TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2018

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

7 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: 20V682000 SAFETY RECALL
1.5M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
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: 20TA02, 20LA01
Notice Date: Jan 21, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V670000 SAFETY RECALL
34 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2019
Safety Issue:

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles. During installation, certain steering and suspension components may not have been properly tightened.

Potential Risk:
Loose fasteners may cause a loss of vehicle control, or cause an accessory to detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-tighten the steering and suspension fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET19B.
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: SET19B
Notice Date: Oct 28, 2019
Recall Date: Sep 20, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V753000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2018
Safety Issue:

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner vehicles that SET modified to be equipped with a TRD wheel package. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Potential Risk:
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
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: SET18A
Notice Date: Nov 28, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 25, 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: 17V763000 SAFETY RECALL
431 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2017
Safety Issue:

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.

Potential Risk:
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
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: SET17C
Notice Date: Jan 17, 2018
Recall Date: Nov 29, 2017

Consumer Complaints

69 Complaints
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11355143 Other
Sep 15, 2020
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

LEFT REAR WINDOW POPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN

Corrective Action:

LEFT REAR WINDOW POPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN

Additional Notes:

LEFT REAR WINDOW POPPED WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11355143
Notice Date: Sep 15, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 15, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11340505 Other
Jul 20, 2020
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING 80MPH AND HIT A HUGE EXIT SIGN WHICH HIT THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Corrective Action:

HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING 80MPH AND HIT A HUGE EXIT SIGN WHICH HIT THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Additional Notes:

HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING 80MPH AND HIT A HUGE EXIT SIGN WHICH HIT THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11340505
Notice Date: Jul 20, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11340505 Other
Jul 20, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING 80MPH AND HIT A HUGE EXIT SIGN WHICH HIT THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Corrective Action:

HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING 80MPH AND HIT A HUGE EXIT SIGN WHICH HIT THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Additional Notes:

HUSBAND FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL GOING 80MPH AND HIT A HUGE EXIT SIGN WHICH HIT THE ENTIRE FRONT BUMPER AS WELL AS THE DRIVER SIDE PASSENGER DOOR AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11340505
Notice Date: Jul 20, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11307186 Other
Feb 5, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

MY IPHONE 11 PRO MAX CONSTANTLY MAKES THE SYSTEM REBOOT (EVERY 30 SECONDS OR SO) WHEN TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH AUDIO AND PHONE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND IN MOTION, AND MAKES DRIVING MORE HAZARDOUS BY NOT ALLOWING US ANY HANDSFREE OPTION TO STAY WITHIN THE LAWS ON CELLULAR DEVICES NATIONWIDE.

Corrective Action:

MY IPHONE 11 PRO MAX CONSTANTLY MAKES THE SYSTEM REBOOT (EVERY 30 SECONDS OR SO) WHEN TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH AUDIO AND PHONE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND IN MOTION, AND MAKES DRIVING MORE HAZARDOUS BY NOT ALLOWING US ANY HANDSFREE OPTION TO STAY WITHIN THE LAWS ON CELLULAR DEVICES NATIONWIDE.

Additional Notes:

MY IPHONE 11 PRO MAX CONSTANTLY MAKES THE SYSTEM REBOOT (EVERY 30 SECONDS OR SO) WHEN TRYING TO CONNECT TO THE HANDSFREE BLUETOOTH AUDIO AND PHONE FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED AND IN MOTION, AND MAKES DRIVING MORE HAZARDOUS BY NOT ALLOWING US ANY HANDSFREE OPTION TO STAY WITHIN THE LAWS ON CELLULAR DEVICES NATIONWIDE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11307186
Notice Date: Feb 5, 2020
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11297063 Other
Jan 4, 2020
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Corrective Action:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Additional Notes:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11297063
Notice Date: Jan 4, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11297063 Other
Jan 4, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Corrective Action:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Additional Notes:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11297063
Notice Date: Jan 4, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11297063 Other
Jan 4, 2020
Defect Description:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Potential Consequences:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Corrective Action:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Additional Notes:

TOTALED VEHICLE REPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE REPORTED TOTALED - VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED ADEQUATELY AND IS UNSAFE AS A RESULT OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. INCIDENT REPORTED TO POLICE - INSURANCE COMPANY, TOWING SERVICE, AND CONSUMER FRAUD BY NETWORK HACKING INSURANCE INFORMATION.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11297063
Notice Date: Jan 4, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11290114 Other
Dec 19, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

IMPERFECTIONS IN GLASS (ALL WINDOWS) WHICH CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. A TOYOTA INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE GLASS AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GLASS COMPANY'S AND AUTO DETAILERS LOOK AT THE GLASS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT.

Corrective Action:

IMPERFECTIONS IN GLASS (ALL WINDOWS) WHICH CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. A TOYOTA INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE GLASS AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GLASS COMPANY'S AND AUTO DETAILERS LOOK AT THE GLASS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT.

Additional Notes:

IMPERFECTIONS IN GLASS (ALL WINDOWS) WHICH CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. A TOYOTA INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE GLASS AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GLASS COMPANY'S AND AUTO DETAILERS LOOK AT THE GLASS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11290114
Notice Date: Dec 19, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11290114 Other
Dec 19, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

IMPERFECTIONS IN GLASS (ALL WINDOWS) WHICH CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. A TOYOTA INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE GLASS AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GLASS COMPANY'S AND AUTO DETAILERS LOOK AT THE GLASS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT.

Corrective Action:

IMPERFECTIONS IN GLASS (ALL WINDOWS) WHICH CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. A TOYOTA INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE GLASS AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GLASS COMPANY'S AND AUTO DETAILERS LOOK AT THE GLASS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT.

Additional Notes:

IMPERFECTIONS IN GLASS (ALL WINDOWS) WHICH CAUSE VISIBILITY PROBLEMS IN THE DAYTIME AND NIGHTTIME DRIVING. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO TOYOTA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER. A TOYOTA INSPECTOR HAS INSPECTED THE GLASS AND TOYOTA REFUSES TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL GLASS COMPANY'S AND AUTO DETAILERS LOOK AT THE GLASS AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT IT IS A FACTORY DEFECT.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11290114
Notice Date: Dec 19, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11268847 Other
Oct 16, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 645-4080). THE DEALER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE DEALER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AND WAS ALREADY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 645-4080). THE DEALER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE DEALER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AND WAS ALREADY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 645-4080). THE DEALER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE DEALER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AND WAS ALREADY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11268847
Notice Date: Oct 16, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11268847 Other
Oct 16, 2019
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 645-4080). THE DEALER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE DEALER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AND WAS ALREADY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 645-4080). THE DEALER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE DEALER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AND WAS ALREADY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A CURVY HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TO ROLL OVER. THE CONTACT SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CONTACT HAD TO COMPENSATE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HONDA MARYSVILLE (640 COLEMANS CROSSING BLVD, MARYSVILLE, OH 43040, (937) 645-4080). THE DEALER LEFT A VOICE MESSAGE STATING THAT NO FAILURES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO CALL THE DEALER BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURES HAD BEEN OCCURRING EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 AND WAS ALREADY REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11268847
Notice Date: Oct 16, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11243303 Other
Aug 12, 2019
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BEAVER TOYOTA (2995 US 1 SOUTH ST, AUGUSTINE, FL) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BEAVER TOYOTA (2995 US 1 SOUTH ST, AUGUSTINE, FL) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA 4RUNNER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP. THE DRIVER HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL MULTIPLE TIMES TO STOP THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BEAVER TOYOTA (2995 US 1 SOUTH ST, AUGUSTINE, FL) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11243303
Notice Date: Aug 12, 2019
Recall Date: Aug 12, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11218087 Other
Jun 5, 2019
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

DRIVING 30MPH ON A CITY STREET SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF AND MY SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED. NO CARS IN FRONT OR IN THE OTHER LANES BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAD TURNED RED .NO CONSTRUCTION SITES NEAR BY . GLASS WAS PUSHED OUT OR UP NOT IN LIKE SOMETHING CAME DOWN THROUGH IT.

Corrective Action:

DRIVING 30MPH ON A CITY STREET SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF AND MY SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED. NO CARS IN FRONT OR IN THE OTHER LANES BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAD TURNED RED .NO CONSTRUCTION SITES NEAR BY . GLASS WAS PUSHED OUT OR UP NOT IN LIKE SOMETHING CAME DOWN THROUGH IT.

Additional Notes:

DRIVING 30MPH ON A CITY STREET SOUNDED LIKE A GUN GOING OFF AND MY SUN ROOF GLASS EXPLODED. NO CARS IN FRONT OR IN THE OTHER LANES BECAUSE THE LIGHT HAD TURNED RED .NO CONSTRUCTION SITES NEAR BY . GLASS WAS PUSHED OUT OR UP NOT IN LIKE SOMETHING CAME DOWN THROUGH IT.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11218087
Notice Date: Jun 5, 2019
Recall Date: Jun 5, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11205442 Other
May 3, 2019
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER JUST STANDING THERE. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT APPROX 60MPH.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER JUST STANDING THERE. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT APPROX 60MPH.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER JUST STANDING THERE. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT APPROX 60MPH.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11205442
Notice Date: May 3, 2019
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11205444 Other
May 3, 2019
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 0540 WHEN I CAM UPON A DEER JUST STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE, WHERE THE FORCE WHIPPED THE BACK END OF MY CAR INTO THE GUARDRAIL AS WELL.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 0540 WHEN I CAM UPON A DEER JUST STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE, WHERE THE FORCE WHIPPED THE BACK END OF MY CAR INTO THE GUARDRAIL AS WELL.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 0540 WHEN I CAM UPON A DEER JUST STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND HIT THE GUARDRAIL AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE, WHERE THE FORCE WHIPPED THE BACK END OF MY CAR INTO THE GUARDRAIL AS WELL.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11205444
Notice Date: May 3, 2019
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11205466 Other
May 3, 2019
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 0540 WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE, AT HIGH SPEED, CAUSING ALMOST 14 THOUSAND IN DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 0540 WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE, AT HIGH SPEED, CAUSING ALMOST 14 THOUSAND IN DAMAGE.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 0540 WHEN I CAME UPON A DEER STANDING IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING IT AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AT AN 90 DEGREE ANGLE, AT HIGH SPEED, CAUSING ALMOST 14 THOUSAND IN DAMAGE.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11205466
Notice Date: May 3, 2019
Recall Date: May 3, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11171839 Other
Jan 24, 2019
Defect Description:

SEAT BELTS

Potential Consequences:

NEW VEHICLE DISCOVERED TO HAVE RUSTING SEAT RAILS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PROBLEM ON A NEW VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY REPLACING ALL SEATS. HOWEVER, TOYOTA REGIONAL REPS AFTER ONLY DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION DECIDED THE RUST 'DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE SEATS INTEGRITY AT THIS TIME.' THEY IGNORED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR MECHANICS TO REPLACE. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO CLEAN AND SEAL. THE REGIONAL REPS WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS IS A WILLFUL SELECTION TO IGNORE THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS. THANK YOU.

Corrective Action:

NEW VEHICLE DISCOVERED TO HAVE RUSTING SEAT RAILS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PROBLEM ON A NEW VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY REPLACING ALL SEATS. HOWEVER, TOYOTA REGIONAL REPS AFTER ONLY DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION DECIDED THE RUST 'DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE SEATS INTEGRITY AT THIS TIME.' THEY IGNORED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR MECHANICS TO REPLACE. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO CLEAN AND SEAL. THE REGIONAL REPS WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS IS A WILLFUL SELECTION TO IGNORE THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS. THANK YOU.

Additional Notes:

NEW VEHICLE DISCOVERED TO HAVE RUSTING SEAT RAILS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PROBLEM ON A NEW VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY REPLACING ALL SEATS. HOWEVER, TOYOTA REGIONAL REPS AFTER ONLY DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION DECIDED THE RUST 'DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE SEATS INTEGRITY AT THIS TIME.' THEY IGNORED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR MECHANICS TO REPLACE. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO CLEAN AND SEAL. THE REGIONAL REPS WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS IS A WILLFUL SELECTION TO IGNORE THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS. THANK YOU.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11171839
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11171839 Other
Jan 24, 2019
Defect Description:

SEATS

Potential Consequences:

NEW VEHICLE DISCOVERED TO HAVE RUSTING SEAT RAILS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PROBLEM ON A NEW VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY REPLACING ALL SEATS. HOWEVER, TOYOTA REGIONAL REPS AFTER ONLY DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION DECIDED THE RUST 'DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE SEATS INTEGRITY AT THIS TIME.' THEY IGNORED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR MECHANICS TO REPLACE. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO CLEAN AND SEAL. THE REGIONAL REPS WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS IS A WILLFUL SELECTION TO IGNORE THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS. THANK YOU.

Corrective Action:

NEW VEHICLE DISCOVERED TO HAVE RUSTING SEAT RAILS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PROBLEM ON A NEW VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY REPLACING ALL SEATS. HOWEVER, TOYOTA REGIONAL REPS AFTER ONLY DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION DECIDED THE RUST 'DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE SEATS INTEGRITY AT THIS TIME.' THEY IGNORED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR MECHANICS TO REPLACE. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO CLEAN AND SEAL. THE REGIONAL REPS WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS IS A WILLFUL SELECTION TO IGNORE THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS. THANK YOU.

Additional Notes:

NEW VEHICLE DISCOVERED TO HAVE RUSTING SEAT RAILS AND SEAT BELT ATTACHMENTS. LOCAL TOYOTA SERVICE CENTER SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A PROBLEM ON A NEW VEHICLE AND RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATELY REPLACING ALL SEATS. HOWEVER, TOYOTA REGIONAL REPS AFTER ONLY DOING A VISUAL INSPECTION DECIDED THE RUST 'DOES NOT COMPROMISE THE SEATS INTEGRITY AT THIS TIME.' THEY IGNORED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THEIR MECHANICS TO REPLACE. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO CLEAN AND SEAL. THE REGIONAL REPS WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL THE INTEGRITY IS COMPROMISED. THIS IS A WILLFUL SELECTION TO IGNORE THE SAFETY OF THE OCCUPANTS. THANK YOU.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11171839
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11161974 Other
Dec 17, 2018
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKING WITHOUT THE TEMPERATURES BEING SO HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT TURNED ON, WHEN WE TURNED ON THE HEAT AND DROVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT (6 MILES) WE NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING AND WE TURNED OFF THE HEAT. TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40 DEGREES THE LOWEST.

Corrective Action:

THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKING WITHOUT THE TEMPERATURES BEING SO HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT TURNED ON, WHEN WE TURNED ON THE HEAT AND DROVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT (6 MILES) WE NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING AND WE TURNED OFF THE HEAT. TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40 DEGREES THE LOWEST.

Additional Notes:

THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKING WITHOUT THE TEMPERATURES BEING SO HIGH. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED BUT TURNED ON, WHEN WE TURNED ON THE HEAT AND DROVE IT FOR A LITTLE BIT (6 MILES) WE NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD CRACKING AND WE TURNED OFF THE HEAT. TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40 DEGREES THE LOWEST.

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11161974
Notice Date: Dec 17, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11160523 Other
Dec 10, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

DRIVER DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING

Corrective Action:

DRIVER DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING

Additional Notes:

DRIVER DOOR OPENED WHILE DRIVING

Manufacturer: TOYOTA
Mfg Campaign: 11160523
Notice Date: Dec 10, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 10, 2018

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