Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
20 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 JTEKT power steering gear assembly service parts for 2007-2021 Tundra and 2008-2022 Sequoia, part numbers 44250-0C160, 44250-0C131, 44250-0C170, and 11250-0C121. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21TH01
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2022 Sequoia and 2007-2021 Tundra vehicles. The power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 21TB10 / 21TA10
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Tundra vehicles. The affected vehicles have a passenger knee air bag module that was attached to the instrument panel mounting brackets with incorrect bolts.
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: H0K
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2017
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles accessorized with Southeast Toyota accessory 20-inch Rockstar wheels installed by Southeast Toyota or a Southeast Toyota dealer. The Rockstar wheels were installed with lugnuts that may crack and detach.
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: SET17A
Recall Date: May 11, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected). In the event of an impact to the corner of the bumper, the resin bracket may be damaged but not be noticed.
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: H0C
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2017
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
Consumer Complaints
148 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BRAKE CONTROLLER DOESN'T WORK AS IT DESIGNED.
Corrective Action:
BRAKE CONTROLLER DOESN'T WORK AS IT DESIGNED.
Additional Notes:
BRAKE CONTROLLER DOESN'T WORK AS IT DESIGNED.
Mfg Campaign: 11308396
Recall Date: Feb 11, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE ACTIVATION OF TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF HEADLIGHTS. TO RE-ENERGIZE HEADLIGHTS I HAVE TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FROM AUTO TO ON. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN RURAL AREAS. I AM HOPING SOMEONE ADDRESSES THIS WITH TOYOTA, SINCE IF THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE THEY SEND YOU HOME!
Corrective Action:
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE ACTIVATION OF TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF HEADLIGHTS. TO RE-ENERGIZE HEADLIGHTS I HAVE TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FROM AUTO TO ON. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN RURAL AREAS. I AM HOPING SOMEONE ADDRESSES THIS WITH TOYOTA, SINCE IF THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE THEY SEND YOU HOME!
Additional Notes:
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE ACTIVATION OF TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF HEADLIGHTS. TO RE-ENERGIZE HEADLIGHTS I HAVE TO MANUALLY SWITCH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH FROM AUTO TO ON. THIS IS VERY DISTURBING AND DANGEROUS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IN RURAL AREAS. I AM HOPING SOMEONE ADDRESSES THIS WITH TOYOTA, SINCE IF THEY CAN'T REPLICATE THE ISSUE THEY SEND YOU HOME!
Mfg Campaign: 11306597
Recall Date: Feb 2, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHILE CHECKING AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES AND TPMS SENSOR SNAPPED OFF
Corrective Action:
WHILE CHECKING AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES AND TPMS SENSOR SNAPPED OFF
Additional Notes:
WHILE CHECKING AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES AND TPMS SENSOR SNAPPED OFF
Mfg Campaign: 11306162
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA PLATINUM EDITION, AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. THEM IS INTERMITTENT, THIS IS SO SCARY! I WAS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 80 MPH AT NIGHT AND MY TRUCK (FULL OF MY FAMILY) JUST DISAPPEARED WHEN I CHANGED LANES. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN 3 TIMES NOW AND TOYOTA CAN'T REPLICATE SO THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT. PLEASE HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Corrective Action:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA PLATINUM EDITION, AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. THEM IS INTERMITTENT, THIS IS SO SCARY! I WAS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 80 MPH AT NIGHT AND MY TRUCK (FULL OF MY FAMILY) JUST DISAPPEARED WHEN I CHANGED LANES. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN 3 TIMES NOW AND TOYOTA CAN'T REPLICATE SO THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT. PLEASE HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Additional Notes:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA PLATINUM EDITION, AT NIGHT WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. THEM IS INTERMITTENT, THIS IS SO SCARY! I WAS GOING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 80 MPH AT NIGHT AND MY TRUCK (FULL OF MY FAMILY) JUST DISAPPEARED WHEN I CHANGED LANES. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN 3 TIMES NOW AND TOYOTA CAN'T REPLICATE SO THEY SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX IT. PLEASE HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Mfg Campaign: 11297888
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
Corrective Action:
2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
Additional Notes:
2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11290515
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Potential Consequences:
2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
Corrective Action:
2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
Additional Notes:
2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. CONSUMER STATES THAT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK DURING COLLISION. *LD *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11290515
Recall Date: Dec 30, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED PROBABLY HALF A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. WHILE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, IT'S VERY SCARY, AS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON A RURAL ROAD UNTIL THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. ON THE TUNDRAS.COM OWNERS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Corrective Action:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED PROBABLY HALF A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. WHILE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, IT'S VERY SCARY, AS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON A RURAL ROAD UNTIL THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. ON THE TUNDRAS.COM OWNERS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Additional Notes:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED PROBABLY HALF A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. WHILE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, IT'S VERY SCARY, AS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON A RURAL ROAD UNTIL THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. ON THE TUNDRAS.COM OWNERS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Mfg Campaign: 11290778
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED PROBABLY HALF A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. WHILE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, IT'S VERY SCARY, AS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON A RURAL ROAD UNTIL THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. ON THE TUNDRAS.COM OWNERS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Corrective Action:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED PROBABLY HALF A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. WHILE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, IT'S VERY SCARY, AS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON A RURAL ROAD UNTIL THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. ON THE TUNDRAS.COM OWNERS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Additional Notes:
ON MY 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA 1794 EDITION, WITH HEADLIGHTS IN "AUTO" POSITION, WHEN I USE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS ALL OCCASIONALLY TURN OFF. ONCE TURN SIGNAL SHUTS OFF, LIGHTS COME BACK ON . IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS AT NIGHT WHEN IT'S COLD OUT. IT HAS NOW HAPPENED PROBABLY HALF A DOZEN TIMES IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS. WHILE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, IT'S VERY SCARY, AS I'M DRIVING BLIND ON A RURAL ROAD UNTIL THE LIGHT COME BACK ON. ON THE TUNDRAS.COM OWNERS WEBSITE, THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. HELP! BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Mfg Campaign: 11290778
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SET TO AUTO AND I SIGNAL A LEFT TURN AND TURN TO THE LEFT, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SWITCH TO "DAY MODE". THE ISSUE SEEMS INTERMITTENT. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR IN COOLER TEMPS (<50F).
Corrective Action:
IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SET TO AUTO AND I SIGNAL A LEFT TURN AND TURN TO THE LEFT, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SWITCH TO "DAY MODE". THE ISSUE SEEMS INTERMITTENT. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR IN COOLER TEMPS (<50F).
Additional Notes:
IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE SET TO AUTO AND I SIGNAL A LEFT TURN AND TURN TO THE LEFT, THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SWITCH TO "DAY MODE". THE ISSUE SEEMS INTERMITTENT. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR IN COOLER TEMPS (<50F).
Mfg Campaign: 11279752
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SEEMS TO OCCUR IN 2015-2017 TOYOTA TUNDRAS (1794 & PLATINUM EDITIONS). SEE THREAD. HTTPS://WWW.TUNDRAS.COM/THREADS/AUTO-HEADLIGHTS-SHUT-OFF-WITH-TURN-SIGNAL.22968/PAGE-3
Corrective Action:
ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SEEMS TO OCCUR IN 2015-2017 TOYOTA TUNDRAS (1794 & PLATINUM EDITIONS). SEE THREAD. HTTPS://WWW.TUNDRAS.COM/THREADS/AUTO-HEADLIGHTS-SHUT-OFF-WITH-TURN-SIGNAL.22968/PAGE-3
Additional Notes:
ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SEEMS TO OCCUR IN 2015-2017 TOYOTA TUNDRAS (1794 & PLATINUM EDITIONS). SEE THREAD. HTTPS://WWW.TUNDRAS.COM/THREADS/AUTO-HEADLIGHTS-SHUT-OFF-WITH-TURN-SIGNAL.22968/PAGE-3
Mfg Campaign: 11279221
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SEEMS TO OCCUR IN 2015-2017 TOYOTA TUNDRAS (1794 & PLATINUM EDITIONS). SEE THREAD. HTTPS://WWW.TUNDRAS.COM/THREADS/AUTO-HEADLIGHTS-SHUT-OFF-WITH-TURN-SIGNAL.22968/PAGE-3
Corrective Action:
ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SEEMS TO OCCUR IN 2015-2017 TOYOTA TUNDRAS (1794 & PLATINUM EDITIONS). SEE THREAD. HTTPS://WWW.TUNDRAS.COM/THREADS/AUTO-HEADLIGHTS-SHUT-OFF-WITH-TURN-SIGNAL.22968/PAGE-3
Additional Notes:
ALL LIGHTS (HEADLAMPS AND TAIL LAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL) TURN OFF WHEN USING TURN SIGNAL. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN CHANGING LANES AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. SEEMS TO OCCUR IN 2015-2017 TOYOTA TUNDRAS (1794 & PLATINUM EDITIONS). SEE THREAD. HTTPS://WWW.TUNDRAS.COM/THREADS/AUTO-HEADLIGHTS-SHUT-OFF-WITH-TURN-SIGNAL.22968/PAGE-3
Mfg Campaign: 11279221
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL, ALL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH MOMENATARILY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTEN AND HAPPENS AT RANDOM, BUT NOT CONSTANT. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED WAS EARLY MORNING BEFORE SUN RISE I WAS IN A TURNING LANE AT A RED LIGHT STOPPED, ENGAGED LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND ALL LIGHTS WENT DARK. THE NEXT TIME I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE AND ENGAGED TURN SIGNAL IN TRAFFIC ALL LIGHTS WENT DARK. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FORUMS TO FIND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURENCE WITH TUNDRA PLATINUM AND 1794 MODELS. MY VEHICLE HAS NO MODIFICATIONS AND ALL LIGHTING IS FACTORY INSTALLED.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL, ALL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH MOMENATARILY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTEN AND HAPPENS AT RANDOM, BUT NOT CONSTANT. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED WAS EARLY MORNING BEFORE SUN RISE I WAS IN A TURNING LANE AT A RED LIGHT STOPPED, ENGAGED LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND ALL LIGHTS WENT DARK. THE NEXT TIME I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE AND ENGAGED TURN SIGNAL IN TRAFFIC ALL LIGHTS WENT DARK. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FORUMS TO FIND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURENCE WITH TUNDRA PLATINUM AND 1794 MODELS. MY VEHICLE HAS NO MODIFICATIONS AND ALL LIGHTING IS FACTORY INSTALLED.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL, ALL LIGHTS EXTINGUISH MOMENATARILY. THIS IS AN INTERMITTEN AND HAPPENS AT RANDOM, BUT NOT CONSTANT. THE FIRST TIME I NOTICED WAS EARLY MORNING BEFORE SUN RISE I WAS IN A TURNING LANE AT A RED LIGHT STOPPED, ENGAGED LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND ALL LIGHTS WENT DARK. THE NEXT TIME I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MERGE AND ENGAGED TURN SIGNAL IN TRAFFIC ALL LIGHTS WENT DARK. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FORUMS TO FIND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURENCE WITH TUNDRA PLATINUM AND 1794 MODELS. MY VEHICLE HAS NO MODIFICATIONS AND ALL LIGHTING IS FACTORY INSTALLED.
Mfg Campaign: 11279237
Recall Date: Nov 10, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE BUMPER DETACHED WHEN A FRIEND STEPPED ON THE BUMPER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V051000 (STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT DROVE TO AUTONATION TOYOTA SOUTH AUSTIN (4800 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78745, 512 518-6900) AND WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BUMPER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SIDED WITH THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY FELT THE RECALL SHOULD STILL BE REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO SAN MARCOS TOYOTA (5101 I-35, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666, 512-392-1999) WHERE THEY POINTED OUT DAMAGE TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO REFUSED TO SERVICE THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BACK AND FILED A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE REFUSAL OF SERVICE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO UNIVERSAL TOYOTA (12102 I-35, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78233, 726-444-6959) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE BUMPER DETACHED WHEN A FRIEND STEPPED ON THE BUMPER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V051000 (STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT DROVE TO AUTONATION TOYOTA SOUTH AUSTIN (4800 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78745, 512 518-6900) AND WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BUMPER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SIDED WITH THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY FELT THE RECALL SHOULD STILL BE REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO SAN MARCOS TOYOTA (5101 I-35, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666, 512-392-1999) WHERE THEY POINTED OUT DAMAGE TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO REFUSED TO SERVICE THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BACK AND FILED A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE REFUSAL OF SERVICE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO UNIVERSAL TOYOTA (12102 I-35, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78233, 726-444-6959) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE, THE BUMPER DETACHED WHEN A FRIEND STEPPED ON THE BUMPER. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V051000 (STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT DROVE TO AUTONATION TOYOTA SOUTH AUSTIN (4800 S IH 35 FRONTAGE RD, AUSTIN, TX 78745, 512 518-6900) AND WAS INFORMED THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN A CRASH, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE BUMPER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SIDED WITH THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THEY FELT THE RECALL SHOULD STILL BE REMEDIED. THE MANUFACTURER REFERRED THE CONTACT TO SAN MARCOS TOYOTA (5101 I-35, SAN MARCOS, TX 78666, 512-392-1999) WHERE THEY POINTED OUT DAMAGE TO THE SIDE AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND ALSO REFUSED TO SERVICE THE RECALL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BACK AND FILED A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE REFUSAL OF SERVICE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO UNIVERSAL TOYOTA (12102 I-35, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78233, 726-444-6959) WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
Mfg Campaign: 11254522
Recall Date: Sep 10, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLIGHTLY LEFT INTO A CURVE OR RIGHT INTO A CURVE.
Corrective Action:
REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLIGHTLY LEFT INTO A CURVE OR RIGHT INTO A CURVE.
Additional Notes:
REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLIGHTLY LEFT INTO A CURVE OR RIGHT INTO A CURVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11242929
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLIGHTLY LEFT INTO A CURVE OR RIGHT INTO A CURVE.
Corrective Action:
REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLIGHTLY LEFT INTO A CURVE OR RIGHT INTO A CURVE.
Additional Notes:
REAR WHEEL OR AXLE BEARINGS MAKE A NOTICEABLE LOUD HUMMING SOUND WHEN DRIVING AT ROAD SPEED LIMIT, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOVING SLIGHTLY LEFT INTO A CURVE OR RIGHT INTO A CURVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11242929
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLETELY WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE TRUCK OF "TRAILER WIRING TYPE, OR CONNECTION FAULT". TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON RESETS THE CONTROLLER AND "FIXES" THE PROBLEM UNTIL ANOTHER FEW BRAKING CYCLES, THEN REPEATS.
Corrective Action:
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLETELY WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE TRUCK OF "TRAILER WIRING TYPE, OR CONNECTION FAULT". TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON RESETS THE CONTROLLER AND "FIXES" THE PROBLEM UNTIL ANOTHER FEW BRAKING CYCLES, THEN REPEATS.
Additional Notes:
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLETELY WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE TRUCK OF "TRAILER WIRING TYPE, OR CONNECTION FAULT". TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON RESETS THE CONTROLLER AND "FIXES" THE PROBLEM UNTIL ANOTHER FEW BRAKING CYCLES, THEN REPEATS.
Mfg Campaign: 11230497
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLETELY WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE TRUCK OF "TRAILER WIRING TYPE, OR CONNECTION FAULT". TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON RESETS THE CONTROLLER AND "FIXES" THE PROBLEM UNTIL ANOTHER FEW BRAKING CYCLES, THEN REPEATS.
Corrective Action:
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLETELY WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE TRUCK OF "TRAILER WIRING TYPE, OR CONNECTION FAULT". TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON RESETS THE CONTROLLER AND "FIXES" THE PROBLEM UNTIL ANOTHER FEW BRAKING CYCLES, THEN REPEATS.
Additional Notes:
INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER INTERMITENT FAILURE. TRAILER BRAKES WORK FOR A FEW BRAKING CYCLES THEN FAIL COMPLETELY WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE ON THE TRUCK OF "TRAILER WIRING TYPE, OR CONNECTION FAULT". TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND ON RESETS THE CONTROLLER AND "FIXES" THE PROBLEM UNTIL ANOTHER FEW BRAKING CYCLES, THEN REPEATS.
Mfg Campaign: 11230497
Recall Date: Jul 9, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH TOYOTA OF MILFORD (1367 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963, (877) 458-0609) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE RUST, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH EVEN MORE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH TOYOTA OF MILFORD (1367 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963, (877) 458-0609) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE RUST, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH EVEN MORE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH TOYOTA OF MILFORD (1367 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963, (877) 458-0609) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE RUST, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH EVEN MORE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11203198
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH TOYOTA OF MILFORD (1367 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963, (877) 458-0609) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE RUST, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH EVEN MORE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH TOYOTA OF MILFORD (1367 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963, (877) 458-0609) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE RUST, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH EVEN MORE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TOYOTA TUNDRA. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE FRAME OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH TOYOTA OF MILFORD (1367 BAY RD, MILFORD, DE 19963, (877) 458-0609) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO MOISTURE ENTERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CLEANED THE RUST, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH EVEN MORE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11203198
Recall Date: Apr 23, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
AT ONLY 77,000 MILES THE AXLE BEARINGS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE SINCE SEALED BEARINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PARTS MANAGER SAYS THESE BEARINGS FAIL FREQUENTLY ON THE TUNDRAS.
Corrective Action:
AT ONLY 77,000 MILES THE AXLE BEARINGS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE SINCE SEALED BEARINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PARTS MANAGER SAYS THESE BEARINGS FAIL FREQUENTLY ON THE TUNDRAS.
Additional Notes:
AT ONLY 77,000 MILES THE AXLE BEARINGS HAVE FAILED. THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE SINCE SEALED BEARINGS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST THE LIFETIME OF THE VEHICLE. THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP PARTS MANAGER SAYS THESE BEARINGS FAIL FREQUENTLY ON THE TUNDRAS.
Mfg Campaign: 11202672
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2019
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