TOYOTA TUNDRA 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

102
Complaints
21
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

102 Complaints 21 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

21 Recalls

These 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
NHTSA Campaign: 21E103000 SAFETY RECALL
151 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2021
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:
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 17, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 21TH01.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 21TH01
Notice Date: Feb 17, 2022
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 21V920000 SAFETY RECALL
22.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2021
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:
An oil leak may cause a sudden loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the power steering gear assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 21TB10 and 21TA10.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 21TB10 / 21TA10
Notice Date: Jan 21, 2022
Recall Date: Nov 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 18V123000 SAFETY RECALL
8.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2018
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."

Potential Risk:
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: J0I
Notice Date: Mar 19, 2018
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 17V831000 SAFETY RECALL
649 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:
An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: Toyota H0Z Lexus HLF
Notice Date: Jan 23, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2017
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 17V311000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 11, 2017
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:
Lugnuts that crack and detach may cause the wheels to separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install new replacement lugnuts, free of charge. The recall began June 23, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17A.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: SET17A
Notice Date: Jun 23, 2017
Recall Date: May 11, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 17V051000 SAFETY RECALL
72.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2017
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:
If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.
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.

Action Required: Contact your local TOYOTA dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: H0C
Notice Date: Apr 21, 2017
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2017

Consumer Complaints

102 Complaints
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11299242 Other
Jan 14, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

DASHBOARD GAUGES DO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING THE DAY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. BECAUSE OF THIS, IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT (OR IMPOSSIBLE) TO READ THE GAUGES WHILE DRIVING IN SHADY AREAS, ESPECIALLY WHILE WEARING SUNGLASSES.

Corrective Action:

DASHBOARD GAUGES DO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING THE DAY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. BECAUSE OF THIS, IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT (OR IMPOSSIBLE) TO READ THE GAUGES WHILE DRIVING IN SHADY AREAS, ESPECIALLY WHILE WEARING SUNGLASSES.

Additional Notes:

DASHBOARD GAUGES DO NOT ILLUMINATE DURING THE DAY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE OFF. BECAUSE OF THIS, IT CAN BE VERY DIFFICULT (OR IMPOSSIBLE) TO READ THE GAUGES WHILE DRIVING IN SHADY AREAS, ESPECIALLY WHILE WEARING SUNGLASSES.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11299242
Notice Date: Jan 14, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11297533 Other
Jan 7, 2020
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TRAVELING AT 65MPH - 70MPH 12/26/19 2PM PST HIGHWAY 5 NORTHBOUND GILMAN DR CA SLIGHT UPHILL GRADE, PUSHED WIPER CONTROL UP TO MIST POSITION, TRANS DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST OR 2ND INSTANTLY ENGINE REDLINED AND EXTREME DRIVING MEASURES WERE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE CONTROL UNTIL TRANS SHIFTED UP RELEASING POWER TRAIN TO ROLE NORMALLY, NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS AROUND AT THAT MOMENT, VEHICLE WENT FROM 65MPH + TO 30MPH IN SECONDS, WAS ABLE TO RECREATE AT A LOWER SPEED WITH SAME RESULTS, DROVE DIRECTLY TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER IN CARLSBAD CA WITHOUT TOUCHING ANY OTHER CONTROLS, SERVICE CENTER LEFT VOICE MESSAGE NEXT DAY THAT THEY HAD REPLICATED FAILURE AND WERE REPLACING TRANS, SENDING REMOVED TRANS TO TOYOTA CORP FOR TESTING AND RESEARCH, SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME I NEEDED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CORP I ORDERED TO HAVE A COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN EVALUATION AND A ROOT CAUSE REPORT, HAVE VOICEMAILS AND EMAILS TO DOCUMENT

Corrective Action:

TRAVELING AT 65MPH - 70MPH 12/26/19 2PM PST HIGHWAY 5 NORTHBOUND GILMAN DR CA SLIGHT UPHILL GRADE, PUSHED WIPER CONTROL UP TO MIST POSITION, TRANS DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST OR 2ND INSTANTLY ENGINE REDLINED AND EXTREME DRIVING MEASURES WERE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE CONTROL UNTIL TRANS SHIFTED UP RELEASING POWER TRAIN TO ROLE NORMALLY, NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS AROUND AT THAT MOMENT, VEHICLE WENT FROM 65MPH + TO 30MPH IN SECONDS, WAS ABLE TO RECREATE AT A LOWER SPEED WITH SAME RESULTS, DROVE DIRECTLY TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER IN CARLSBAD CA WITHOUT TOUCHING ANY OTHER CONTROLS, SERVICE CENTER LEFT VOICE MESSAGE NEXT DAY THAT THEY HAD REPLICATED FAILURE AND WERE REPLACING TRANS, SENDING REMOVED TRANS TO TOYOTA CORP FOR TESTING AND RESEARCH, SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME I NEEDED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CORP I ORDERED TO HAVE A COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN EVALUATION AND A ROOT CAUSE REPORT, HAVE VOICEMAILS AND EMAILS TO DOCUMENT

Additional Notes:

TRAVELING AT 65MPH - 70MPH 12/26/19 2PM PST HIGHWAY 5 NORTHBOUND GILMAN DR CA SLIGHT UPHILL GRADE, PUSHED WIPER CONTROL UP TO MIST POSITION, TRANS DOWNSHIFTED TO 1ST OR 2ND INSTANTLY ENGINE REDLINED AND EXTREME DRIVING MEASURES WERE TAKEN TO MAINTAIN VEHICLE CONTROL UNTIL TRANS SHIFTED UP RELEASING POWER TRAIN TO ROLE NORMALLY, NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED AS NO OTHER TRAFFIC WAS AROUND AT THAT MOMENT, VEHICLE WENT FROM 65MPH + TO 30MPH IN SECONDS, WAS ABLE TO RECREATE AT A LOWER SPEED WITH SAME RESULTS, DROVE DIRECTLY TO TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER IN CARLSBAD CA WITHOUT TOUCHING ANY OTHER CONTROLS, SERVICE CENTER LEFT VOICE MESSAGE NEXT DAY THAT THEY HAD REPLICATED FAILURE AND WERE REPLACING TRANS, SENDING REMOVED TRANS TO TOYOTA CORP FOR TESTING AND RESEARCH, SERVICE CENTER INFORMED ME I NEEDED TO COMMUNICATE WITH CORP I ORDERED TO HAVE A COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN EVALUATION AND A ROOT CAUSE REPORT, HAVE VOICEMAILS AND EMAILS TO DOCUMENT

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11297533
Notice Date: Jan 7, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11296798 Other
Jan 3, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.

Corrective Action:

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.

Additional Notes:

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11296798
Notice Date: Jan 3, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11296798 Other
Jan 3, 2020
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.

Corrective Action:

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.

Additional Notes:

HEADLIGHTS FLASH OR TURN OFF WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNALS. DASH LIGHTS ALSO DIM. SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL. HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. IF I TURN THE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION THEN BACK THEY HAVE TURNED BACK ON.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11296798
Notice Date: Jan 3, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11296817 Other
Jan 3, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.

Corrective Action:

WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.

Additional Notes:

WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11296817
Notice Date: Jan 3, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11296817 Other
Jan 3, 2020
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.

Corrective Action:

WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.

Additional Notes:

WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS PLACED ON AUTO AND IT IS CLEARLY DARK OUTSIDE THE HEADLIGHTS WILL INTERMITTENTLY TURN OFF WHEN PUTTING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL INTO PLACE. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE SIGNAL STALK IS BACK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE IN MOTION, STATIONARY, AND AT DIFFERENT OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED THIS OCCURS MORE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS IN THE 40'S.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11296817
Notice Date: Jan 3, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11286304 Other
Dec 2, 2019
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

WHEN DRIVING AROUND AT NIGHT AND USE THE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS AND RADIO LIGHTS WILL DIM, AS IF IT IS DAY TIME. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS IN THE MORNINGS WHEN IT'S COLD OUT.

Corrective Action:

WHEN DRIVING AROUND AT NIGHT AND USE THE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS AND RADIO LIGHTS WILL DIM, AS IF IT IS DAY TIME. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS IN THE MORNINGS WHEN IT'S COLD OUT.

Additional Notes:

WHEN DRIVING AROUND AT NIGHT AND USE THE TURN SIGNAL, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS AND RADIO LIGHTS WILL DIM, AS IF IT IS DAY TIME. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS IN THE MORNINGS WHEN IT'S COLD OUT.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11286304
Notice Date: Dec 2, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11186951 Other
Mar 14, 2019
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11186951
Notice Date: Mar 14, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11186951 Other
Mar 14, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11186951
Notice Date: Mar 14, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11186951 Other
Mar 14, 2019
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Corrective Action:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Additional Notes:

WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SELECTED TO 'AUTO' AND WHEN ENGAGING THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT DURNING NIGHT DRIVING, ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD GO BLACK UNTIL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE ON THE POSITION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN LOCAL TOYOTA DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. INITIALLY, THIS DEALERSHIP THOUGHT IT WAS THE LIGHT SENSOR LOCATED ON THE DASH OF THE TRUCK AND REPLACED IT USING A WARRANTY CLAIM. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY (NEXT DAY), THE VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME INITIAL FAILURE OVER 3 TIMES IN AN HOUR. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THAT SAME TOYOTA DEALERSHIP BUT UPON ARRIVAL I WAS MET WITH RESISTANCE DUE TO A PREVIOUS WARRANTY CLAIM FOR THE SAME ISSUE. THEY ADVISED ME IF I WANTED THE SWITCH REPLACED, IT WOULD BE TOTALLY AT MY EXPENSE. I LEFT THAT DEALERSHIP AND PROCEEDED TO ANOTHER TOYOTA DEALERSHIP WHO REPLACED THE SWITCH AT MY EXPENSE. THE REPLACING OF THE SWITCH HAS SOLVED THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING DURING THE NIGHT. I'VE READ ON SEVERAL TRUCK FORUMS THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY TOYOTA BUT THEY HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGED IT. LUCKILY, I CAN AFFORD TO REPLACE MY SWITCH TO ENSURE MY FAMILY IS SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SUBMISSION HERE IS FOR THOSE THAT CAN'T AFFORD THE REPLACEMENTS AND NEED TOYOTA TO ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS SERIOUS BUT INEXPENSIVE ISSUE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11186951
Notice Date: Mar 14, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11181046 Other
Feb 19, 2019
Defect Description:

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALKER TOYOTA (8457 SPRINGBORO PIKE, MIAMISBURG, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL HOSE HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY RODENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALKER TOYOTA (8457 SPRINGBORO PIKE, MIAMISBURG, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL HOSE HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY RODENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. AFTER THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WALKER TOYOTA (8457 SPRINGBORO PIKE, MIAMISBURG, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL HOSE HAD BEEN DAMAGED BY RODENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11181046
Notice Date: Feb 19, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11164645 Other
Jan 2, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

UNBURNT FUEL IS ENTERING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND COMBUSTING WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTORS. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. TOOK THE TRUCK TO DICK HANNAH TOYOTA IN LONGVEIW WA. THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS. THE TALKED TO THE FACTORY BUT NOBODY HAS A SOLUTION. THE DEALER TRIED A SIMILAR TRUCK AND GOT THE SAME RESULTS. THEY TALKED TO THE TOYOTA FIELD REP. AND HE STATED HE COULD MAKE THIS HAPPEN TO HIS TUNDRA WHEN EVER HE WANTED? THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE INCRUISE CONTROL ALSO.

Corrective Action:

UNBURNT FUEL IS ENTERING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND COMBUSTING WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTORS. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. TOOK THE TRUCK TO DICK HANNAH TOYOTA IN LONGVEIW WA. THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS. THE TALKED TO THE FACTORY BUT NOBODY HAS A SOLUTION. THE DEALER TRIED A SIMILAR TRUCK AND GOT THE SAME RESULTS. THEY TALKED TO THE TOYOTA FIELD REP. AND HE STATED HE COULD MAKE THIS HAPPEN TO HIS TUNDRA WHEN EVER HE WANTED? THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE INCRUISE CONTROL ALSO.

Additional Notes:

UNBURNT FUEL IS ENTERING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND COMBUSTING WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE CATALYTIC CONVERTORS. THIS HAPPENS ALMOST EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FROM THE DAY WE BOUGHT IT. TOOK THE TRUCK TO DICK HANNAH TOYOTA IN LONGVEIW WA. THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS. THE TALKED TO THE FACTORY BUT NOBODY HAS A SOLUTION. THE DEALER TRIED A SIMILAR TRUCK AND GOT THE SAME RESULTS. THEY TALKED TO THE TOYOTA FIELD REP. AND HE STATED HE COULD MAKE THIS HAPPEN TO HIS TUNDRA WHEN EVER HE WANTED? THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE INCRUISE CONTROL ALSO.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11164645
Notice Date: Jan 2, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 2, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11162335 Other
Dec 18, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE BY EATING THE SOY-BASED WIRES. THE DEALER (MODESTO TOYOTA, 4513 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 529-2933) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE BY EATING THE SOY-BASED WIRES. THE DEALER (MODESTO TOYOTA, 4513 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 529-2933) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS DAMAGED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE BY EATING THE SOY-BASED WIRES. THE DEALER (MODESTO TOYOTA, 4513 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356, (209) 529-2933) DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING AND THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH WAS AN EXTENSIVE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY OR RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11162335
Notice Date: Dec 18, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11149499 Other
Nov 5, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TOYOTA 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT TOWER SEAL IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH LEADS TO ENGINE OIL LEAKING ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRE/FLASH HAZARD. MORE DETAILS (INCLUDING PHOTOS) COULD BE FOUND IN THE RECALL PETITION AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/TOYOTA-MOTOR-COMPANY-GET-TOYOTA-TO-RECALL-CAM-SHAFT-TOWER-LEAKAGE-PROBLEM-ON-5-7L-V8-3UR-FE-ENGINE?SOURCE_LOCATION=TOPIC_PAGE

Corrective Action:

TOYOTA 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT TOWER SEAL IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH LEADS TO ENGINE OIL LEAKING ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRE/FLASH HAZARD. MORE DETAILS (INCLUDING PHOTOS) COULD BE FOUND IN THE RECALL PETITION AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/TOYOTA-MOTOR-COMPANY-GET-TOYOTA-TO-RECALL-CAM-SHAFT-TOWER-LEAKAGE-PROBLEM-ON-5-7L-V8-3UR-FE-ENGINE?SOURCE_LOCATION=TOPIC_PAGE

Additional Notes:

TOYOTA 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT TOWER SEAL IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH LEADS TO ENGINE OIL LEAKING ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRE/FLASH HAZARD. MORE DETAILS (INCLUDING PHOTOS) COULD BE FOUND IN THE RECALL PETITION AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/TOYOTA-MOTOR-COMPANY-GET-TOYOTA-TO-RECALL-CAM-SHAFT-TOWER-LEAKAGE-PROBLEM-ON-5-7L-V8-3UR-FE-ENGINE?SOURCE_LOCATION=TOPIC_PAGE

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11149499
Notice Date: Nov 5, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11149499 Other
Nov 5, 2018
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

TOYOTA 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT TOWER SEAL IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH LEADS TO ENGINE OIL LEAKING ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRE/FLASH HAZARD. MORE DETAILS (INCLUDING PHOTOS) COULD BE FOUND IN THE RECALL PETITION AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/TOYOTA-MOTOR-COMPANY-GET-TOYOTA-TO-RECALL-CAM-SHAFT-TOWER-LEAKAGE-PROBLEM-ON-5-7L-V8-3UR-FE-ENGINE?SOURCE_LOCATION=TOPIC_PAGE

Corrective Action:

TOYOTA 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT TOWER SEAL IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH LEADS TO ENGINE OIL LEAKING ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRE/FLASH HAZARD. MORE DETAILS (INCLUDING PHOTOS) COULD BE FOUND IN THE RECALL PETITION AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/TOYOTA-MOTOR-COMPANY-GET-TOYOTA-TO-RECALL-CAM-SHAFT-TOWER-LEAKAGE-PROBLEM-ON-5-7L-V8-3UR-FE-ENGINE?SOURCE_LOCATION=TOPIC_PAGE

Additional Notes:

TOYOTA 3UR-FE 5.7L V8 ENGINE CAMSHAFT TOWER SEAL IS PRONE TO PREMATURE FAILURE, WHICH LEADS TO ENGINE OIL LEAKING ON THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL FIRE/FLASH HAZARD. MORE DETAILS (INCLUDING PHOTOS) COULD BE FOUND IN THE RECALL PETITION AT: HTTPS://WWW.CHANGE.ORG/P/TOYOTA-MOTOR-COMPANY-GET-TOYOTA-TO-RECALL-CAM-SHAFT-TOWER-LEAKAGE-PROBLEM-ON-5-7L-V8-3UR-FE-ENGINE?SOURCE_LOCATION=TOPIC_PAGE

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11149499
Notice Date: Nov 5, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 5, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11128554 Other
Sep 10, 2018
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERT OGDEN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 8721 W EXPY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552, (956) 622-4384), BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO SPARTAN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 5701 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE, LANSING, MI 48911, (517) 394-6000), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 1808292570. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERT OGDEN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 8721 W EXPY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552, (956) 622-4384), BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO SPARTAN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 5701 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE, LANSING, MI 48911, (517) 394-6000), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 1808292570. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 TOYOTA TUNDRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHEN THE WIPER SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURES RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERT OGDEN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 8721 W EXPY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552, (956) 622-4384), BUT THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO TAKEN TO SPARTAN TOYOTA (LOCATED AT 5701 S PENNSYLVANIA AVE, LANSING, MI 48911, (517) 394-6000), BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 1808292570. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11128554
Notice Date: Sep 10, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 10, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11122230 Other
Aug 24, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

IBC IS A COMPLETELY TERRIBLE PART IN THE TRUCK. 3 TIMES PULLING A TRAILER AND THEN THE BRAKES COMPLETELY GIVE OUT. TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND OF COURSE NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. TOOK THE TRAILER TO A RV PLACE AND NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. AFTER ALL THE THREADS AND EVERYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE TOW BRAKES NOT WORKING TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO OWN UP TO A PROBLEM. IT IS UNSAFE AND SOMEONE WILL GET HURT. HOW IS THIS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AND WHY IS THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED? WHY HAVE A TOW PACKAGE AND NOT BE ABLE TO TOW. TAKE OWNERSHIP AND FIX THE BRAKES!!

Corrective Action:

IBC IS A COMPLETELY TERRIBLE PART IN THE TRUCK. 3 TIMES PULLING A TRAILER AND THEN THE BRAKES COMPLETELY GIVE OUT. TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND OF COURSE NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. TOOK THE TRAILER TO A RV PLACE AND NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. AFTER ALL THE THREADS AND EVERYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE TOW BRAKES NOT WORKING TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO OWN UP TO A PROBLEM. IT IS UNSAFE AND SOMEONE WILL GET HURT. HOW IS THIS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AND WHY IS THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED? WHY HAVE A TOW PACKAGE AND NOT BE ABLE TO TOW. TAKE OWNERSHIP AND FIX THE BRAKES!!

Additional Notes:

IBC IS A COMPLETELY TERRIBLE PART IN THE TRUCK. 3 TIMES PULLING A TRAILER AND THEN THE BRAKES COMPLETELY GIVE OUT. TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND OF COURSE NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT. TOOK THE TRAILER TO A RV PLACE AND NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT. AFTER ALL THE THREADS AND EVERYONE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE TOW BRAKES NOT WORKING TOYOTA IS REFUSING TO OWN UP TO A PROBLEM. IT IS UNSAFE AND SOMEONE WILL GET HURT. HOW IS THIS NOT BEING ADDRESSED AND WHY IS THE PROBLEM NOT FIXED? WHY HAVE A TOW PACKAGE AND NOT BE ABLE TO TOW. TAKE OWNERSHIP AND FIX THE BRAKES!!

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11122230
Notice Date: Aug 24, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11113858 Other
Jul 26, 2018
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY DARK AND HARD TO READ DURING THE DAY. ESPECIALLY ON CLOUDY DAYS OR WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. AS A RESULT, READING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TAKES SIGNIFICANT EFFORT, WHICH MEANS MORE TIME OF EYES NOT ON THE ROAD AND IT MAKES CONTROLLING SPEED HARD. ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING DOES NOT COME ON UNLESS THE HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON. WITH LIGHT SWITCH SET TO "AUTO", HEAD & TAILLIGHTS AND THUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL BE OFF DURING THE DAY. WITH THE LIGHT SWITCH SET TO ON, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL BE ON, BUT THE MAXIMUM OUTPUT IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE EASILY VISIBLE IN DAYTIME DRIVING. LIKE MOST VEHICLES IN TEXAS, MY TRUCK CAME WITH LEGAL AND MODEST SIDE WINDOW TINTING FROM THE DEALER. THIS REDUCES LIGHT FALLING ONTO THE MOSTLY BLACK INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REFLECTING OF THE THIN WHITE LETTERING. HENCE, IT TAKES EFFORT TO READ. THE PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES (A MUST DURING SUMMER IN TEXAS) OR WHEN DRIVING ON CLOUDY DAYS.

Corrective Action:

THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY DARK AND HARD TO READ DURING THE DAY. ESPECIALLY ON CLOUDY DAYS OR WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. AS A RESULT, READING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TAKES SIGNIFICANT EFFORT, WHICH MEANS MORE TIME OF EYES NOT ON THE ROAD AND IT MAKES CONTROLLING SPEED HARD. ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING DOES NOT COME ON UNLESS THE HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON. WITH LIGHT SWITCH SET TO "AUTO", HEAD & TAILLIGHTS AND THUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL BE OFF DURING THE DAY. WITH THE LIGHT SWITCH SET TO ON, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL BE ON, BUT THE MAXIMUM OUTPUT IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE EASILY VISIBLE IN DAYTIME DRIVING. LIKE MOST VEHICLES IN TEXAS, MY TRUCK CAME WITH LEGAL AND MODEST SIDE WINDOW TINTING FROM THE DEALER. THIS REDUCES LIGHT FALLING ONTO THE MOSTLY BLACK INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REFLECTING OF THE THIN WHITE LETTERING. HENCE, IT TAKES EFFORT TO READ. THE PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES (A MUST DURING SUMMER IN TEXAS) OR WHEN DRIVING ON CLOUDY DAYS.

Additional Notes:

THE VEHICLE'S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS VERY DARK AND HARD TO READ DURING THE DAY. ESPECIALLY ON CLOUDY DAYS OR WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES. AS A RESULT, READING THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TAKES SIGNIFICANT EFFORT, WHICH MEANS MORE TIME OF EYES NOT ON THE ROAD AND IT MAKES CONTROLLING SPEED HARD. ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTING DOES NOT COME ON UNLESS THE HEAD AND TAIL LIGHTS ARE ON. WITH LIGHT SWITCH SET TO "AUTO", HEAD & TAILLIGHTS AND THUS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL BE OFF DURING THE DAY. WITH THE LIGHT SWITCH SET TO ON, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS WILL BE ON, BUT THE MAXIMUM OUTPUT IS NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO BE EASILY VISIBLE IN DAYTIME DRIVING. LIKE MOST VEHICLES IN TEXAS, MY TRUCK CAME WITH LEGAL AND MODEST SIDE WINDOW TINTING FROM THE DEALER. THIS REDUCES LIGHT FALLING ONTO THE MOSTLY BLACK INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND REFLECTING OF THE THIN WHITE LETTERING. HENCE, IT TAKES EFFORT TO READ. THE PROBLEM IS EXACERBATED WHEN WEARING SUNGLASSES (A MUST DURING SUMMER IN TEXAS) OR WHEN DRIVING ON CLOUDY DAYS.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11113858
Notice Date: Jul 26, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 26, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11105259 Other
Jul 3, 2018
Defect Description:

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Consequences:

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON SR5 OPTION ARE AMBER IN COLOR AND NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT AS PARKING LIGHTS UNDER CO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. TOYOTA IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT OPTIONS

Corrective Action:

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON SR5 OPTION ARE AMBER IN COLOR AND NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT AS PARKING LIGHTS UNDER CO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. TOYOTA IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT OPTIONS

Additional Notes:

DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS ON SR5 OPTION ARE AMBER IN COLOR AND NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT AS PARKING LIGHTS UNDER CO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS. TOYOTA IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAS NOT STANDARDIZED HEADLIGHT OPTIONS

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11105259
Notice Date: Jul 3, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 3, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11090487 Other
Apr 27, 2018
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN

Potential Consequences:

I BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUNDRA DLB CAB BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD TO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING AND THEN UP- SHIFTING ON SLIGHT INCLINES, NOT ENGAGING WHEN PUT IN DRIVE THEN SLAMMING INTO GEAR . 1RST TIME THEY CHECKED FLUID AND SAID ALL OK ,2ND TIME CHECKED FLUID AGAIN AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE WARMED UP BEFORE DRIVING , 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY DID A FACTORY RESET ON TRANSMISSION SAYING SOMEHOW OUT OF SYNC / CHECK FLUID = THIS MADE IT DO IT AT DIFFERENT SPEED . NOW IF STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHILE TRUCK STILL IN DRIVE IT ROLLS BACKWARDS WHILE IN GEAR UNTIL IT CATCHES AND THIS CAUSES ENGINE STALL !!! I CALLED AND ASKED TOYOTA TO START TECH SUPPORT , AFTER RECEIVING A CALL BACK I WAS TOLD TECH'S WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT INCLINE AND THEY WANTED TRUCK OVERNIGHT . SO , NOT ONLY DID I TAKE PICTURES OF THE INCLINE I ALSO FILMED TRUCK ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVE AND STALLING , I TOOK BACK FOR 4TH TIME SHOWED AND UPLOADED PICTURES AND VIDEO TO SHOP FOREMAN'S COMPUTER ( HE AND ANOTHER MECHANIC LOOKED SHOCKED ) THEY KEPT OVERNIGHT AND NEXT DAY . THEN I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE , THEY COMPARED TO SAME TRUCK ( SALESMAN TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE ONE ) AND THAT TRUCK DID SAME THING ( TRYING TO SAY IT WAS OK BECAUSE IT DID IT TOO) AND THEN BEING TOLD AT PRESENT TIME THEY CANNOT FIX AND OR INSTALL NEW PARTS / TRANSMISSION !!!!!! THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO SERIOUSLY HURT , INJURE OR KILL SOMEONE !! AS I TOLD THEM I HAVE HAD THREE OTHER TOYOTA'S , A CHEVY , FORD AND GRAND MARQUIS AND THEY DON'T DO THIS . TOYOTA HAS A PROBLEM THEY SEEM TO WANT TO IGNORE !! PLEASE HELP

Corrective Action:

I BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUNDRA DLB CAB BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD TO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING AND THEN UP- SHIFTING ON SLIGHT INCLINES, NOT ENGAGING WHEN PUT IN DRIVE THEN SLAMMING INTO GEAR . 1RST TIME THEY CHECKED FLUID AND SAID ALL OK ,2ND TIME CHECKED FLUID AGAIN AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE WARMED UP BEFORE DRIVING , 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY DID A FACTORY RESET ON TRANSMISSION SAYING SOMEHOW OUT OF SYNC / CHECK FLUID = THIS MADE IT DO IT AT DIFFERENT SPEED . NOW IF STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHILE TRUCK STILL IN DRIVE IT ROLLS BACKWARDS WHILE IN GEAR UNTIL IT CATCHES AND THIS CAUSES ENGINE STALL !!! I CALLED AND ASKED TOYOTA TO START TECH SUPPORT , AFTER RECEIVING A CALL BACK I WAS TOLD TECH'S WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT INCLINE AND THEY WANTED TRUCK OVERNIGHT . SO , NOT ONLY DID I TAKE PICTURES OF THE INCLINE I ALSO FILMED TRUCK ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVE AND STALLING , I TOOK BACK FOR 4TH TIME SHOWED AND UPLOADED PICTURES AND VIDEO TO SHOP FOREMAN'S COMPUTER ( HE AND ANOTHER MECHANIC LOOKED SHOCKED ) THEY KEPT OVERNIGHT AND NEXT DAY . THEN I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE , THEY COMPARED TO SAME TRUCK ( SALESMAN TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE ONE ) AND THAT TRUCK DID SAME THING ( TRYING TO SAY IT WAS OK BECAUSE IT DID IT TOO) AND THEN BEING TOLD AT PRESENT TIME THEY CANNOT FIX AND OR INSTALL NEW PARTS / TRANSMISSION !!!!!! THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO SERIOUSLY HURT , INJURE OR KILL SOMEONE !! AS I TOLD THEM I HAVE HAD THREE OTHER TOYOTA'S , A CHEVY , FORD AND GRAND MARQUIS AND THEY DON'T DO THIS . TOYOTA HAS A PROBLEM THEY SEEM TO WANT TO IGNORE !! PLEASE HELP

Additional Notes:

I BOUGHT THIS 2017 TUNDRA DLB CAB BRAND NEW AND HAVE HAD TO SHOP SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING AND THEN UP- SHIFTING ON SLIGHT INCLINES, NOT ENGAGING WHEN PUT IN DRIVE THEN SLAMMING INTO GEAR . 1RST TIME THEY CHECKED FLUID AND SAID ALL OK ,2ND TIME CHECKED FLUID AGAIN AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE WARMED UP BEFORE DRIVING , 3RD TIME THEY SAID THEY DID A FACTORY RESET ON TRANSMISSION SAYING SOMEHOW OUT OF SYNC / CHECK FLUID = THIS MADE IT DO IT AT DIFFERENT SPEED . NOW IF STOPPED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHILE TRUCK STILL IN DRIVE IT ROLLS BACKWARDS WHILE IN GEAR UNTIL IT CATCHES AND THIS CAUSES ENGINE STALL !!! I CALLED AND ASKED TOYOTA TO START TECH SUPPORT , AFTER RECEIVING A CALL BACK I WAS TOLD TECH'S WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT INCLINE AND THEY WANTED TRUCK OVERNIGHT . SO , NOT ONLY DID I TAKE PICTURES OF THE INCLINE I ALSO FILMED TRUCK ROLLING BACKWARDS IN DRIVE AND STALLING , I TOOK BACK FOR 4TH TIME SHOWED AND UPLOADED PICTURES AND VIDEO TO SHOP FOREMAN'S COMPUTER ( HE AND ANOTHER MECHANIC LOOKED SHOCKED ) THEY KEPT OVERNIGHT AND NEXT DAY . THEN I WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE , THEY COMPARED TO SAME TRUCK ( SALESMAN TOLD ME THEY DIDNT HAVE ONE ) AND THAT TRUCK DID SAME THING ( TRYING TO SAY IT WAS OK BECAUSE IT DID IT TOO) AND THEN BEING TOLD AT PRESENT TIME THEY CANNOT FIX AND OR INSTALL NEW PARTS / TRANSMISSION !!!!!! THIS PROBLEM IS GOING TO SERIOUSLY HURT , INJURE OR KILL SOMEONE !! AS I TOLD THEM I HAVE HAD THREE OTHER TOYOTA'S , A CHEVY , FORD AND GRAND MARQUIS AND THEY DON'T DO THIS . TOYOTA HAS A PROBLEM THEY SEEM TO WANT TO IGNORE !! PLEASE HELP

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11090487
Notice Date: Apr 27, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 27, 2018

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