Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
3 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 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
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: 20TB03 / 20TA03
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. 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: SET19A
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
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: 17R2
Recall Date: May 2, 2017
Consumer Complaints
257 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR. I FINALLY FOUND THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY. THEN MY CAR STARTED TO BRAKE 10-15 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY TIRES WERE SQUEALING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS TOO LATE I HIT THE SUV IN FRONT ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE UNTIL TO LATE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CAR RESPONDED AFTER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MANUALLY TURNED ON INSTEAD OF BEING IN THE AUTO POSITION. IT WAS SUGGESTED AT A DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT CYCLING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE CAR COULD INADVERTENTLY DISARM IT. IF THAT WERE THE CASE AND IT WAS OFF ACCIDENTLY WHY DID THE CAR TRY TO BRAKE AT THE LAST SECOND ON ITS OWN BY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR THE DRIVER FOR THE VERY REASONS OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR COMPLETELY FAILED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THAT IS WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE, PROGRAM ISSUE, OR SIMPLY DRIVER ERROR, WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS POINT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF VEHICLE AND INTERIOR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD ON THIS SITE, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR. I FINALLY FOUND THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY. THEN MY CAR STARTED TO BRAKE 10-15 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY TIRES WERE SQUEALING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS TOO LATE I HIT THE SUV IN FRONT ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE UNTIL TO LATE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CAR RESPONDED AFTER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MANUALLY TURNED ON INSTEAD OF BEING IN THE AUTO POSITION. IT WAS SUGGESTED AT A DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT CYCLING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE CAR COULD INADVERTENTLY DISARM IT. IF THAT WERE THE CASE AND IT WAS OFF ACCIDENTLY WHY DID THE CAR TRY TO BRAKE AT THE LAST SECOND ON ITS OWN BY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR THE DRIVER FOR THE VERY REASONS OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR COMPLETELY FAILED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THAT IS WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE, PROGRAM ISSUE, OR SIMPLY DRIVER ERROR, WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS POINT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF VEHICLE AND INTERIOR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD ON THIS SITE, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR. I FINALLY FOUND THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY. THEN MY CAR STARTED TO BRAKE 10-15 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY TIRES WERE SQUEALING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS TOO LATE I HIT THE SUV IN FRONT ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE UNTIL TO LATE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CAR RESPONDED AFTER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MANUALLY TURNED ON INSTEAD OF BEING IN THE AUTO POSITION. IT WAS SUGGESTED AT A DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT CYCLING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE CAR COULD INADVERTENTLY DISARM IT. IF THAT WERE THE CASE AND IT WAS OFF ACCIDENTLY WHY DID THE CAR TRY TO BRAKE AT THE LAST SECOND ON ITS OWN BY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR THE DRIVER FOR THE VERY REASONS OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR COMPLETELY FAILED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THAT IS WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE, PROGRAM ISSUE, OR SIMPLY DRIVER ERROR, WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS POINT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF VEHICLE AND INTERIOR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD ON THIS SITE, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11047303
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR. I FINALLY FOUND THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY. THEN MY CAR STARTED TO BRAKE 10-15 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY TIRES WERE SQUEALING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS TOO LATE I HIT THE SUV IN FRONT ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE UNTIL TO LATE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CAR RESPONDED AFTER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MANUALLY TURNED ON INSTEAD OF BEING IN THE AUTO POSITION. IT WAS SUGGESTED AT A DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT CYCLING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE CAR COULD INADVERTENTLY DISARM IT. IF THAT WERE THE CASE AND IT WAS OFF ACCIDENTLY WHY DID THE CAR TRY TO BRAKE AT THE LAST SECOND ON ITS OWN BY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR THE DRIVER FOR THE VERY REASONS OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR COMPLETELY FAILED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THAT IS WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE, PROGRAM ISSUE, OR SIMPLY DRIVER ERROR, WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS POINT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF VEHICLE AND INTERIOR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD ON THIS SITE, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR. I FINALLY FOUND THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY. THEN MY CAR STARTED TO BRAKE 10-15 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY TIRES WERE SQUEALING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS TOO LATE I HIT THE SUV IN FRONT ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE UNTIL TO LATE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CAR RESPONDED AFTER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MANUALLY TURNED ON INSTEAD OF BEING IN THE AUTO POSITION. IT WAS SUGGESTED AT A DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT CYCLING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE CAR COULD INADVERTENTLY DISARM IT. IF THAT WERE THE CASE AND IT WAS OFF ACCIDENTLY WHY DID THE CAR TRY TO BRAKE AT THE LAST SECOND ON ITS OWN BY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR THE DRIVER FOR THE VERY REASONS OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR COMPLETELY FAILED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THAT IS WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE, PROGRAM ISSUE, OR SIMPLY DRIVER ERROR, WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS POINT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF VEHICLE AND INTERIOR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD ON THIS SITE, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HAMILTON ROAD, IN COLUMBUS, OHIO, AT 535PM. I NOTICED THAT MY HEADLIGHTS WEREN'T ON, WHEN OTHER DRIVERS WERE TRYING TO WORN ME. I SET MY HEADLIGHTS ON AUTOMATIC WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE CAR. I FINALLY FOUND THE SWITCH TO TURN MY HEADLIGHTS ON MANUALLY. THEN MY CAR STARTED TO BRAKE 10-15 FEET FROM THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, MY TIRES WERE SQUEALING. MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT WAS STILL ON THE ACCELERATOR. IT WAS TOO LATE I HIT THE SUV IN FRONT ME. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. THE ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE SYSTEM DIDN'T ACTIVATE UNTIL TO LATE. IT IS CLEAR THAT THE CAR RESPONDED AFTER THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS MANUALLY TURNED ON INSTEAD OF BEING IN THE AUTO POSITION. IT WAS SUGGESTED AT A DEALERSHIP EARLIER THAT CYCLING THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM ON THE CAR COULD INADVERTENTLY DISARM IT. IF THAT WERE THE CASE AND IT WAS OFF ACCIDENTLY WHY DID THE CAR TRY TO BRAKE AT THE LAST SECOND ON ITS OWN BY TURNING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FOR THE DRIVER FOR THE VERY REASONS OF ITS SAFETY FEATURES UNFORTUNATELY THIS CAR COMPLETELY FAILED TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. THAT IS WHY I FEEL LIKE THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY TO SEE IF THIS IS A MECHANICAL ISSUE, PROGRAM ISSUE, OR SIMPLY DRIVER ERROR, WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS POINT. I HAVE PHOTOS OF VEHICLE AND INTERIOR WHICH I AM UNABLE TO UPLOAD ON THIS SITE, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11047303
Recall Date: Nov 19, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
ON INTERSTATE IN WESTERN MARYLAND AND WEST VIRGINIA, ROAD CURVES TO LEFT, GOING UPHILL (STEEP) AT 70 MPH AND 4000+ RPM IN DRIVE, 3 LANES, TRUCK IN "SLOW" RIGHT LANE (40MPH), COROLLA IN MIDDLE LANE, LEFT LANE EMPTY. SAFET SENSE "SEES" TRUCK AND HITS BRAKES. NO ONE BEHIND, THANKS. POSSIBLE REAR END COLLUSION. SERIOUS SAFETY FAULT. DIFFICULT FOR COROLLA TO REGAIN SPEED. DOES NOT HAPPEN ON RIGHT CURVE AS THOSE VEHICLES IN LEFT LANE ARE MOVING FASTER THAN COROLLA.
Corrective Action:
ON INTERSTATE IN WESTERN MARYLAND AND WEST VIRGINIA, ROAD CURVES TO LEFT, GOING UPHILL (STEEP) AT 70 MPH AND 4000+ RPM IN DRIVE, 3 LANES, TRUCK IN "SLOW" RIGHT LANE (40MPH), COROLLA IN MIDDLE LANE, LEFT LANE EMPTY. SAFET SENSE "SEES" TRUCK AND HITS BRAKES. NO ONE BEHIND, THANKS. POSSIBLE REAR END COLLUSION. SERIOUS SAFETY FAULT. DIFFICULT FOR COROLLA TO REGAIN SPEED. DOES NOT HAPPEN ON RIGHT CURVE AS THOSE VEHICLES IN LEFT LANE ARE MOVING FASTER THAN COROLLA.
Additional Notes:
ON INTERSTATE IN WESTERN MARYLAND AND WEST VIRGINIA, ROAD CURVES TO LEFT, GOING UPHILL (STEEP) AT 70 MPH AND 4000+ RPM IN DRIVE, 3 LANES, TRUCK IN "SLOW" RIGHT LANE (40MPH), COROLLA IN MIDDLE LANE, LEFT LANE EMPTY. SAFET SENSE "SEES" TRUCK AND HITS BRAKES. NO ONE BEHIND, THANKS. POSSIBLE REAR END COLLUSION. SERIOUS SAFETY FAULT. DIFFICULT FOR COROLLA TO REGAIN SPEED. DOES NOT HAPPEN ON RIGHT CURVE AS THOSE VEHICLES IN LEFT LANE ARE MOVING FASTER THAN COROLLA.
Mfg Campaign: 11041022
Recall Date: Oct 30, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A DIVIDED 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH WITH THE SPEED CONTROL AND RADAR ENGAGED. THE ROAD CURVED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE APPROACHED A CAR STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURN LANE IN THE MEDIAN - NOT IT THE LANE OF TRAVEL. DUE TO THE CURVATURE OF THE ROAD, THE RADAR DETECTED THE STOPPED VEHICLE AND APPARENTLY BELIEVED IT TO BE IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL. THE RADAR/SPEED CONTROL SOUNDED ITS "COLLISION ALARM" AND RAPIDLY DECELERATED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH BEFORE I COULD DISENGAGE IT AND REGAIN CONTROL. HAD THERE BEEN A VEHICLE FOLLOWING ME THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION AS A FOLLOWING DRIVER WOULD HAVE SEEN THAT THE LANE OF TRAVEL WAS CLEAR AND WOULD HAVE NO REASON TO EXPECT MY VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TURNS RIGHT OR LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION. I CAN SEE THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND I KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO CLEAR THE TRAVEL LANE. THE RADAR SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SEEMS TO DETECT THE SLOWING VEHICLE BUT TAKES A LONG TIME TO PROCESS WHAT IS HAPPENING. THE SPEED CONTROL WILL ABRUPTLY DECELERATE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE TURNING VEHICLE IS WELL OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. AGAIN, THE SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT APPARENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS TO WARRENT SUCH ACTION ARE A HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE AND ANY FOLLOWING VEHICLES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT AT TOYOTA OF GOLDSBORO (NC) ON OCTOBER 23, 2017. THEIR OPINION WAS THAT THE SPEED CONTROL/RADAR WAS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED."
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A DIVIDED 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH WITH THE SPEED CONTROL AND RADAR ENGAGED. THE ROAD CURVED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE APPROACHED A CAR STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURN LANE IN THE MEDIAN - NOT IT THE LANE OF TRAVEL. DUE TO THE CURVATURE OF THE ROAD, THE RADAR DETECTED THE STOPPED VEHICLE AND APPARENTLY BELIEVED IT TO BE IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL. THE RADAR/SPEED CONTROL SOUNDED ITS "COLLISION ALARM" AND RAPIDLY DECELERATED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH BEFORE I COULD DISENGAGE IT AND REGAIN CONTROL. HAD THERE BEEN A VEHICLE FOLLOWING ME THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION AS A FOLLOWING DRIVER WOULD HAVE SEEN THAT THE LANE OF TRAVEL WAS CLEAR AND WOULD HAVE NO REASON TO EXPECT MY VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TURNS RIGHT OR LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION. I CAN SEE THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND I KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO CLEAR THE TRAVEL LANE. THE RADAR SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SEEMS TO DETECT THE SLOWING VEHICLE BUT TAKES A LONG TIME TO PROCESS WHAT IS HAPPENING. THE SPEED CONTROL WILL ABRUPTLY DECELERATE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE TURNING VEHICLE IS WELL OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. AGAIN, THE SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT APPARENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS TO WARRENT SUCH ACTION ARE A HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE AND ANY FOLLOWING VEHICLES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT AT TOYOTA OF GOLDSBORO (NC) ON OCTOBER 23, 2017. THEIR OPINION WAS THAT THE SPEED CONTROL/RADAR WAS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED."
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN THE LEFT LANE OF A DIVIDED 4 LANE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 55 MPH WITH THE SPEED CONTROL AND RADAR ENGAGED. THE ROAD CURVED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE APPROACHED A CAR STOPPED IN THE LEFT TURN LANE IN THE MEDIAN - NOT IT THE LANE OF TRAVEL. DUE TO THE CURVATURE OF THE ROAD, THE RADAR DETECTED THE STOPPED VEHICLE AND APPARENTLY BELIEVED IT TO BE IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL. THE RADAR/SPEED CONTROL SOUNDED ITS "COLLISION ALARM" AND RAPIDLY DECELERATED APPROXIMATELY 10 - 15 MPH BEFORE I COULD DISENGAGE IT AND REGAIN CONTROL. HAD THERE BEEN A VEHICLE FOLLOWING ME THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A COLLISION AS A FOLLOWING DRIVER WOULD HAVE SEEN THAT THE LANE OF TRAVEL WAS CLEAR AND WOULD HAVE NO REASON TO EXPECT MY VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY DECELERATE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME TURNS RIGHT OR LEFT AT AN INTERSECTION. I CAN SEE THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING AND I KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE TO CLEAR THE TRAVEL LANE. THE RADAR SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM SEEMS TO DETECT THE SLOWING VEHICLE BUT TAKES A LONG TIME TO PROCESS WHAT IS HAPPENING. THE SPEED CONTROL WILL ABRUPTLY DECELERATE THE VEHICLE AFTER THE TURNING VEHICLE IS WELL OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. AGAIN, THE SUDDEN DECELERATION WITHOUT APPARENT TRAFFIC CONDITIONS TO WARRENT SUCH ACTION ARE A HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE AND ANY FOLLOWING VEHICLES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT AT TOYOTA OF GOLDSBORO (NC) ON OCTOBER 23, 2017. THEIR OPINION WAS THAT THE SPEED CONTROL/RADAR WAS "OPERATING AS DESIGNED."
Mfg Campaign: 11035751
Recall Date: Oct 23, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED GOING DOWNHILL ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH - CAR ACCELERATES VERY QUICKLY TO OVER 70 MPH AND THE TAC GOES TO 4500. TO DISENGAGE I EITHER TURNOFF SPEED CONTROL OR BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES TODAY. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TOYOTA ACT LIKE THIS. USUALLY SPEED CONTROL MAINTAINS THE SPEED UPHILLL OR DOWNHILLL IN A VERY SMALL RANGE AND NEVER RACES THE ENGINE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WILL NOT USE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL I CAN GET THIS FIXED. TAKING TO TOYOTA MONDAY. I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM.
Corrective Action:
SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED GOING DOWNHILL ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH - CAR ACCELERATES VERY QUICKLY TO OVER 70 MPH AND THE TAC GOES TO 4500. TO DISENGAGE I EITHER TURNOFF SPEED CONTROL OR BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES TODAY. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TOYOTA ACT LIKE THIS. USUALLY SPEED CONTROL MAINTAINS THE SPEED UPHILLL OR DOWNHILLL IN A VERY SMALL RANGE AND NEVER RACES THE ENGINE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WILL NOT USE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL I CAN GET THIS FIXED. TAKING TO TOYOTA MONDAY. I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM.
Additional Notes:
SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED GOING DOWNHILL ON HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH - CAR ACCELERATES VERY QUICKLY TO OVER 70 MPH AND THE TAC GOES TO 4500. TO DISENGAGE I EITHER TURNOFF SPEED CONTROL OR BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES TODAY. I HAVE NEVER HAD A TOYOTA ACT LIKE THIS. USUALLY SPEED CONTROL MAINTAINS THE SPEED UPHILLL OR DOWNHILLL IN A VERY SMALL RANGE AND NEVER RACES THE ENGINE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND I WILL NOT USE SPEED CONTROL UNTIL I CAN GET THIS FIXED. TAKING TO TOYOTA MONDAY. I NOTICED THAT THERE ARE QUITE A FEW COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM.
Mfg Campaign: 11032098
Recall Date: Oct 6, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH, THE DYNAMIC RADAR FEATURE ACTIVATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT SHOULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE DYNAMIC RADAR. THE DEALER (TOYOTA OF EASLEY, 5643 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *LN *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH, THE DYNAMIC RADAR FEATURE ACTIVATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT SHOULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE DYNAMIC RADAR. THE DEALER (TOYOTA OF EASLEY, 5643 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *LN *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH, THE DYNAMIC RADAR FEATURE ACTIVATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT SHOULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE DYNAMIC RADAR. THE DEALER (TOYOTA OF EASLEY, 5643 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *LN *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11031489
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH, THE DYNAMIC RADAR FEATURE ACTIVATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT SHOULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE DYNAMIC RADAR. THE DEALER (TOYOTA OF EASLEY, 5643 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *LN *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH, THE DYNAMIC RADAR FEATURE ACTIVATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT SHOULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE DYNAMIC RADAR. THE DEALER (TOYOTA OF EASLEY, 5643 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *LN *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA COROLLA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED AT 65 MPH, THE DYNAMIC RADAR FEATURE ACTIVATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONTACTS VEHICLE AT THAT TIME THAT SHOULD HAVE ACTIVATED THE DYNAMIC RADAR. THE DEALER (TOYOTA OF EASLEY, 5643 CALHOUN MEMORIAL HWY, EASLEY, SC 29640, (864) 855-2233) WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 700. *LN *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11031489
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Corrective Action:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Additional Notes:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Mfg Campaign: 11023931
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Corrective Action:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Additional Notes:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Mfg Campaign: 11023931
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Corrective Action:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Additional Notes:
I JUST PURCHASED A 2017 COROLLA XSE IN FEB 2017. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND WAS TRAVELING TO WORK AT 05:15, AND I CAME TO AN OVERPASS AND ON THE WAY DOWN THE NORMAL OVERPASS OVER A CROSS STREET, I HEARD THE ENGINE REV AND I LOOKED AT THE TACH, AND IT WAS AT 5000 RPM. I WAS STARTLED. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AT THE NEXT OVERPASS. THIS TIME IT WAS 4000 RPM ALMOST AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS RATHER SHORT AVERAGE DOWNHILL. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING, BUT OCCASIONALLY IT DOES NOT. HOW COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE CORRECT. I CAN CONTROL THE SPEED QUITE NICELY WITH MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR WITHOUT HARDLY ANY VARIATION OF MY RPM'S. THIS JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT A LONG DOWNHILL ROAD THAT HAS A LANE FOR TRUCKS ON THE RIGHT, WHERE THEY WOULD HAVE TO DOWNSHIFT TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED, THIS IS JUST OVERPASSES ON A FREEWAY SYSTEM. I ASKED MY SALESMAN, AND HE SAID THAT IT WAS PROBABLY NORMAL, AND I SAID HOW COULD IT BE NORMAL FOR THIS THING TO REV AT 5000 RPM ON A HOUSTON FREEWAY? I ONLY HAVE 5000 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS WILL DEFINITELY AFFECT THE MILEAGE. I AM BESIDE MYSELF AT THIS POINT.
Mfg Campaign: 11023931
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Corrective Action:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Additional Notes:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11023870
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Corrective Action:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Additional Notes:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11023870
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Corrective Action:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Additional Notes:
WAS DRIVING MY CAR HOME FROM WORK AND ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER I STARTED IT AND BEGAN TO DRIVE, I WENT OVER A SPEED BUMP GOING 5MPH AND SUDDENLY MY THEFT ALARM SYSTEM STARTS GOING OFF AND INCESSANTLY HONKING. MY HAZARD LIGHTS ALSO BEGAN TO BLINK AND MY HIGH BEAMS TURNED ON. I PULLED OVER AND PRESSED MY SMART KEY ALARM MULTIPLE TIMES UNTIL THE ALARM STOPPED. EVERY TIME I WOULD HIT ANY SORT OF BUMP OR USE MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH, THE ALARM AND HEADLIGHTS LIGHTS WOULD START GOING OFF. I TOOK IT TO TOYOTA AND THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG. THEY SAID IT IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE, BUT NOT A TOYOTA ONE. THAT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE SINCE TOYOTA ENGINEERS THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS.
Mfg Campaign: 11023870
Recall Date: Sep 17, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
MY NEW 2017 COROLLA HAS SQUEAKY BRAKES RIGHT OUT OF THE SHOWROOM WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES EVERY TIME, AND CONTINUES TO DO SO.
Corrective Action:
MY NEW 2017 COROLLA HAS SQUEAKY BRAKES RIGHT OUT OF THE SHOWROOM WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES EVERY TIME, AND CONTINUES TO DO SO.
Additional Notes:
MY NEW 2017 COROLLA HAS SQUEAKY BRAKES RIGHT OUT OF THE SHOWROOM WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES EVERY TIME, AND CONTINUES TO DO SO.
Mfg Campaign: 11020602
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I OWN A TOYOTA COROLLA 2017 SINCE 1/14/17.CAR SHOWS 2 MAIN ISSUES: 1)- COOLING FLUID EVAPORATES CONTINUOSLY OR DECREASES FROM FLUID TANK AT ABOUT 1/4 OF IN. X MONTH EVERY TIME I'VE CHECKED IT IN. I,FIRST, REFILLED IT ONCE WITH CORRECT OR SAME FLUID.IT KEPT EVAPORATING AT THE SAME RATE.THEN,I REPORTED IT TO DEALERSHIP IT WAS SOLD. 2)- SHIFT LEVER OR GEAR CONTROL; THIS CAR COMES WITH CVT AUTOMATIC TRANS- MISSION, EVERY TIME I SHIFT SPEED GEAR AND MOVE KNOB FROM PARKING TO DRIVE POSITION AND VICE VERSE, THE SHIFTING DOESN'T OCURRES CORRECTLY OR GOT STUCK IN THE PREVIOUS SPEED TEMPORARELY AND THEN IT MOVES TO POSITION I SHIFTED. WHEN CAR IS APLLIED BRAKE PEDAL TO PARK CAR IN PLAIN SURFACE AREAS(PARKING LOTS, CITY STREETS) AND SPEED GEAR KNOB IS PLACED IN PARKING POSITION, CAR MOVES BACK AND FORTHS 2 TO 3 TIMES AND THEN STOP COMPLETELY. BOTH ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. IN A PROGRAMMED SERVICE CAR ASKED TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S CAR WARRANTY ON JUNE,11TH/17 BOTH ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN PERFORMING CAR SERVICES. ACCORDING TO TECHNICIAN'S REPORT AND WORDS, COOLING FLUID TANK WAS REFILLED TO CORRECT LEVELS, COMPUTER CHECKING WAS APPLIED AND FAILURES CODES WEREN'T FOUND EITHER ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM.TECHNICIAN ALSO REPORTED THAT FARTHER OBSERVATION WOULD BE NEEDED IN CASE OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES,BUT IT WOULD TAKE MY CAR PARKED IN DEALERSHIP SERVICE AREAS FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE HE TRIES ANY ATTEMPT TO DISSAMBLE ANY TRANSMISSION PARTS OR ANY FARTHER TESTING. UP TO PRESENT, EITHER ISSUES HAVEN'T BEEN ADDRESSED OR FIXED BY DEALERSHIP'S TECHNICIANS AND BOTH ISSUES KEEP HAPPENING.
Corrective Action:
I OWN A TOYOTA COROLLA 2017 SINCE 1/14/17.CAR SHOWS 2 MAIN ISSUES: 1)- COOLING FLUID EVAPORATES CONTINUOSLY OR DECREASES FROM FLUID TANK AT ABOUT 1/4 OF IN. X MONTH EVERY TIME I'VE CHECKED IT IN. I,FIRST, REFILLED IT ONCE WITH CORRECT OR SAME FLUID.IT KEPT EVAPORATING AT THE SAME RATE.THEN,I REPORTED IT TO DEALERSHIP IT WAS SOLD. 2)- SHIFT LEVER OR GEAR CONTROL; THIS CAR COMES WITH CVT AUTOMATIC TRANS- MISSION, EVERY TIME I SHIFT SPEED GEAR AND MOVE KNOB FROM PARKING TO DRIVE POSITION AND VICE VERSE, THE SHIFTING DOESN'T OCURRES CORRECTLY OR GOT STUCK IN THE PREVIOUS SPEED TEMPORARELY AND THEN IT MOVES TO POSITION I SHIFTED. WHEN CAR IS APLLIED BRAKE PEDAL TO PARK CAR IN PLAIN SURFACE AREAS(PARKING LOTS, CITY STREETS) AND SPEED GEAR KNOB IS PLACED IN PARKING POSITION, CAR MOVES BACK AND FORTHS 2 TO 3 TIMES AND THEN STOP COMPLETELY. BOTH ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. IN A PROGRAMMED SERVICE CAR ASKED TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S CAR WARRANTY ON JUNE,11TH/17 BOTH ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN PERFORMING CAR SERVICES. ACCORDING TO TECHNICIAN'S REPORT AND WORDS, COOLING FLUID TANK WAS REFILLED TO CORRECT LEVELS, COMPUTER CHECKING WAS APPLIED AND FAILURES CODES WEREN'T FOUND EITHER ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM.TECHNICIAN ALSO REPORTED THAT FARTHER OBSERVATION WOULD BE NEEDED IN CASE OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES,BUT IT WOULD TAKE MY CAR PARKED IN DEALERSHIP SERVICE AREAS FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE HE TRIES ANY ATTEMPT TO DISSAMBLE ANY TRANSMISSION PARTS OR ANY FARTHER TESTING. UP TO PRESENT, EITHER ISSUES HAVEN'T BEEN ADDRESSED OR FIXED BY DEALERSHIP'S TECHNICIANS AND BOTH ISSUES KEEP HAPPENING.
Additional Notes:
I OWN A TOYOTA COROLLA 2017 SINCE 1/14/17.CAR SHOWS 2 MAIN ISSUES: 1)- COOLING FLUID EVAPORATES CONTINUOSLY OR DECREASES FROM FLUID TANK AT ABOUT 1/4 OF IN. X MONTH EVERY TIME I'VE CHECKED IT IN. I,FIRST, REFILLED IT ONCE WITH CORRECT OR SAME FLUID.IT KEPT EVAPORATING AT THE SAME RATE.THEN,I REPORTED IT TO DEALERSHIP IT WAS SOLD. 2)- SHIFT LEVER OR GEAR CONTROL; THIS CAR COMES WITH CVT AUTOMATIC TRANS- MISSION, EVERY TIME I SHIFT SPEED GEAR AND MOVE KNOB FROM PARKING TO DRIVE POSITION AND VICE VERSE, THE SHIFTING DOESN'T OCURRES CORRECTLY OR GOT STUCK IN THE PREVIOUS SPEED TEMPORARELY AND THEN IT MOVES TO POSITION I SHIFTED. WHEN CAR IS APLLIED BRAKE PEDAL TO PARK CAR IN PLAIN SURFACE AREAS(PARKING LOTS, CITY STREETS) AND SPEED GEAR KNOB IS PLACED IN PARKING POSITION, CAR MOVES BACK AND FORTHS 2 TO 3 TIMES AND THEN STOP COMPLETELY. BOTH ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP. IN A PROGRAMMED SERVICE CAR ASKED TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO MANUFACTURER'S CAR WARRANTY ON JUNE,11TH/17 BOTH ISSUES WERE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN PERFORMING CAR SERVICES. ACCORDING TO TECHNICIAN'S REPORT AND WORDS, COOLING FLUID TANK WAS REFILLED TO CORRECT LEVELS, COMPUTER CHECKING WAS APPLIED AND FAILURES CODES WEREN'T FOUND EITHER ON THE COOLING SYSTEM OR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM.TECHNICIAN ALSO REPORTED THAT FARTHER OBSERVATION WOULD BE NEEDED IN CASE OF TRANSMISSION SHIFTING ISSUES,BUT IT WOULD TAKE MY CAR PARKED IN DEALERSHIP SERVICE AREAS FOR 3 HOURS BEFORE HE TRIES ANY ATTEMPT TO DISSAMBLE ANY TRANSMISSION PARTS OR ANY FARTHER TESTING. UP TO PRESENT, EITHER ISSUES HAVEN'T BEEN ADDRESSED OR FIXED BY DEALERSHIP'S TECHNICIANS AND BOTH ISSUES KEEP HAPPENING.
Mfg Campaign: 11019992
Recall Date: Aug 27, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIPS OUT OF THE LOCKED POSITION. WHEN SITTING ON AND WHILE MOVING.
Corrective Action:
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIPS OUT OF THE LOCKED POSITION. WHEN SITTING ON AND WHILE MOVING.
Additional Notes:
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SLIPS OUT OF THE LOCKED POSITION. WHEN SITTING ON AND WHILE MOVING.
Mfg Campaign: 11019574
Recall Date: Aug 25, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE TRANSMISSION (CVT) DOESN'T RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING LEAVING A STOP SIGN CAUSING A DELAY IN MOVING AND WE FEAR WILL ONE DAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS IT WON'T GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER TRAFFIC. IT ALSO DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY (IT REVS TOO HIGH BEFORE IT SHIFTING) EVEN THOUGH IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. TO US IT SEEMS LIKE A HAZARD TO US AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. TOYOTA MAINTENANCE SAYS IT IS NORMAL, BUT THIS IS ONGOING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
THE TRANSMISSION (CVT) DOESN'T RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING LEAVING A STOP SIGN CAUSING A DELAY IN MOVING AND WE FEAR WILL ONE DAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS IT WON'T GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER TRAFFIC. IT ALSO DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY (IT REVS TOO HIGH BEFORE IT SHIFTING) EVEN THOUGH IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. TO US IT SEEMS LIKE A HAZARD TO US AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. TOYOTA MAINTENANCE SAYS IT IS NORMAL, BUT THIS IS ONGOING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
THE TRANSMISSION (CVT) DOESN'T RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING LEAVING A STOP SIGN CAUSING A DELAY IN MOVING AND WE FEAR WILL ONE DAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AS IT WON'T GET OUT OF THE WAY OF OTHER TRAFFIC. IT ALSO DOESN'T SHIFT CORRECTLY (IT REVS TOO HIGH BEFORE IT SHIFTING) EVEN THOUGH IT IS AN AUTOMATIC. TO US IT SEEMS LIKE A HAZARD TO US AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. TOYOTA MAINTENANCE SAYS IT IS NORMAL, BUT THIS IS ONGOING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11019342
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I HIT A DEER DOING 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I CONTACTED BUTLER TOYOTA OF MACON GEORGIA AND ASKED THEM TO PLEASE RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED ME BACK. IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 WEEKS NOW.
Corrective Action:
I HIT A DEER DOING 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I CONTACTED BUTLER TOYOTA OF MACON GEORGIA AND ASKED THEM TO PLEASE RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED ME BACK. IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 WEEKS NOW.
Additional Notes:
I HIT A DEER DOING 50 MPH AND MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I CONTACTED BUTLER TOYOTA OF MACON GEORGIA AND ASKED THEM TO PLEASE RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED ME BACK. IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 WEEKS NOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11019081
Recall Date: Aug 23, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
THE CARS TAKATA LATERAL AIRBAGS ACTIVATED AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE GOING UPHILL. I HAD DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INVADING VEHICLE AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE BUMP THE WHEEL HAD HIT WAS THAT STRONG TO ACTIVATE THE LATERAL AIRBAGS. I HAD CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE AS I HAVE A FULL COVER AND THEY HAVE NOT PROVED USEFUL AT ALL. TWO MONTHS LATER MY CAR IS STILL AT A WORKSHOP AS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE THE NEW AIRBAGS TO INSTALL ON THE CAR AND I'VE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FULL COVER DOES NOT COVER A RENTAL. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A PURCHASE OF ANY TOYOTA VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THE BAD SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD WITH THEM SINCE THEY EVEN REFUSED TO ACCEPT MY CAR AFTER I HAD BROUGHT IT TO THEM FOR ASSISTANCE THE DAY THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF.
Corrective Action:
THE CARS TAKATA LATERAL AIRBAGS ACTIVATED AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE GOING UPHILL. I HAD DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INVADING VEHICLE AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE BUMP THE WHEEL HAD HIT WAS THAT STRONG TO ACTIVATE THE LATERAL AIRBAGS. I HAD CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE AS I HAVE A FULL COVER AND THEY HAVE NOT PROVED USEFUL AT ALL. TWO MONTHS LATER MY CAR IS STILL AT A WORKSHOP AS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE THE NEW AIRBAGS TO INSTALL ON THE CAR AND I'VE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FULL COVER DOES NOT COVER A RENTAL. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A PURCHASE OF ANY TOYOTA VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THE BAD SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD WITH THEM SINCE THEY EVEN REFUSED TO ACCEPT MY CAR AFTER I HAD BROUGHT IT TO THEM FOR ASSISTANCE THE DAY THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF.
Additional Notes:
THE CARS TAKATA LATERAL AIRBAGS ACTIVATED AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHILE GOING UPHILL. I HAD DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT WITH AN INVADING VEHICLE AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT THE BUMP THE WHEEL HAD HIT WAS THAT STRONG TO ACTIVATE THE LATERAL AIRBAGS. I HAD CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE AS I HAVE A FULL COVER AND THEY HAVE NOT PROVED USEFUL AT ALL. TWO MONTHS LATER MY CAR IS STILL AT A WORKSHOP AS THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE THE NEW AIRBAGS TO INSTALL ON THE CAR AND I'VE BEEN WITHOUT A VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FULL COVER DOES NOT COVER A RENTAL. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A PURCHASE OF ANY TOYOTA VEHICLES BECAUSE OF THE BAD SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCE I HAVE HAD WITH THEM SINCE THEY EVEN REFUSED TO ACCEPT MY CAR AFTER I HAD BROUGHT IT TO THEM FOR ASSISTANCE THE DAY THE AIRBAGS WENT OFF.
Mfg Campaign: 11015647
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL
Mfg Campaign: 11014855
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2017
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