Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
11 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 2018-2019 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) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and 2020 RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering 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: 20TB11 / 20TA11
Recall Date: Jun 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. The front lower suspension arms may have cracks, which may result in the suspension arm separating from the front wheel assembly.
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: 20TB08 / 20TA08
Recall Date: May 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid and Lexus ES300h and 2019-2020 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles equipped with 2.5L 4-Cylinder engines. Porosity in the engine castings may result in cracks than can allow coolant to leak internally and/or externally.
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: See report
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged electrical connector, the back-up camera may not activate when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
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: K0N
Recall Date: Aug 6, 2019
Southeast Toyota Distributors, Llc
Safety Issue:
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SET19A
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2019
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. 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: 19R1
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2019
Consumer Complaints
1.1K ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
UNABLE TO FILL TANK TO PROPER AMOUNT STATED IN THE MANUAL. PUMP CLICKS OFF PRIOR TO THE TANK FILLING BUT IT SAYS IT IS FULL. MILEAGE TO EMPTY IS LESS THAN STATED WHEN PURCHASED. RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING! THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND TOYOTA IS GIVING RUN AROUND TRYING TO GET IT FIXED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT.
Corrective Action:
UNABLE TO FILL TANK TO PROPER AMOUNT STATED IN THE MANUAL. PUMP CLICKS OFF PRIOR TO THE TANK FILLING BUT IT SAYS IT IS FULL. MILEAGE TO EMPTY IS LESS THAN STATED WHEN PURCHASED. RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING! THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND TOYOTA IS GIVING RUN AROUND TRYING TO GET IT FIXED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT.
Additional Notes:
UNABLE TO FILL TANK TO PROPER AMOUNT STATED IN THE MANUAL. PUMP CLICKS OFF PRIOR TO THE TANK FILLING BUT IT SAYS IT IS FULL. MILEAGE TO EMPTY IS LESS THAN STATED WHEN PURCHASED. RAN OUT OF FUEL WHILE DRIVING! THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND TOYOTA IS GIVING RUN AROUND TRYING TO GET IT FIXED. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11389889
Recall Date: Jan 25, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP IN THE HYBRID MODEL. IT STOPS AT AROUND 8 GALLONS, LEAVING ALMOST 1/4 TANK CAPACITY. THIS HAS BEEN THE SITUATION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER IS AWARE AND VERIFIED THE ISSUE
Corrective Action:
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP IN THE HYBRID MODEL. IT STOPS AT AROUND 8 GALLONS, LEAVING ALMOST 1/4 TANK CAPACITY. THIS HAS BEEN THE SITUATION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER IS AWARE AND VERIFIED THE ISSUE
Additional Notes:
GAS TANK WILL NOT FILL UP IN THE HYBRID MODEL. IT STOPS AT AROUND 8 GALLONS, LEAVING ALMOST 1/4 TANK CAPACITY. THIS HAS BEEN THE SITUATION SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. THE DEALER IS AWARE AND VERIFIED THE ISSUE
Mfg Campaign: 11389645
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT WORK. IT SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS GAS IN THE TANK
Corrective Action:
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT WORK. IT SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS GAS IN THE TANK
Additional Notes:
FUEL GUAGE DOES NOT WORK. IT SHOWS EMPTY WHEN THERE IS GAS IN THE TANK
Mfg Campaign: 11389593
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON DEC 14, 2020 I RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE FROM TOYOTA CONCERNING MY 2019 RAV 4. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW (LEFTOVER) ON MAY 29, 2020. WHEN I RECEIVED THE INTERIM RECALL I HAD HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS WITH APPROXIMATELY 3500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SUBJECT OF RECALL: VEHICLE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING. "THE VEHICLE MAY STOP OPERATING (STALL) AND THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO RESTART IT". "IF A VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH". "WE WILL NOTIFY YOU AGAIN WHEN THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE".I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH SINCE IT INVOLVES MY SAFETY AS THE DRIVER. AS STATED THERE IS NO REMEDY. THE 'LIST' AT TOYOTA WAS STARTED IN JAN OF 2020 FOR AFFECTED MODELS. MY CAR WAS ADDED TO THE LIST IN OCT WHICH MEANS I DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF A VERY SERIOUS RECALL. THE REPAIR PLAN IS DIVIDED INTO PHASES. MY RAV 4 WAS PHASE 10 (!!) BUT HAS BEEN MOVED TO PHASE 11. THE TARGET DATE FOR REPAIR IS LATE MARCH BUT SINCE THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM I DOUBT THIS DATE IS FEASIBLE. AFTER A LOT OF BACK AND FORTH WITH TOYOTA VIA THE DEALERSHIP AND MY INSISTENCE THAT THE CAR IS A DANGER TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAYS, I LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED A LOANER. I AM A 70 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND SPENDING $36,000 FOR A CAR WAS A VERY BIG DECISION. I AM STILL MAKING MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP INDEFINITELY.I HAVE SPOKEN WITH TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT REPURCHASING THE CAR FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE BUT APPARENTLY THEY RARELY DO THIS. THE FACT THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT PART LEADS ME TO CONCLUDE TOYOTA IS RECKLESS AND UNCARING ABOUT THE LIVES OF ITS BUYERS. I HAVE DEALT WITH MANY RECALLS IN MY LIFETIME BUT NOTHING AS FRIGHTENING AS THIS. I FEEL STRONGLY TOYOTA HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CONSUMER TO OFFER A MONETARY (REPURCHASE PRICE) SOLUTION TO THE INTERIM RECALL . (I DON'T KNOW HOW TO UPLOAD)
Corrective Action:
ON DEC 14, 2020 I RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE FROM TOYOTA CONCERNING MY 2019 RAV 4. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW (LEFTOVER) ON MAY 29, 2020. WHEN I RECEIVED THE INTERIM RECALL I HAD HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS WITH APPROXIMATELY 3500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SUBJECT OF RECALL: VEHICLE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING. "THE VEHICLE MAY STOP OPERATING (STALL) AND THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO RESTART IT". "IF A VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH". "WE WILL NOTIFY YOU AGAIN WHEN THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE".I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH SINCE IT INVOLVES MY SAFETY AS THE DRIVER. AS STATED THERE IS NO REMEDY. THE 'LIST' AT TOYOTA WAS STARTED IN JAN OF 2020 FOR AFFECTED MODELS. MY CAR WAS ADDED TO THE LIST IN OCT WHICH MEANS I DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF A VERY SERIOUS RECALL. THE REPAIR PLAN IS DIVIDED INTO PHASES. MY RAV 4 WAS PHASE 10 (!!) BUT HAS BEEN MOVED TO PHASE 11. THE TARGET DATE FOR REPAIR IS LATE MARCH BUT SINCE THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM I DOUBT THIS DATE IS FEASIBLE. AFTER A LOT OF BACK AND FORTH WITH TOYOTA VIA THE DEALERSHIP AND MY INSISTENCE THAT THE CAR IS A DANGER TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAYS, I LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED A LOANER. I AM A 70 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND SPENDING $36,000 FOR A CAR WAS A VERY BIG DECISION. I AM STILL MAKING MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP INDEFINITELY.I HAVE SPOKEN WITH TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT REPURCHASING THE CAR FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE BUT APPARENTLY THEY RARELY DO THIS. THE FACT THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT PART LEADS ME TO CONCLUDE TOYOTA IS RECKLESS AND UNCARING ABOUT THE LIVES OF ITS BUYERS. I HAVE DEALT WITH MANY RECALLS IN MY LIFETIME BUT NOTHING AS FRIGHTENING AS THIS. I FEEL STRONGLY TOYOTA HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CONSUMER TO OFFER A MONETARY (REPURCHASE PRICE) SOLUTION TO THE INTERIM RECALL . (I DON'T KNOW HOW TO UPLOAD)
Additional Notes:
ON DEC 14, 2020 I RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE FROM TOYOTA CONCERNING MY 2019 RAV 4. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW (LEFTOVER) ON MAY 29, 2020. WHEN I RECEIVED THE INTERIM RECALL I HAD HAD THE CAR FOR ALMOST SEVEN MONTHS WITH APPROXIMATELY 3500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. SUBJECT OF RECALL: VEHICLE MAY STALL WHILE DRIVING. "THE VEHICLE MAY STOP OPERATING (STALL) AND THE DRIVER WOULD BE UNABLE TO RESTART IT". "IF A VEHICLE STALL OCCURS WHILE DRIVING, THIS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH". "WE WILL NOTIFY YOU AGAIN WHEN THE REMEDY IS AVAILABLE".I HAVE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH SINCE IT INVOLVES MY SAFETY AS THE DRIVER. AS STATED THERE IS NO REMEDY. THE 'LIST' AT TOYOTA WAS STARTED IN JAN OF 2020 FOR AFFECTED MODELS. MY CAR WAS ADDED TO THE LIST IN OCT WHICH MEANS I DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS BEFORE BEING NOTIFIED OF A VERY SERIOUS RECALL. THE REPAIR PLAN IS DIVIDED INTO PHASES. MY RAV 4 WAS PHASE 10 (!!) BUT HAS BEEN MOVED TO PHASE 11. THE TARGET DATE FOR REPAIR IS LATE MARCH BUT SINCE THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM I DOUBT THIS DATE IS FEASIBLE. AFTER A LOT OF BACK AND FORTH WITH TOYOTA VIA THE DEALERSHIP AND MY INSISTENCE THAT THE CAR IS A DANGER TO DRIVE, ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAYS, I LEFT MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP AND RECEIVED A LOANER. I AM A 70 YEAR OLD WIDOW AND SPENDING $36,000 FOR A CAR WAS A VERY BIG DECISION. I AM STILL MAKING MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON A VEHICLE SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP INDEFINITELY.I HAVE SPOKEN WITH TOYOTA REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT REPURCHASING THE CAR FOR THE PURCHASE PRICE BUT APPARENTLY THEY RARELY DO THIS. THE FACT THERE IS NO REPLACEMENT PART LEADS ME TO CONCLUDE TOYOTA IS RECKLESS AND UNCARING ABOUT THE LIVES OF ITS BUYERS. I HAVE DEALT WITH MANY RECALLS IN MY LIFETIME BUT NOTHING AS FRIGHTENING AS THIS. I FEEL STRONGLY TOYOTA HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO THE CONSUMER TO OFFER A MONETARY (REPURCHASE PRICE) SOLUTION TO THE INTERIM RECALL . (I DON'T KNOW HOW TO UPLOAD)
Mfg Campaign: 11389239
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VENICE TOYOTA (900 US-41 BYP, VENICE, FL 34285; (941) 484-9000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VENICE TOYOTA (900 US-41 BYP, VENICE, FL 34285; (941) 484-9000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VENICE TOYOTA (900 US-41 BYP, VENICE, FL 34285; (941) 484-9000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11389234
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VENICE TOYOTA (900 US-41 BYP, VENICE, FL 34285; (941) 484-9000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VENICE TOYOTA (900 US-41 BYP, VENICE, FL 34285; (941) 484-9000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IDLING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VENICE TOYOTA (900 US-41 BYP, VENICE, FL 34285; (941) 484-9000) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THE VEHICLE WAS WORKING AS DESIGNED AND THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11389234
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
RECEIVED NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER REGARDING DEFECT IN LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION SINCE.
Corrective Action:
RECEIVED NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER REGARDING DEFECT IN LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION SINCE.
Additional Notes:
RECEIVED NOTICE FROM TOYOTA IN OCTOBER REGARDING DEFECT IN LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY INFORMATION SINCE.
Mfg Campaign: 11388582
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Corrective Action:
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Additional Notes:
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11388096
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Corrective Action:
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Additional Notes:
SOME TIMES AT TAKE OFF ENGINE SHUDDERS AS IF TO DIE. AT TIMES WHEN STOPPED WITH CAR IN GEAR AND WINDOW DOWN CAN SMELL ANTIFREEZE. MY WINDOW IS HARDLY EVER DOWN. SOMETIMES EXITING THE CAR I CAN SMELL IT FAINTLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11388096
Recall Date: Jan 14, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Corrective Action:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Additional Notes:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Mfg Campaign: 11387632
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Corrective Action:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Additional Notes:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Mfg Campaign: 11387632
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Corrective Action:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Additional Notes:
MAKE A STRETCH NOISE WHEN I MAKE TURN SHARP ,AND STEERING BECOME STIFF
Mfg Campaign: 11387632
Recall Date: Jan 12, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
COMPLAINT NUMBER 11282036, WHERE IS IT ON THE WEBSITE? THIS WAS MY COMPLAINT CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW, WHY IT IS NOT ON THE WEBSITE
Corrective Action:
COMPLAINT NUMBER 11282036, WHERE IS IT ON THE WEBSITE? THIS WAS MY COMPLAINT CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW, WHY IT IS NOT ON THE WEBSITE
Additional Notes:
COMPLAINT NUMBER 11282036, WHERE IS IT ON THE WEBSITE? THIS WAS MY COMPLAINT CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW, WHY IT IS NOT ON THE WEBSITE
Mfg Campaign: 11387579
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL COMPLETELY. WHEN FUELING, THE PUMP CONSISTENTLY SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK INDICATOR REACHES "FULL". TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO FIX MY VEHICLE DESPITE THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM NOTIFICATION WHICH IS CURRENTLY OCCURRING. I VISITED MY DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO FILL THE TANK BY REPEATEDLY ADDING SMALL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE EACH TIME THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF. NEW JERSEY, WHERE I RESIDE, DOES NOT ALLOW FOR SELF-SERVICE FILLING AND IT IS NOT PRACTICAL, NOR SAFE, TO FILL THE VEHICLE IN THIS MANNER. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SHAPE OF THE FUEL TANK AND/OR THE FUEL SENDER GAUGE. GIVEN TOYOTA'S UNWILLINGNESS TO ADDRESS THIS KNOWN ISSUE, AND THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION CREATED BY REPEATEDLY RESTARTING THE FUEL PUMP AFTER EACH SHUT-OFF IN ORDER TO REACH "FULL" ON THE TANK, TOYOTA SHOULD BE MANDATED TO INITIATE A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, WHERE "AFFECTED" INCLUDES ALL VEHICLES THAT FAIL TO FILL THE TANK AFTER THE INITIAL SHUT-OFF OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Corrective Action:
FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL COMPLETELY. WHEN FUELING, THE PUMP CONSISTENTLY SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK INDICATOR REACHES "FULL". TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO FIX MY VEHICLE DESPITE THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM NOTIFICATION WHICH IS CURRENTLY OCCURRING. I VISITED MY DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO FILL THE TANK BY REPEATEDLY ADDING SMALL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE EACH TIME THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF. NEW JERSEY, WHERE I RESIDE, DOES NOT ALLOW FOR SELF-SERVICE FILLING AND IT IS NOT PRACTICAL, NOR SAFE, TO FILL THE VEHICLE IN THIS MANNER. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SHAPE OF THE FUEL TANK AND/OR THE FUEL SENDER GAUGE. GIVEN TOYOTA'S UNWILLINGNESS TO ADDRESS THIS KNOWN ISSUE, AND THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION CREATED BY REPEATEDLY RESTARTING THE FUEL PUMP AFTER EACH SHUT-OFF IN ORDER TO REACH "FULL" ON THE TANK, TOYOTA SHOULD BE MANDATED TO INITIATE A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, WHERE "AFFECTED" INCLUDES ALL VEHICLES THAT FAIL TO FILL THE TANK AFTER THE INITIAL SHUT-OFF OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Additional Notes:
FUEL TANK WILL NOT FILL COMPLETELY. WHEN FUELING, THE PUMP CONSISTENTLY SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK INDICATOR REACHES "FULL". TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE BUT REFUSES TO FIX MY VEHICLE DESPITE THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM NOTIFICATION WHICH IS CURRENTLY OCCURRING. I VISITED MY DEALER WHO WAS ABLE TO FILL THE TANK BY REPEATEDLY ADDING SMALL AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE EACH TIME THE FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF. NEW JERSEY, WHERE I RESIDE, DOES NOT ALLOW FOR SELF-SERVICE FILLING AND IT IS NOT PRACTICAL, NOR SAFE, TO FILL THE VEHICLE IN THIS MANNER. TOYOTA ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE SHAPE OF THE FUEL TANK AND/OR THE FUEL SENDER GAUGE. GIVEN TOYOTA'S UNWILLINGNESS TO ADDRESS THIS KNOWN ISSUE, AND THE HAZARDOUS SITUATION CREATED BY REPEATEDLY RESTARTING THE FUEL PUMP AFTER EACH SHUT-OFF IN ORDER TO REACH "FULL" ON THE TANK, TOYOTA SHOULD BE MANDATED TO INITIATE A RECALL OF ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, WHERE "AFFECTED" INCLUDES ALL VEHICLES THAT FAIL TO FILL THE TANK AFTER THE INITIAL SHUT-OFF OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Mfg Campaign: 11387078
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TWO MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED A RECALL PAPER. IN PURSUIT OF THIS, I TALKED TO SHORE TOYOTA THAT THE ENGINE RECALL PAPER HAS ARRIVED IN MY CAR AND I HAVE TO WORK FOR IT, BUT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TILL NOW AND EVEN TODAY IT IS 1/5/21 THE PAPER HAS COME IN ITS FOR THAT, BUT IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN THE WORK WILL BE DONE. I OFTEN CALL SHORE TOYOTA BUT THEY DON'T ANSWER THE SAME.
Corrective Action:
TWO MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED A RECALL PAPER. IN PURSUIT OF THIS, I TALKED TO SHORE TOYOTA THAT THE ENGINE RECALL PAPER HAS ARRIVED IN MY CAR AND I HAVE TO WORK FOR IT, BUT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TILL NOW AND EVEN TODAY IT IS 1/5/21 THE PAPER HAS COME IN ITS FOR THAT, BUT IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN THE WORK WILL BE DONE. I OFTEN CALL SHORE TOYOTA BUT THEY DON'T ANSWER THE SAME.
Additional Notes:
TWO MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED A RECALL PAPER. IN PURSUIT OF THIS, I TALKED TO SHORE TOYOTA THAT THE ENGINE RECALL PAPER HAS ARRIVED IN MY CAR AND I HAVE TO WORK FOR IT, BUT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED TILL NOW AND EVEN TODAY IT IS 1/5/21 THE PAPER HAS COME IN ITS FOR THAT, BUT IT IS NOT KNOWN WHEN THE WORK WILL BE DONE. I OFTEN CALL SHORE TOYOTA BUT THEY DON'T ANSWER THE SAME.
Mfg Campaign: 11386731
Recall Date: Jan 5, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11385980
Recall Date: Jan 1, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11385980
Recall Date: Jan 1, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Corrective Action:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Additional Notes:
BATTERY GOES DEAD AND REQUIRES A JUMP START AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK.ENERGENCY BRAKE DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE FIRST TIME.TRANSMISSION CLUNKS AND GRINDS WHEN SHIFTING.HAS BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT TOYOTA DEALERS WHO TELL ME EVERYTHING IS FINE AND I DON'T DRIVE IT ENOUGH.BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2019 AND IT NOW HAS 2901 MILES ON IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11385980
Recall Date: Jan 1, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11385795
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
ROOF RACK IS LEAKING ON BOTH SIDES OF MY RAV4. I CAN'T GET ANY ASSISTANCE WITH GETTING IT FIXED. IT'S A 2019 WITH 58,000 ON IT. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL POST WITH THE SAME ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11385795
Recall Date: Dec 31, 2020
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