Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
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: SET-16C
Recall Date: Jun 9, 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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: G0J
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2016
Consumer Complaints
238 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BURNED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND EMITTED A BURNING ODOR. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. ...UPDATED 09/15/16 *BF CONSUMER STATED REPLACEMENT OR BUY OUT IS STILL IN PROCESS UPDATED 6/7/18*JB CONSUMER STATED HE NOTIFIED DEALER AFTER CALLING NHTS AND STARTED THE PROCESS. INCLUDED IS THE COURSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND LACK OF FIXING AS OF 08/31/16. UPDATED 06/12/18 *JB
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BURNED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND EMITTED A BURNING ODOR. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. ...UPDATED 09/15/16 *BF CONSUMER STATED REPLACEMENT OR BUY OUT IS STILL IN PROCESS UPDATED 6/7/18*JB CONSUMER STATED HE NOTIFIED DEALER AFTER CALLING NHTS AND STARTED THE PROCESS. INCLUDED IS THE COURSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND LACK OF FIXING AS OF 08/31/16. UPDATED 06/12/18 *JB
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE BURNED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL AND EMITTED A BURNING ODOR. ONCE THE ENGINE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. ...UPDATED 09/15/16 *BF CONSUMER STATED REPLACEMENT OR BUY OUT IS STILL IN PROCESS UPDATED 6/7/18*JB CONSUMER STATED HE NOTIFIED DEALER AFTER CALLING NHTS AND STARTED THE PROCESS. INCLUDED IS THE COURSE OF THIS PROBLEM AND LACK OF FIXING AS OF 08/31/16. UPDATED 06/12/18 *JB
Mfg Campaign: 10874188
Recall Date: Jun 14, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
THREE WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED A CAMRY XSE. AND, LAST THURSDAY I READ IN THE NEW YORK TIMES THAT IT MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. ISN'T THAT A SCAM? THE DEALERSHIP EVEN SAID THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I WAS ALREADY UNHAPPY BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET "CRASH WARNING, BLIND SIDE FEATURES" I HAD TO TAKE THE MOST EXPENSIVE MODEL. ISN'T THERE ANY PROTECTION FOR BUYERS? I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAVE WAITED FOR MONTHS TO HAVE THEIR CARS UPDATED AND NOW I MAY HAVE BEEN SOLD ONE THAT WAS SOLD KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE. WHAT HELP OR ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE? THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
THREE WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED A CAMRY XSE. AND, LAST THURSDAY I READ IN THE NEW YORK TIMES THAT IT MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. ISN'T THAT A SCAM? THE DEALERSHIP EVEN SAID THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I WAS ALREADY UNHAPPY BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET "CRASH WARNING, BLIND SIDE FEATURES" I HAD TO TAKE THE MOST EXPENSIVE MODEL. ISN'T THERE ANY PROTECTION FOR BUYERS? I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAVE WAITED FOR MONTHS TO HAVE THEIR CARS UPDATED AND NOW I MAY HAVE BEEN SOLD ONE THAT WAS SOLD KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE. WHAT HELP OR ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE? THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
THREE WEEKS AGO I PURCHASED A CAMRY XSE. AND, LAST THURSDAY I READ IN THE NEW YORK TIMES THAT IT MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. ISN'T THAT A SCAM? THE DEALERSHIP EVEN SAID THAT THE AIRBAG PROBLEM HAD BEEN TAKEN CARE OF. I WAS ALREADY UNHAPPY BECAUSE IN ORDER TO GET "CRASH WARNING, BLIND SIDE FEATURES" I HAD TO TAKE THE MOST EXPENSIVE MODEL. ISN'T THERE ANY PROTECTION FOR BUYERS? I HAVE FRIENDS WHO HAVE WAITED FOR MONTHS TO HAVE THEIR CARS UPDATED AND NOW I MAY HAVE BEEN SOLD ONE THAT WAS SOLD KNOWINGLY DEFECTIVE. WHAT HELP OR ADVICE CAN YOU GIVE? THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10872925
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED WITH FORCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Mfg Campaign: 10873023
Recall Date: Jun 7, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING WE HEAR CONSTATNT ROAD NOISE COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DAY 1 SINCE WE BOUGHT THE NEW CAR. I FOUND FROM ALL OTHERS THAT THEY ALL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WE CANNOT HEAR RADIO OR ANY TALKING INSIDE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS MISSING IN THE FIREWALL OR UNDERNEATH INSULATION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING WE HEAR CONSTATNT ROAD NOISE COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DAY 1 SINCE WE BOUGHT THE NEW CAR. I FOUND FROM ALL OTHERS THAT THEY ALL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WE CANNOT HEAR RADIO OR ANY TALKING INSIDE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS MISSING IN THE FIREWALL OR UNDERNEATH INSULATION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING WE HEAR CONSTATNT ROAD NOISE COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DAY 1 SINCE WE BOUGHT THE NEW CAR. I FOUND FROM ALL OTHERS THAT THEY ALL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WE CANNOT HEAR RADIO OR ANY TALKING INSIDE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS MISSING IN THE FIREWALL OR UNDERNEATH INSULATION.
Mfg Campaign: 10872561
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING WE HEAR CONSTATNT ROAD NOISE COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DAY 1 SINCE WE BOUGHT THE NEW CAR. I FOUND FROM ALL OTHERS THAT THEY ALL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WE CANNOT HEAR RADIO OR ANY TALKING INSIDE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS MISSING IN THE FIREWALL OR UNDERNEATH INSULATION.
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING WE HEAR CONSTATNT ROAD NOISE COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DAY 1 SINCE WE BOUGHT THE NEW CAR. I FOUND FROM ALL OTHERS THAT THEY ALL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WE CANNOT HEAR RADIO OR ANY TALKING INSIDE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS MISSING IN THE FIREWALL OR UNDERNEATH INSULATION.
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING WE HEAR CONSTATNT ROAD NOISE COMING INSIDE THE CAR FROM THE DAY 1 SINCE WE BOUGHT THE NEW CAR. I FOUND FROM ALL OTHERS THAT THEY ALL HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM WE CANNOT HEAR RADIO OR ANY TALKING INSIDE THE CAR. SOMETHING IS MISSING IN THE FIREWALL OR UNDERNEATH INSULATION.
Mfg Campaign: 10872561
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A NEW 2016 CAMRY SE WITH 417 MILES ON IT AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY (TAMPA, FL) THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WITH NO PRESSURE WARNING. I PULLED OVER WITH IN SECONDS AND I HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THERE WERE BULGES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE TIRE. I WANT BRIDGETON TO REPLACE MY TIRE FOR FREE. THIS IS A POOR QUALITY TIRE AND I SUSPECT THE OTHER TIRES MAY FAIL ALSO AND WILL NEED TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT ALL OF THEM.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A NEW 2016 CAMRY SE WITH 417 MILES ON IT AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY (TAMPA, FL) THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WITH NO PRESSURE WARNING. I PULLED OVER WITH IN SECONDS AND I HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THERE WERE BULGES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE TIRE. I WANT BRIDGETON TO REPLACE MY TIRE FOR FREE. THIS IS A POOR QUALITY TIRE AND I SUSPECT THE OTHER TIRES MAY FAIL ALSO AND WILL NEED TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT ALL OF THEM.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A NEW 2016 CAMRY SE WITH 417 MILES ON IT AND WHILE DRIVING ON THE HWY (TAMPA, FL) THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT WITH NO PRESSURE WARNING. I PULLED OVER WITH IN SECONDS AND I HAD TO CHANGE THE TIRE. THERE WERE BULGES IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE TIRE. I WANT BRIDGETON TO REPLACE MY TIRE FOR FREE. THIS IS A POOR QUALITY TIRE AND I SUSPECT THE OTHER TIRES MAY FAIL ALSO AND WILL NEED TO HAVE THE DEALER INSPECT ALL OF THEM.
Mfg Campaign: 10863712
Recall Date: May 7, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AFTER GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED AND CONSUMER HAD TO HIT BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER. THEY STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION SEARCHING FOR A GEAR, WHILE IT HESITATED AND IT WAS DESIGNED TO RESPOND THAT WAY. *JB
Corrective Action:
2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AFTER GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED AND CONSUMER HAD TO HIT BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER. THEY STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION SEARCHING FOR A GEAR, WHILE IT HESITATED AND IT WAS DESIGNED TO RESPOND THAT WAY. *JB
Additional Notes:
2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND AFTER GAS PEDAL WAS PRESSED AND CONSUMER HAD TO HIT BRAKES QUICKLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. *SMD THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER. THEY STATED THE PROBLEM WAS THE TRANSMISSION SEARCHING FOR A GEAR, WHILE IT HESITATED AND IT WAS DESIGNED TO RESPOND THAT WAY. *JB
Mfg Campaign: 10861812
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I OWN THIS CAR FROM NOV 2015. I PARKED CAR AND GOT OUT, A SMALL WIND CAUSED THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE, OPEN TOO MUCH (I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR-DOOR OPENING THAT MUCH, THOUGH I OWNED MORE THAN 18 CARS IN 40 YEARS OF DRIVING IN US ROADS. IT WENT AND HIT AGAINST THE CAR PARKED ADJACENT NORMALLY THAT DOOR SHOULD NOT OPEN THAT WIDE, BECAUSE THERE MORE THAN NORMALLY HAS. I THINK IT HAS SOME PROBLEM WITH THE HINGE NOT HOLDING ENOUGH TO PREVENT THAT WIDE OPEN. IT WENT TO HIT THE MIRROR OF OTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSED DENT IN MY CAR. IT IS THE FIRST TIME THE DOOR WENT OUT THAT FAR.
Corrective Action:
I OWN THIS CAR FROM NOV 2015. I PARKED CAR AND GOT OUT, A SMALL WIND CAUSED THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE, OPEN TOO MUCH (I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR-DOOR OPENING THAT MUCH, THOUGH I OWNED MORE THAN 18 CARS IN 40 YEARS OF DRIVING IN US ROADS. IT WENT AND HIT AGAINST THE CAR PARKED ADJACENT NORMALLY THAT DOOR SHOULD NOT OPEN THAT WIDE, BECAUSE THERE MORE THAN NORMALLY HAS. I THINK IT HAS SOME PROBLEM WITH THE HINGE NOT HOLDING ENOUGH TO PREVENT THAT WIDE OPEN. IT WENT TO HIT THE MIRROR OF OTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSED DENT IN MY CAR. IT IS THE FIRST TIME THE DOOR WENT OUT THAT FAR.
Additional Notes:
I OWN THIS CAR FROM NOV 2015. I PARKED CAR AND GOT OUT, A SMALL WIND CAUSED THE DOOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE, OPEN TOO MUCH (I HAVE NEVER SEEN A CAR-DOOR OPENING THAT MUCH, THOUGH I OWNED MORE THAN 18 CARS IN 40 YEARS OF DRIVING IN US ROADS. IT WENT AND HIT AGAINST THE CAR PARKED ADJACENT NORMALLY THAT DOOR SHOULD NOT OPEN THAT WIDE, BECAUSE THERE MORE THAN NORMALLY HAS. I THINK IT HAS SOME PROBLEM WITH THE HINGE NOT HOLDING ENOUGH TO PREVENT THAT WIDE OPEN. IT WENT TO HIT THE MIRROR OF OTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSED DENT IN MY CAR. IT IS THE FIRST TIME THE DOOR WENT OUT THAT FAR.
Mfg Campaign: 10859974
Recall Date: Apr 17, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED BY BRAKING MANEUVERS PERFORMED BY THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHEN A CAR TURNS INTO THE LANE AHEAD. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR MAY SLOW RAPIDLY 10-15MPH AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AS A RESULT OF NO WARNING TO THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ME. THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY BY TOYOTA WHO INVESTIGATED AND STATED (GEORGE) THE BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON IN THE EVENT OF AN IMMINENT CRASH (IN FRONT), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS CREATE A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND.
Corrective Action:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED BY BRAKING MANEUVERS PERFORMED BY THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHEN A CAR TURNS INTO THE LANE AHEAD. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR MAY SLOW RAPIDLY 10-15MPH AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AS A RESULT OF NO WARNING TO THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ME. THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY BY TOYOTA WHO INVESTIGATED AND STATED (GEORGE) THE BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON IN THE EVENT OF AN IMMINENT CRASH (IN FRONT), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS CREATE A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND.
Additional Notes:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED BY BRAKING MANEUVERS PERFORMED BY THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHEN A CAR TURNS INTO THE LANE AHEAD. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR MAY SLOW RAPIDLY 10-15MPH AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AS A RESULT OF NO WARNING TO THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ME. THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY BY TOYOTA WHO INVESTIGATED AND STATED (GEORGE) THE BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON IN THE EVENT OF AN IMMINENT CRASH (IN FRONT), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS CREATE A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND.
Mfg Campaign: 10853745
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED BY BRAKING MANEUVERS PERFORMED BY THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHEN A CAR TURNS INTO THE LANE AHEAD. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR MAY SLOW RAPIDLY 10-15MPH AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AS A RESULT OF NO WARNING TO THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ME. THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY BY TOYOTA WHO INVESTIGATED AND STATED (GEORGE) THE BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON IN THE EVENT OF AN IMMINENT CRASH (IN FRONT), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS CREATE A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND.
Corrective Action:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED BY BRAKING MANEUVERS PERFORMED BY THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHEN A CAR TURNS INTO THE LANE AHEAD. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR MAY SLOW RAPIDLY 10-15MPH AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AS A RESULT OF NO WARNING TO THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ME. THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY BY TOYOTA WHO INVESTIGATED AND STATED (GEORGE) THE BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON IN THE EVENT OF AN IMMINENT CRASH (IN FRONT), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS CREATE A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND.
Additional Notes:
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE IS ON AND THE VEHICLE IS SLOWED BY BRAKING MANEUVERS PERFORMED BY THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE WHEN A CAR TURNS INTO THE LANE AHEAD. FOR EXAMPLE, THE CAR MAY SLOW RAPIDLY 10-15MPH AND NO BRAKE LIGHTS WILL TURN ON. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH AS A RESULT OF NO WARNING TO THE CAR IMMEDIATELY BEHIND ME. THIS WAS CONFIRMED TODAY BY TOYOTA WHO INVESTIGATED AND STATED (GEORGE) THE BRAKE LIGHTS ONLY COME ON IN THE EVENT OF AN IMMINENT CRASH (IN FRONT), DESPITE THE FACT THAT THIS CREATE A PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER BEHIND.
Mfg Campaign: 10853745
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
BACKUP CAMERA ALIGNMENT HAS RECENTLY SHIFTED LOWER, WHICH NARROWS AND DISTORTS THE VISUAL FIELD DUE TO THE ANGLE CHANGE. DEALER CLAIMED IT IS NORMAL.
Corrective Action:
BACKUP CAMERA ALIGNMENT HAS RECENTLY SHIFTED LOWER, WHICH NARROWS AND DISTORTS THE VISUAL FIELD DUE TO THE ANGLE CHANGE. DEALER CLAIMED IT IS NORMAL.
Additional Notes:
BACKUP CAMERA ALIGNMENT HAS RECENTLY SHIFTED LOWER, WHICH NARROWS AND DISTORTS THE VISUAL FIELD DUE TO THE ANGLE CHANGE. DEALER CLAIMED IT IS NORMAL.
Mfg Campaign: 10853011
Recall Date: Apr 1, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Mfg Campaign: 10851144
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Mfg Campaign: 10851144
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 CAMRY LE FROM MY LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP ON 02.21.2016. ON 02.29.2016, I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE PROBLEMS I WAS FACING WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, PRIMARILY: SLOW-DRAGGING ACCELERATION ALONG WITH TRANSMISSION SHIFTING INSTABILITY. WHILE DRIVING TO DROP MY WIFE TO WORK ON THE MORNING OF 02.28.2016 I BEGAN NOTICING INCONSISTENCIES IN MY VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION. AS THE TRAFFIC LIGHT (EXITING MY SUBDIVISION) TURNED GREEN, I PRESSED THE GAS PEDAL AND IMMEDIATELY FELT HESITATION IN THE ACCELERATION ALONG WITH STIFFNESS IN THE STEERING WHEEL, GIVING THE CAR A HEAVY/DRAGGING FEELING (EVEN AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY EXTRA PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL). AFTER DRIVING IN THIS SLUGGISH CONDITION FOR ABOUT A QUARTER-MILE, I FELT A BOOST IN MY CAR'S ACCELERATION, CAUSING A SUDDEN INCREASE IN SPEED FORCING ME TO APPLY MY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL OF MY CAR'S MOVEMENT. THROUGHOUT THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY I KEPT EXPERIENCING THIS FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION (BOOST/SLUGGISH) WITH NORMAL DRIVING FUNCTIONS RETURNING PERIODICALLY. THE FOLLOWING DAY I TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECKED. ACCORDING TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, "VEHICLE IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED"; WHEREAS, THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLAINT IS STILL ONGOING. MULTIPLE FAILED ATTEMPTS TO REACH A RESOLUTION THRU MANAGEMENT AND CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT THE DEALERSHIP THUS FAR HAVE FORCED ME TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE MY NEW CAR IN THIS CONDITION TO BE ABLE TO FULFILL PERSONAL/FAMILY REQUIREMENTS (AS THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE). THIS HAS BEEN CAUSING ME A GREAT DEAL OF STRESS AND MENTAL ANGUISH IN REGARDS TO MY NUMBER ONE CONCERN: "SAFETY". NOT ONLY DO I FEEL UNSAFE PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR, I ALSO FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE RISKING THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY/PASSENGERS AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME, AS THIS MECHANICAL DEFECT REMAINS PERSISTENT AND IS GRADUALLY WORSENING.
Mfg Campaign: 10851144
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED DIMLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED DIMLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING ON A DARK ROAD, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED DIMLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE THE ROAD. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mfg Campaign: 10839874
Recall Date: Mar 4, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 23 2015. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR 3 SEPARATE TIMES AND IS ABOUT TO GO INTO REPAIR FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS THE LAST TIME AND THE ISSUE STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. WHEN THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS IT STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY. THIS HAPPENS TO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM STOPS WORKING. THE VEHICLE IS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WITH 1074 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS, AND NEEDS FURTHER SUPPORT DIRECTLY FROM TOYOTA USA TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I'VE INCLUDED 3 PHOTOS OF THE ERROR MESSAGE THAT APPEARS ON THE MESSAGE CONSOLE.
Corrective Action:
THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 23 2015. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR 3 SEPARATE TIMES AND IS ABOUT TO GO INTO REPAIR FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS THE LAST TIME AND THE ISSUE STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. WHEN THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS IT STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY. THIS HAPPENS TO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM STOPS WORKING. THE VEHICLE IS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WITH 1074 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS, AND NEEDS FURTHER SUPPORT DIRECTLY FROM TOYOTA USA TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I'VE INCLUDED 3 PHOTOS OF THE ERROR MESSAGE THAT APPEARS ON THE MESSAGE CONSOLE.
Additional Notes:
THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM HAS FAILED 3 TIMES IN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON NOVEMBER 23 2015. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR 3 SEPARATE TIMES AND IS ABOUT TO GO INTO REPAIR FOR THE FOURTH TIME. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS THE LAST TIME AND THE ISSUE STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. WHEN THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILS IT STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY. THIS HAPPENS TO THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, THE BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM STOPS WORKING. THE VEHICLE IS A 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE WITH 1074 MILES ON IT. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS, AND NEEDS FURTHER SUPPORT DIRECTLY FROM TOYOTA USA TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. I'VE INCLUDED 3 PHOTOS OF THE ERROR MESSAGE THAT APPEARS ON THE MESSAGE CONSOLE.
Mfg Campaign: 10817341
Recall Date: Jan 1, 2016
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
VIBRATIONS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH WHEN DRIVING.TOYOTA IS WORKING ON IT.
Corrective Action:
VIBRATIONS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH WHEN DRIVING.TOYOTA IS WORKING ON IT.
Additional Notes:
VIBRATIONS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH WHEN DRIVING.TOYOTA IS WORKING ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 10806374
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2015
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
VIBRATIONS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH WHEN DRIVING.TOYOTA IS WORKING ON IT.
Corrective Action:
VIBRATIONS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH WHEN DRIVING.TOYOTA IS WORKING ON IT.
Additional Notes:
VIBRATIONS BETWEEN 35 AND 55 MPH WHEN DRIVING.TOYOTA IS WORKING ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 10806374
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2015
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