOMETIMES ROLLING INTO TRAFFIC.. THIS STARTED IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 12 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN MULTIPLE TIMES AND TOLD THEY CANNOT RECREATE THE ISSUE SND ARE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY A ISSUE.. WHAT WORRIES ME IS THAT I HAVE TO POTENTIALLY GET HARMED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 26K MILES ON IT. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11389041
Recall Date: Jan 20, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING AN ABNORMAL SOUND THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE THEN WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMAL. THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED HAAS TOYOTA WORLD (20400, I-45, SPRING, TX 77373) TWICE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING AN ABNORMAL SOUND THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE THEN WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMAL. THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED HAAS TOYOTA WORLD (20400, I-45, SPRING, TX 77373) TWICE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING A POPPING NOISE OCCURRED THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING AN ABNORMAL SOUND THAT WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE THEN WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMAL. THE AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED HAAS TOYOTA WORLD (20400, I-45, SPRING, TX 77373) TWICE, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11385434
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TIME FRAME WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2018 ##
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TIME FRAME WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2018 ##
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TIME FRAME WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2018 ##
Mfg Campaign: 11383570
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TIME FRAME WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2018 ##
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TIME FRAME WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2018 ##
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL REPAIR HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND THERE WAS NO IMMEDIATE TIME FRAME WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. ## VIN PASSED ## TOYOTA 2018 ##
Mfg Campaign: 11383570
Recall Date: Dec 15, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11383292
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Potential Consequences:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11383292
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
MY 2018 4RUNNER STALLED 12/12 AMIDST MY HAVING MADE A TURN OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY AND COMMENCING ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE. MY SPEED COULDN'T HAVE BEEN IN EXCESS PN 20 MPH. I DID NOT LOOSE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. THE VEHICLE SIMPLY LOST MOBILITY. I SHIFTED THE VEHICLE TO NEUTRAL AND JUGGLED THE ACCELERATOR AND REGAINED ACCELERATION, WITHOUT ANY FURTHER SUCH INCIDENTS OF THE KIND. THE FOLLOWING DAY 12/14 THE VEHICLE STALLED YET AGAIN AT A POINT OF ACCELERATEATION AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH. ON THIS OCCASION I WAS TURNING YET AGAIN AT LOW SPEED. THE SUCCESSION OF STALLS SEEMS TO OCCUR AT LOW SPEED WHILE ON THE PROCESS OF TURNING. ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO RETURN THE VEHICLE TO LOWE TOYOTA IN WARNER ROBINS TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE FOR FURTHER OBSERVATIONS. I WILL BE PERSONALLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11383292
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. SINCE DISCOVERING THE RECALL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HEAR AN ABNORMAL HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND CONTINUED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. SINCE DISCOVERING THE RECALL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HEAR AN ABNORMAL HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND CONTINUED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. SINCE DISCOVERING THE RECALL, THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WOULD HEAR AN ABNORMAL HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SOUND CONTINUED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11378226
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS FLAKING OFF LEAVING IT ROUGH AND ANNOYING TO THE TOUCH. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA WHO HASN'T TAKEN ANY ACTION.
Corrective Action:
THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS FLAKING OFF LEAVING IT ROUGH AND ANNOYING TO THE TOUCH. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA WHO HASN'T TAKEN ANY ACTION.
Additional Notes:
THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL IS FLAKING OFF LEAVING IT ROUGH AND ANNOYING TO THE TOUCH. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA WHO HASN'T TAKEN ANY ACTION.
Mfg Campaign: 11373941
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
I BOUGHT MY 2018 4RUNNER NEW IN NOVEMBER 2018. SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REBALANCING THE TIRES EVERY TIME AND DOING AN ALIGNMENT ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL ON 4RUNNERS. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT NORMAL ON A NEW VEHICLE AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIX THE ISSUE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 4RUNNER WHILE DRIVING AT THE SAME SPEEDS.
Corrective Action:
I BOUGHT MY 2018 4RUNNER NEW IN NOVEMBER 2018. SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REBALANCING THE TIRES EVERY TIME AND DOING AN ALIGNMENT ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL ON 4RUNNERS. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT NORMAL ON A NEW VEHICLE AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIX THE ISSUE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 4RUNNER WHILE DRIVING AT THE SAME SPEEDS.
Additional Notes:
I BOUGHT MY 2018 4RUNNER NEW IN NOVEMBER 2018. SHORTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD WOBBLE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING 50-60 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REBALANCING THE TIRES EVERY TIME AND DOING AN ALIGNMENT ONCE. THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THIS IS NORMAL ON 4RUNNERS. THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT NORMAL ON A NEW VEHICLE AND TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIX THE ISSUE. MANY PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 4RUNNER WHILE DRIVING AT THE SAME SPEEDS.
Mfg Campaign: 11373655
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 18 MILES ON IT. I GET IT SERVICED LIKE CLOCKWORK AND HAVE NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT. A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, THE ELECTRICAL LOCKING SYSTEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING. TOYOTA IS TELLING ME THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND IT WILL COST ME ALMOST $1000.00 TO REPAIR. NOW, THE ELECTRIC LOCKING SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA IS STILL SAYING IT IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL AND THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. ONE MINUTE THE LOCKING SYSTEM WAS WORKING WITH NO OBVIOUS SIGNS THAT SOMETHING WAS AMIDST, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY 4 RUNNER DOORS ARE NOT LOCKING. NOW THE COST IS DOUBLE AND THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE OTHER DOORS WILL SOON FOLLOW.
Corrective Action:
PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 18 MILES ON IT. I GET IT SERVICED LIKE CLOCKWORK AND HAVE NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT. A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, THE ELECTRICAL LOCKING SYSTEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING. TOYOTA IS TELLING ME THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND IT WILL COST ME ALMOST $1000.00 TO REPAIR. NOW, THE ELECTRIC LOCKING SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA IS STILL SAYING IT IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL AND THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. ONE MINUTE THE LOCKING SYSTEM WAS WORKING WITH NO OBVIOUS SIGNS THAT SOMETHING WAS AMIDST, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY 4 RUNNER DOORS ARE NOT LOCKING. NOW THE COST IS DOUBLE AND THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE OTHER DOORS WILL SOON FOLLOW.
Additional Notes:
PURCHASED VEHICLE BRAND NEW WITH 18 MILES ON IT. I GET IT SERVICED LIKE CLOCKWORK AND HAVE NEVER MISSED A MAINTENANCE APPOINTMENT. A LITTLE OVER A WEEK AGO, THE ELECTRICAL LOCKING SYSTEM ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR STOPPED FUNCTIONING. TOYOTA IS TELLING ME THAT THERE ARE NO RECALLS AND IT WILL COST ME ALMOST $1000.00 TO REPAIR. NOW, THE ELECTRIC LOCKING SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IS NOT WORKING AND TOYOTA IS STILL SAYING IT IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECALL AND THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. ONE MINUTE THE LOCKING SYSTEM WAS WORKING WITH NO OBVIOUS SIGNS THAT SOMETHING WAS AMIDST, THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY 4 RUNNER DOORS ARE NOT LOCKING. NOW THE COST IS DOUBLE AND THEY ARE SAYING THAT THE OTHER DOORS WILL SOON FOLLOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11372555
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WE PURCHASED A NEW 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH VIN [XXX] IN LATE 2017. IN OCTOBER OF 2019 WE NOTICED THAT THE BUMPER KEPT SEPARATING FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 31K MILES. JIM HUDSON TOYOTA TRIED TO FIX IT. THE BUMPER IS HELD ON BY SMALL CLIPS THAT COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THEY SAID IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT A RECALL AND THE DESIGN WAS CHANGED FOR THE 2019 MODEL, SO IT IS UNIQUE TO THE 2018 MODEL. TOYOTA GAVE THE DEALERSHIP 3 WAYS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY WERE SUPPOSEDLY GOING TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE IF THE 3 FIXES DID NOT WORK. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OVER A YEAR. THEY TRIED ALL 3 OF THESE PLUS ANOTHER 5 WAYS TO TRY TO FIX; SOME DID NOT WORK, AND SOME WERE MERELY COSMETIC AND DID NOT HOLD DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LAST 2 TIMES JIM HUDSON PAID A BODY SHOP TO FIX IT AS IF IT HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, WHICH IT HAS NOT. WE ARE STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT HAS LOST VALUE DUE TO TOYOTA (DEFECT AS WELL AS HISTORY OF REPAIRS) AS WELL AS QUESTIONABLE SAFETY DUE TO THE BUMPER CONTINUOUSLY DETACHING.. ALL WE ASKED IS THAT THEY PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM US FOR WHAT WE OWE. WE FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA. TOYOTA CORPORATE REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER AFTER REVIEWING FOR 2 MONTHS. THEY CLAIM THAT BECAUSE IT TOOK THEM SO LONG TO WORK ON IT, THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER LIABLE SINCE THE VEHICLE NOW HAS MORE THAN 35,000 MILES ON IT A YEAR AFTER INITIATING THE PROCESS TO FIX IT, EVEN THOUGH IT DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY MILES ON IT WHEN THE PROCESS WAS STARTED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
WE PURCHASED A NEW 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH VIN [XXX] IN LATE 2017. IN OCTOBER OF 2019 WE NOTICED THAT THE BUMPER KEPT SEPARATING FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 31K MILES. JIM HUDSON TOYOTA TRIED TO FIX IT. THE BUMPER IS HELD ON BY SMALL CLIPS THAT COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THEY SAID IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT A RECALL AND THE DESIGN WAS CHANGED FOR THE 2019 MODEL, SO IT IS UNIQUE TO THE 2018 MODEL. TOYOTA GAVE THE DEALERSHIP 3 WAYS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY WERE SUPPOSEDLY GOING TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE IF THE 3 FIXES DID NOT WORK. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OVER A YEAR. THEY TRIED ALL 3 OF THESE PLUS ANOTHER 5 WAYS TO TRY TO FIX; SOME DID NOT WORK, AND SOME WERE MERELY COSMETIC AND DID NOT HOLD DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LAST 2 TIMES JIM HUDSON PAID A BODY SHOP TO FIX IT AS IF IT HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, WHICH IT HAS NOT. WE ARE STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT HAS LOST VALUE DUE TO TOYOTA (DEFECT AS WELL AS HISTORY OF REPAIRS) AS WELL AS QUESTIONABLE SAFETY DUE TO THE BUMPER CONTINUOUSLY DETACHING.. ALL WE ASKED IS THAT THEY PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM US FOR WHAT WE OWE. WE FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA. TOYOTA CORPORATE REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER AFTER REVIEWING FOR 2 MONTHS. THEY CLAIM THAT BECAUSE IT TOOK THEM SO LONG TO WORK ON IT, THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER LIABLE SINCE THE VEHICLE NOW HAS MORE THAN 35,000 MILES ON IT A YEAR AFTER INITIATING THE PROCESS TO FIX IT, EVEN THOUGH IT DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY MILES ON IT WHEN THE PROCESS WAS STARTED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
WE PURCHASED A NEW 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER WITH VIN [XXX] IN LATE 2017. IN OCTOBER OF 2019 WE NOTICED THAT THE BUMPER KEPT SEPARATING FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 31K MILES. JIM HUDSON TOYOTA TRIED TO FIX IT. THE BUMPER IS HELD ON BY SMALL CLIPS THAT COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING. THEY SAID IT WAS A KNOWN DEFECT BUT NOT A RECALL AND THE DESIGN WAS CHANGED FOR THE 2019 MODEL, SO IT IS UNIQUE TO THE 2018 MODEL. TOYOTA GAVE THE DEALERSHIP 3 WAYS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THEY WERE SUPPOSEDLY GOING TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE IF THE 3 FIXES DID NOT WORK. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN A TOTAL OF 10 TIMES OVER THE COURSE OF OVER A YEAR. THEY TRIED ALL 3 OF THESE PLUS ANOTHER 5 WAYS TO TRY TO FIX; SOME DID NOT WORK, AND SOME WERE MERELY COSMETIC AND DID NOT HOLD DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE LAST 2 TIMES JIM HUDSON PAID A BODY SHOP TO FIX IT AS IF IT HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, WHICH IT HAS NOT. WE ARE STUCK WITH A VEHICLE THAT HAS LOST VALUE DUE TO TOYOTA (DEFECT AS WELL AS HISTORY OF REPAIRS) AS WELL AS QUESTIONABLE SAFETY DUE TO THE BUMPER CONTINUOUSLY DETACHING.. ALL WE ASKED IS THAT THEY PURCHASE THE VEHICLE FROM US FOR WHAT WE OWE. WE FINANCED THROUGH TOYOTA. TOYOTA CORPORATE REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING FURTHER AFTER REVIEWING FOR 2 MONTHS. THEY CLAIM THAT BECAUSE IT TOOK THEM SO LONG TO WORK ON IT, THAT THEY ARE NO LONGER LIABLE SINCE THE VEHICLE NOW HAS MORE THAN 35,000 MILES ON IT A YEAR AFTER INITIATING THE PROCESS TO FIX IT, EVEN THOUGH IT DID NOT HAVE THAT MANY MILES ON IT WHEN THE PROCESS WAS STARTED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11366551
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE WITH BLACK MATERIAL FLAKING OFF. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO AFFECT THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOT THE OTHER PARTS. IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING WITH CONSTANT SMALL PARTS OF THE STEERING WHEEL COVER COMING OFF.
Corrective Action:
THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE WITH BLACK MATERIAL FLAKING OFF. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO AFFECT THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOT THE OTHER PARTS. IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING WITH CONSTANT SMALL PARTS OF THE STEERING WHEEL COVER COMING OFF.
Additional Notes:
THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEGINNING TO DELAMINATE WITH BLACK MATERIAL FLAKING OFF. THIS ONLY SEEMS TO AFFECT THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND NOT THE OTHER PARTS. IT IS UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING WITH CONSTANT SMALL PARTS OF THE STEERING WHEEL COVER COMING OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11361360
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MOONROOF GLASS SHATTERED RANDOMLY WHILE WAITING AT THE RED LIGHT.
Corrective Action:
MOONROOF GLASS SHATTERED RANDOMLY WHILE WAITING AT THE RED LIGHT.
Additional Notes:
MOONROOF GLASS SHATTERED RANDOMLY WHILE WAITING AT THE RED LIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11355071
Recall Date: Sep 15, 2020
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