Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
14 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 2018 Camry, 2019 Lexus NX300, and 2019 RX350L vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 25TA01 / 25LA01
Recall Date: Jan 22, 2025
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Camry vehicles. The vane cap inside the vacuum pump may break, causing the pump to fail, which could result in a sudden loss of braking assist.
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: 21TB09 / 21TA09
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2021
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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:
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: 20TA02, 20LA01
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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: 20TB02/20TA02/20LB01
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2020
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SET19A
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry and Highlander vehicles, 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles and 2017 Lexus RX350 vehicles. During the manufacturing process, the oil galley in the rotor for the brake booster vacuum pump assembly may have been improperly machined possibly resulting in a sudden loss of brake assist.
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: J0K/JLD
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with a 2.5L, four-cylinder engine. The pistons on these vehicles may be larger than specified, possibly causing the engine to stall.
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: J1M/J0M
Recall Date: Mar 28, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Toyota Camry vehicles equipped with V6 engines. These vehicles have fuel delivery pipes that may not be properly connected to the fuel hoses in the engine compartment.
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: J0G
Recall Date: Feb 14, 2018
Consumer Complaints
939 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE TWO PROBLEM WITH MY NEW CAR: 1) I HAVE A MOLDY ODOR COMING FROM OUT AC SYSTEM WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE NEW CAR, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT I COULD FLUSH THE AC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CHARCOAL CABIN FILTER, BUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO FIXING THE ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR. 2) MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN I'M TRYING TO SPEED UP TO CHANGE LINES ON A FREEWAY OR MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND NEED TO ACCELERATE TO GET UP TO SPEED. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, MY ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T RESPOND FOR 3-5 SECONDS. THIS BECOMES REALLY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT'S USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I'M SPEEDING UP TO MERGE OR CHANGE LANES.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE TWO PROBLEM WITH MY NEW CAR: 1) I HAVE A MOLDY ODOR COMING FROM OUT AC SYSTEM WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE NEW CAR, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT I COULD FLUSH THE AC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CHARCOAL CABIN FILTER, BUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO FIXING THE ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR. 2) MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN I'M TRYING TO SPEED UP TO CHANGE LINES ON A FREEWAY OR MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND NEED TO ACCELERATE TO GET UP TO SPEED. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, MY ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T RESPOND FOR 3-5 SECONDS. THIS BECOMES REALLY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT'S USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I'M SPEEDING UP TO MERGE OR CHANGE LANES.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE TWO PROBLEM WITH MY NEW CAR: 1) I HAVE A MOLDY ODOR COMING FROM OUT AC SYSTEM WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE NEW CAR, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT I COULD FLUSH THE AC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CHARCOAL CABIN FILTER, BUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO FIXING THE ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR. 2) MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN I'M TRYING TO SPEED UP TO CHANGE LINES ON A FREEWAY OR MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND NEED TO ACCELERATE TO GET UP TO SPEED. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, MY ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T RESPOND FOR 3-5 SECONDS. THIS BECOMES REALLY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT'S USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I'M SPEEDING UP TO MERGE OR CHANGE LANES.
Mfg Campaign: 11280850
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE TWO PROBLEM WITH MY NEW CAR: 1) I HAVE A MOLDY ODOR COMING FROM OUT AC SYSTEM WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE NEW CAR, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT I COULD FLUSH THE AC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CHARCOAL CABIN FILTER, BUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO FIXING THE ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR. 2) MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN I'M TRYING TO SPEED UP TO CHANGE LINES ON A FREEWAY OR MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND NEED TO ACCELERATE TO GET UP TO SPEED. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, MY ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T RESPOND FOR 3-5 SECONDS. THIS BECOMES REALLY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT'S USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I'M SPEEDING UP TO MERGE OR CHANGE LANES.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE TWO PROBLEM WITH MY NEW CAR: 1) I HAVE A MOLDY ODOR COMING FROM OUT AC SYSTEM WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE NEW CAR, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT I COULD FLUSH THE AC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CHARCOAL CABIN FILTER, BUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO FIXING THE ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR. 2) MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN I'M TRYING TO SPEED UP TO CHANGE LINES ON A FREEWAY OR MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND NEED TO ACCELERATE TO GET UP TO SPEED. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, MY ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T RESPOND FOR 3-5 SECONDS. THIS BECOMES REALLY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT'S USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I'M SPEEDING UP TO MERGE OR CHANGE LANES.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE TWO PROBLEM WITH MY NEW CAR: 1) I HAVE A MOLDY ODOR COMING FROM OUT AC SYSTEM WITHIN A FEW MONTHS OF PURCHASING THE NEW CAR, AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER, I WAS NOTIFIED THAT I COULD FLUSH THE AC SYSTEM AND INSTALL A CHARCOAL CABIN FILTER, BUT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION TO FIXING THE ODOR COMING FROM THE CAR. 2) MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WHEN I'M TRYING TO SPEED UP TO CHANGE LINES ON A FREEWAY OR MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY AND NEED TO ACCELERATE TO GET UP TO SPEED. WHEN I PRESS THE GAS, MY ENGINE REVS BUT DOESN'T RESPOND FOR 3-5 SECONDS. THIS BECOMES REALLY DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT PREDICT WHEN IT HAPPENS AND IT'S USUALLY OCCURS WHEN I'M SPEEDING UP TO MERGE OR CHANGE LANES.
Mfg Campaign: 11280850
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
WE MET WITH A CAR ACCIDENT ON 11/11/2019 MORNING. OUR CAR GOT BADLY HIT ON THE FRONT SIDE AND HAS BEEN DECLARED TOTALED BY INSURANCE. VIN [XXX]. THIS IS A TOYOTA CAMRY 2018. THE MAIN REASON WE WENT WITH THIS CAR IS THE SAFETY THAT WAS ADVERTISED. HOWEVER, DURING THIS CRASH NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM THE CAR AND HELPED MY WIFE (THE DRIVER) FROM GETTING THE SHOCK. SHE ALSO GOT NECK STRAIN DURING THIS INCIDENT. IF THIS DUE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG, IT MAKES ME ANNOYED AS MY 8 YEAR SON WAS ALSO ON THE CAR WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. IT MAKES ME WONDER WHETHER THIS CAR IS REALLY THAT SAFE AS IT IS GETTING ADVERTISED AND REQUIRE YOU HELP IN REGISTERING THIS COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA TO SEE WHAT WOULD BE NEXT STEPS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
WE MET WITH A CAR ACCIDENT ON 11/11/2019 MORNING. OUR CAR GOT BADLY HIT ON THE FRONT SIDE AND HAS BEEN DECLARED TOTALED BY INSURANCE. VIN [XXX]. THIS IS A TOYOTA CAMRY 2018. THE MAIN REASON WE WENT WITH THIS CAR IS THE SAFETY THAT WAS ADVERTISED. HOWEVER, DURING THIS CRASH NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM THE CAR AND HELPED MY WIFE (THE DRIVER) FROM GETTING THE SHOCK. SHE ALSO GOT NECK STRAIN DURING THIS INCIDENT. IF THIS DUE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG, IT MAKES ME ANNOYED AS MY 8 YEAR SON WAS ALSO ON THE CAR WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. IT MAKES ME WONDER WHETHER THIS CAR IS REALLY THAT SAFE AS IT IS GETTING ADVERTISED AND REQUIRE YOU HELP IN REGISTERING THIS COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA TO SEE WHAT WOULD BE NEXT STEPS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
WE MET WITH A CAR ACCIDENT ON 11/11/2019 MORNING. OUR CAR GOT BADLY HIT ON THE FRONT SIDE AND HAS BEEN DECLARED TOTALED BY INSURANCE. VIN [XXX]. THIS IS A TOYOTA CAMRY 2018. THE MAIN REASON WE WENT WITH THIS CAR IS THE SAFETY THAT WAS ADVERTISED. HOWEVER, DURING THIS CRASH NONE OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED FROM THE CAR AND HELPED MY WIFE (THE DRIVER) FROM GETTING THE SHOCK. SHE ALSO GOT NECK STRAIN DURING THIS INCIDENT. IF THIS DUE TO THE FAULTY AIR BAG, IT MAKES ME ANNOYED AS MY 8 YEAR SON WAS ALSO ON THE CAR WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. IT MAKES ME WONDER WHETHER THIS CAR IS REALLY THAT SAFE AS IT IS GETTING ADVERTISED AND REQUIRE YOU HELP IN REGISTERING THIS COMPLAINT WITH TOYOTA TO SEE WHAT WOULD BE NEXT STEPS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11279936
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11279537
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11279537
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH AT NIGHT, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 50 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH THE SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE FEATURE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE BLACK BOX INFORMATION AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREEN'S TOYOTA OF LEXINGTON (630 E NEW CIRCLE RD, LEXINGTON, KY 40505, (859) 254-5751). IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE ROTORS FAILED AND THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. THE CONTACT FELT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS STILL RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE VEHICLE'S BLACK BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND HAD BEEN TO THE DEALER BETWEEN 10 TO 15 TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11279537
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS, YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE THE LINES AND IT IS SLIGHTLY RAISED IN THE MIDDLE. I'VE NEVER OWN A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY A NEW CAR THAT YOU COULD VISIBLY SEE THE EXACT LINES WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. I WOULDN'T BE CONCERNED, BUT I KNOW IF THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON ANOTHER CAMRY NEAR ME.
Corrective Action:
THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS, YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE THE LINES AND IT IS SLIGHTLY RAISED IN THE MIDDLE. I'VE NEVER OWN A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY A NEW CAR THAT YOU COULD VISIBLY SEE THE EXACT LINES WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. I WOULDN'T BE CONCERNED, BUT I KNOW IF THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON ANOTHER CAMRY NEAR ME.
Additional Notes:
THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS, YOU CAN VISIBLY SEE THE LINES AND IT IS SLIGHTLY RAISED IN THE MIDDLE. I'VE NEVER OWN A VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY A NEW CAR THAT YOU COULD VISIBLY SEE THE EXACT LINES WHERE THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. I WOULDN'T BE CONCERNED, BUT I KNOW IF THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON ANOTHER CAMRY NEAR ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11279060
Recall Date: Nov 8, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11278652
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11278652
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Corrective Action:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Additional Notes:
WHEN ONE STARTS THE CAR BY PUSHING THE START BOTTOM, THE CAR WILL START TO SHAKE AND SOON A VERY LOAD CRACKING AND RATTLING NOISE WILL BEGAN COMING FROM THE ENGINE. ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY AND THEN TURNS OFF CAUSING THE DRIVER TO BE AWARE OF SOME ISSUE. ONCE THE CONCERNING NOISE GOES AWAY THE CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE BUT EVENTUALLY STOPS AFTER A WHILE. THIS COULD MAKE THE CAR TO STALL AND CAUSING A POTENTIAL CRASH. THE VEHICLE LEFT BLIND SIDE DETECTOR DOES NOT RESPOND 100%, IT ONLY WORKS ABOUT 60% OF THE TIME. THIS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO THINK HE/SHE ARE CLEAR TO TURN TO THE LEFT LANE IN THE CITY AND HIGHWAY AND IT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HIT ANOTHER CAR AND POTENTIALLY CRASHING. THE SCREEN PANEL GLITCHES FROM TIME TO TIME WHILE DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO NOT BE ABLE TO SEE AND LOCATE RADIO STATIONS OR MANIPULATE THE PANEL.
Mfg Campaign: 11278652
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Mfg Campaign: 11278669
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Mfg Campaign: 11278669
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONSUMER HAS STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. ALSO, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. ADDITIONALLY, AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED AND THE BLIND SPOT SENSOR FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM ELLIS HYUNDAI ATLANTA (5785 PEACHTREE BLVD, ATLANTA, GA 30341, (770) 454-6789), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A LOCAL TOYOTA DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,500 . *BF *AS
Mfg Campaign: 11278669
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Corrective Action:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Additional Notes:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Mfg Campaign: 11278069
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Corrective Action:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Additional Notes:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Mfg Campaign: 11278069
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Corrective Action:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Additional Notes:
CAR SEEMS LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON BUT ITS NOT. WHEN I DRIVE OFF IT PULLS BACK AND HESITATES. THE SEATBELT DOESNT ALWAYS SEND THE SIGNAL THAT IAM WEARING IT WHICH MAKES THE CAR SEAT ALARM GO OFF. THE CAR WONT TURN OFF WHEN I PRESS THE BUTTON MULITIPLE TIMES THE AC COOLING IS LOUD ALONG WITH THE ENGINE SOUND BEING ALSO LOUD
Mfg Campaign: 11278069
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE THE SPEED TO 50 MPH. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KOONS TOYOTA (8610 LEESBURG PIKE, VIENNA, VA 22182, 703-790-5920) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AXLE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1910182445. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE THE SPEED TO 50 MPH. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KOONS TOYOTA (8610 LEESBURG PIKE, VIENNA, VA 22182, 703-790-5920) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AXLE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1910182445. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE THE SPEED TO 50 MPH. AFTERWARDS, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED, AND SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KOONS TOYOTA (8610 LEESBURG PIKE, VIENNA, VA 22182, 703-790-5920) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AXLE ASSEMBLY AND THE TRANSMISSION BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 1910182445. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11276911
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
THE VERY FIRST AND SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS 2018 CAMRY LE IS ITS GAS PEDAL . IT IS VERY STIFF AND HARD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL . DUE TO THAT IT GETS SO HARD TO GIVE GAS POWER TO ENGINE AND DUE TO THAT CAR GIVE JERKS TO PICK UP THE ACCELERATION AND START JERKING AND SECONDLY DUE TO THAT STEERING WHEEL ALSO GET REALLY TIGHT AND ALSO IT MAKES THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION GET STUCK. GAS PEDAL NEED TO BE SOFT, WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL TO GIVE THE RACE OR ACCELERATION TO CAR FOR TO CHANGE GEARS AUTOMATICALLY FROM TRANSMISSION. IT IS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK AND STAY STIFF VERY HARD
Corrective Action:
THE VERY FIRST AND SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS 2018 CAMRY LE IS ITS GAS PEDAL . IT IS VERY STIFF AND HARD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL . DUE TO THAT IT GETS SO HARD TO GIVE GAS POWER TO ENGINE AND DUE TO THAT CAR GIVE JERKS TO PICK UP THE ACCELERATION AND START JERKING AND SECONDLY DUE TO THAT STEERING WHEEL ALSO GET REALLY TIGHT AND ALSO IT MAKES THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION GET STUCK. GAS PEDAL NEED TO BE SOFT, WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL TO GIVE THE RACE OR ACCELERATION TO CAR FOR TO CHANGE GEARS AUTOMATICALLY FROM TRANSMISSION. IT IS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK AND STAY STIFF VERY HARD
Additional Notes:
THE VERY FIRST AND SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS 2018 CAMRY LE IS ITS GAS PEDAL . IT IS VERY STIFF AND HARD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL . DUE TO THAT IT GETS SO HARD TO GIVE GAS POWER TO ENGINE AND DUE TO THAT CAR GIVE JERKS TO PICK UP THE ACCELERATION AND START JERKING AND SECONDLY DUE TO THAT STEERING WHEEL ALSO GET REALLY TIGHT AND ALSO IT MAKES THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION GET STUCK. GAS PEDAL NEED TO BE SOFT, WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL TO GIVE THE RACE OR ACCELERATION TO CAR FOR TO CHANGE GEARS AUTOMATICALLY FROM TRANSMISSION. IT IS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK AND STAY STIFF VERY HARD
Mfg Campaign: 11276955
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
THE VERY FIRST AND SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS 2018 CAMRY LE IS ITS GAS PEDAL . IT IS VERY STIFF AND HARD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL . DUE TO THAT IT GETS SO HARD TO GIVE GAS POWER TO ENGINE AND DUE TO THAT CAR GIVE JERKS TO PICK UP THE ACCELERATION AND START JERKING AND SECONDLY DUE TO THAT STEERING WHEEL ALSO GET REALLY TIGHT AND ALSO IT MAKES THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION GET STUCK. GAS PEDAL NEED TO BE SOFT, WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL TO GIVE THE RACE OR ACCELERATION TO CAR FOR TO CHANGE GEARS AUTOMATICALLY FROM TRANSMISSION. IT IS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK AND STAY STIFF VERY HARD
Corrective Action:
THE VERY FIRST AND SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS 2018 CAMRY LE IS ITS GAS PEDAL . IT IS VERY STIFF AND HARD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL . DUE TO THAT IT GETS SO HARD TO GIVE GAS POWER TO ENGINE AND DUE TO THAT CAR GIVE JERKS TO PICK UP THE ACCELERATION AND START JERKING AND SECONDLY DUE TO THAT STEERING WHEEL ALSO GET REALLY TIGHT AND ALSO IT MAKES THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION GET STUCK. GAS PEDAL NEED TO BE SOFT, WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL TO GIVE THE RACE OR ACCELERATION TO CAR FOR TO CHANGE GEARS AUTOMATICALLY FROM TRANSMISSION. IT IS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK AND STAY STIFF VERY HARD
Additional Notes:
THE VERY FIRST AND SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS 2018 CAMRY LE IS ITS GAS PEDAL . IT IS VERY STIFF AND HARD TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL . DUE TO THAT IT GETS SO HARD TO GIVE GAS POWER TO ENGINE AND DUE TO THAT CAR GIVE JERKS TO PICK UP THE ACCELERATION AND START JERKING AND SECONDLY DUE TO THAT STEERING WHEEL ALSO GET REALLY TIGHT AND ALSO IT MAKES THE SHIFTING OF THE GEAR OF TRANSMISSION GET STUCK. GAS PEDAL NEED TO BE SOFT, WHEN YOU PRESS THE PEDAL TO GIVE THE RACE OR ACCELERATION TO CAR FOR TO CHANGE GEARS AUTOMATICALLY FROM TRANSMISSION. IT IS VERY SERIOUS HAZARD WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GET STUCK AND STAY STIFF VERY HARD
Mfg Campaign: 11276955
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
IN AUGUST 2918, THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM MCGEORGE TOYOTA OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. IN FEBRUARY 2019,THE AC WAS NOT COOLING. IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL HIGH PRESSURE LEAKS. THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED IN THE CAR AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO BE REPAIRED THREE OTHER TIMES, AS TWO OTHER TIMES THE FREON WAS FOUND TO BE LOW, AND LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE LINES. AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR IN MARCH 2019, THE WIRING WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WHICH IN TURN HEATED THE VENTS UP SO HOT, IT PRODUCED A MILD BURN ON MY FINGERS. WHILE DRIVING, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE VENTS WAS EXTREMELY HOT, SO I TURNED THE BLOWER DOWN AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VENTS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. FURTHERMORE, THE MIRROR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND A PIECE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN JANUARY OF 2019. TODAY, ON 10/24/19, THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN MOTION AND IN A STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN THIS EVENT OCCURRED, IT EFFECTED POWER, STEERING, BRAKES, AIR BAGS AND SEVERAL OTHER MAJOR FUNCTIONS. I LEFT FOR WORK AND NOTICED MY CAR JUST SEEMED TO BE DRIVING ODDLY. I PULLED OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND GET COFFEE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WENT INTO THE STORE. WHEN I CAME TO THE VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. NEARLY ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WHEN I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, ALL OF THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AND DRIVE NORMALLY. OVERALL, THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR ISSUES WITH WIRING, ELECTRICAL, BODY AND HAS POSED A SERIOUS THREAT TO MY SAFETY. I HAVE CONTRACTED THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIME AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR IT; HOWEVER THE PROBLEMS ARE CONSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER DEMONSTRATES A LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THESE DEFECTS AND HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THESE SAFETY CONCERNS.
Corrective Action:
IN AUGUST 2918, THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM MCGEORGE TOYOTA OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. IN FEBRUARY 2019,THE AC WAS NOT COOLING. IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL HIGH PRESSURE LEAKS. THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED IN THE CAR AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO BE REPAIRED THREE OTHER TIMES, AS TWO OTHER TIMES THE FREON WAS FOUND TO BE LOW, AND LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE LINES. AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR IN MARCH 2019, THE WIRING WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WHICH IN TURN HEATED THE VENTS UP SO HOT, IT PRODUCED A MILD BURN ON MY FINGERS. WHILE DRIVING, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE VENTS WAS EXTREMELY HOT, SO I TURNED THE BLOWER DOWN AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VENTS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. FURTHERMORE, THE MIRROR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND A PIECE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN JANUARY OF 2019. TODAY, ON 10/24/19, THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN MOTION AND IN A STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN THIS EVENT OCCURRED, IT EFFECTED POWER, STEERING, BRAKES, AIR BAGS AND SEVERAL OTHER MAJOR FUNCTIONS. I LEFT FOR WORK AND NOTICED MY CAR JUST SEEMED TO BE DRIVING ODDLY. I PULLED OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND GET COFFEE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WENT INTO THE STORE. WHEN I CAME TO THE VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. NEARLY ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WHEN I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, ALL OF THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AND DRIVE NORMALLY. OVERALL, THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR ISSUES WITH WIRING, ELECTRICAL, BODY AND HAS POSED A SERIOUS THREAT TO MY SAFETY. I HAVE CONTRACTED THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIME AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR IT; HOWEVER THE PROBLEMS ARE CONSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER DEMONSTRATES A LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THESE DEFECTS AND HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THESE SAFETY CONCERNS.
Additional Notes:
IN AUGUST 2918, THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM MCGEORGE TOYOTA OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. IN FEBRUARY 2019,THE AC WAS NOT COOLING. IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL HIGH PRESSURE LEAKS. THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED IN THE CAR AND HAS ATTEMPTED TO BE REPAIRED THREE OTHER TIMES, AS TWO OTHER TIMES THE FREON WAS FOUND TO BE LOW, AND LEAKS FROM HIGH PRESSURE LINES. AFTER THE SECOND REPAIR IN MARCH 2019, THE WIRING WAS FOUND TO BE FAULTY, WHICH IN TURN HEATED THE VENTS UP SO HOT, IT PRODUCED A MILD BURN ON MY FINGERS. WHILE DRIVING, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE AIR COMING OUT OF THE VENTS WAS EXTREMELY HOT, SO I TURNED THE BLOWER DOWN AND ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VENTS IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. FURTHERMORE, THE MIRROR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE AND A PIECE FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY IN JANUARY OF 2019. TODAY, ON 10/24/19, THE CAR MALFUNCTIONED WHILE IN MOTION AND IN A STATIONARY POSITION. WHEN THIS EVENT OCCURRED, IT EFFECTED POWER, STEERING, BRAKES, AIR BAGS AND SEVERAL OTHER MAJOR FUNCTIONS. I LEFT FOR WORK AND NOTICED MY CAR JUST SEEMED TO BE DRIVING ODDLY. I PULLED OFF TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON AND GET COFFEE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WENT INTO THE STORE. WHEN I CAME TO THE VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, I PUT IT IN REVERSE AND COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL. NEARLY ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND LET IT SIT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WHEN I TURNED THE VEHICLE BACK ON, ALL OF THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AND DRIVE NORMALLY. OVERALL, THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL MAJOR ISSUES WITH WIRING, ELECTRICAL, BODY AND HAS POSED A SERIOUS THREAT TO MY SAFETY. I HAVE CONTRACTED THE MANUFACTURER SEVERAL TIME AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO REPAIR IT; HOWEVER THE PROBLEMS ARE CONSISTENT. THE MANUFACTURER DEMONSTRATES A LACK OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THESE DEFECTS AND HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THESE SAFETY CONCERNS.
Mfg Campaign: 11270905
Recall Date: Oct 24, 2019
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