Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
13 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 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
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: 23TA15, 23LA03
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2023
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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: 20TB17/20TA17
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2020
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
Consumer Complaints
742 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE 14.5-GALLON GAS TANK IN MY 2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID HAS A DEFECT THAT PREVENTS THE TANK FROM BEING FILLED TO CAPACITY. THIS DEFECT NOT ONLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GAS TANK REGULATIONS, WHICH PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VEHICLES THAT CANNOT FILL 90 PERCENT OR WITHIN TWO GALLONS OF THEIR NOMINAL GAS TANK CAPACITY, BUT SUFFER FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED DRIVING RANGE. THE FUEL TANK DEFECT PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING ANYWHERE NEAR THE VEHICLES' ADVERTISED 550-PLUS-MILE RANGE (I AVERAGE 400-425 GALLONS A TANK), WHICH WAS A MAJOR SELLING POINT AND FOR WHICH I PAID A PREMIUM PRICE FOR; THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY INTERVAL I HAVE TO FILL UP ON GAS. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL, I MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR LEAVE ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY OR DESERTED ROAD AND WITH A NY WINTER, IT IS JUST NOT SAFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WHEN IT IS FREEZING COLD OUTSIDE. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL MAY ALSO DAMAGE MY VEHICLES FUEL SYSTEM TOO! THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THAT IF MY VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL OR THE FUEL IS TOO LOW, THE HYBRID SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ABLE TO START.
Corrective Action:
THE 14.5-GALLON GAS TANK IN MY 2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID HAS A DEFECT THAT PREVENTS THE TANK FROM BEING FILLED TO CAPACITY. THIS DEFECT NOT ONLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GAS TANK REGULATIONS, WHICH PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VEHICLES THAT CANNOT FILL 90 PERCENT OR WITHIN TWO GALLONS OF THEIR NOMINAL GAS TANK CAPACITY, BUT SUFFER FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED DRIVING RANGE. THE FUEL TANK DEFECT PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING ANYWHERE NEAR THE VEHICLES' ADVERTISED 550-PLUS-MILE RANGE (I AVERAGE 400-425 GALLONS A TANK), WHICH WAS A MAJOR SELLING POINT AND FOR WHICH I PAID A PREMIUM PRICE FOR; THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY INTERVAL I HAVE TO FILL UP ON GAS. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL, I MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR LEAVE ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY OR DESERTED ROAD AND WITH A NY WINTER, IT IS JUST NOT SAFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WHEN IT IS FREEZING COLD OUTSIDE. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL MAY ALSO DAMAGE MY VEHICLES FUEL SYSTEM TOO! THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THAT IF MY VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL OR THE FUEL IS TOO LOW, THE HYBRID SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ABLE TO START.
Additional Notes:
THE 14.5-GALLON GAS TANK IN MY 2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID HAS A DEFECT THAT PREVENTS THE TANK FROM BEING FILLED TO CAPACITY. THIS DEFECT NOT ONLY FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GAS TANK REGULATIONS, WHICH PROHIBIT THE SALE OF VEHICLES THAT CANNOT FILL 90 PERCENT OR WITHIN TWO GALLONS OF THEIR NOMINAL GAS TANK CAPACITY, BUT SUFFER FROM A SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED DRIVING RANGE. THE FUEL TANK DEFECT PREVENTS ME FROM GETTING ANYWHERE NEAR THE VEHICLES' ADVERTISED 550-PLUS-MILE RANGE (I AVERAGE 400-425 GALLONS A TANK), WHICH WAS A MAJOR SELLING POINT AND FOR WHICH I PAID A PREMIUM PRICE FOR; THIS HAPPENS AT EVERY INTERVAL I HAVE TO FILL UP ON GAS. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL, I MAY RUN OUT OF FUEL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR LEAVE ME STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF A BUSY OR DESERTED ROAD AND WITH A NY WINTER, IT IS JUST NOT SAFE TO BE STRANDED IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WHEN IT IS FREEZING COLD OUTSIDE. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL MAY ALSO DAMAGE MY VEHICLES FUEL SYSTEM TOO! THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THAT IF MY VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF FUEL OR THE FUEL IS TOO LOW, THE HYBRID SYSTEM MAY NOT BE ABLE TO START.
Mfg Campaign: 11378093
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
OUR 2020RAV4 HYBRID HAS FAILED TO START TWICE (5/5/2020 AND 12/5/2020) AFTER SITTING ONLY 1-2 DAYS IN OUR GARAGE. IT REQUIRED JUMPING TO BE RECHARGED. FROM THE CARGURUS SITE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO DEFINITE SOLUTION YET, PERHAPS A BAD BATCH OF BATTERIES, PERHAPS A SOFRWARE UPDATE NEEDED, OR SOMETHING ELSE? TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIGURE IT OUT AND FIX IT! WE DON'T FEEL LIKE A NEW, EXPENSIVE VEHICLE CAN BE DEPENDED ON.
Corrective Action:
OUR 2020RAV4 HYBRID HAS FAILED TO START TWICE (5/5/2020 AND 12/5/2020) AFTER SITTING ONLY 1-2 DAYS IN OUR GARAGE. IT REQUIRED JUMPING TO BE RECHARGED. FROM THE CARGURUS SITE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO DEFINITE SOLUTION YET, PERHAPS A BAD BATCH OF BATTERIES, PERHAPS A SOFRWARE UPDATE NEEDED, OR SOMETHING ELSE? TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIGURE IT OUT AND FIX IT! WE DON'T FEEL LIKE A NEW, EXPENSIVE VEHICLE CAN BE DEPENDED ON.
Additional Notes:
OUR 2020RAV4 HYBRID HAS FAILED TO START TWICE (5/5/2020 AND 12/5/2020) AFTER SITTING ONLY 1-2 DAYS IN OUR GARAGE. IT REQUIRED JUMPING TO BE RECHARGED. FROM THE CARGURUS SITE, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO DEFINITE SOLUTION YET, PERHAPS A BAD BATCH OF BATTERIES, PERHAPS A SOFRWARE UPDATE NEEDED, OR SOMETHING ELSE? TOYOTA NEEDS TO FIGURE IT OUT AND FIX IT! WE DON'T FEEL LIKE A NEW, EXPENSIVE VEHICLE CAN BE DEPENDED ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11378169
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE FUEL TANK IS RATED AT 14.6 GAL BUT THE MOST I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT IS 11 GAL. THE ISSUE IS CONSISTENT ACROSS EVERY FUELING PERIODS AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER TWICE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN THAT THE FUEL TANK HAS NO ISSUES. I HAVE SHOWN THE PROOFS TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND YET THEY DENY CLAIMS.
Corrective Action:
THE FUEL TANK IS RATED AT 14.6 GAL BUT THE MOST I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT IS 11 GAL. THE ISSUE IS CONSISTENT ACROSS EVERY FUELING PERIODS AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER TWICE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN THAT THE FUEL TANK HAS NO ISSUES. I HAVE SHOWN THE PROOFS TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND YET THEY DENY CLAIMS.
Additional Notes:
THE FUEL TANK IS RATED AT 14.6 GAL BUT THE MOST I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT IS 11 GAL. THE ISSUE IS CONSISTENT ACROSS EVERY FUELING PERIODS AND AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER TWICE, THE ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED AND THE RESPONSE HAS BEEN THAT THE FUEL TANK HAS NO ISSUES. I HAVE SHOWN THE PROOFS TO THE SERVICE CENTER AND YET THEY DENY CLAIMS.
Mfg Campaign: 11377489
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW 2020 RAV4 HYBRID ON 7/1/2020 AND WAS TOLD THE CAR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. STARTED WITH 2ND TANK OF GAS FILL UP, I NOTICE THE METER READING IS NOT CORRECT. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AWAY ON 7/1/2020, THE READING SHOW SOMETHING LIKE "520 MILES TO EMPTY". WITH THE 2ND TANK FILL UP, THE READING CHANGED TO "480 MILES TO EMPTY". WHEN COMES TO THE 4TH TANK FILL UP, THE READ IS NOW SHOWING "410 MILES TO EMPTY". ALSO, BASED ON THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS, THE TANK SIZE IS 14.5 GAL, BUT I CAN ONLY FILL UP AROUND 10 GALLONS OF GAS, THE TANK WOULD BE FULL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT TODAY. I WAS JUST TOLD THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ALONG WITH SOME OTHER PARTS ON THE ALMOST BRAND NEW CAR. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. TOYOTA SOLD THE CAR WITH MAJOR ISSUE TO ME AND WITHOUT DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THE SALE. THE ISSUE WAS LONG EXIST BEFORE I PURCHASE THE CAR AFTER GOOGLED THE ISSUE ONLINE. THEY SHOULD HAVE DISCLOSED THE FAULTY ISSUE OF THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE.
Corrective Action:
I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW 2020 RAV4 HYBRID ON 7/1/2020 AND WAS TOLD THE CAR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. STARTED WITH 2ND TANK OF GAS FILL UP, I NOTICE THE METER READING IS NOT CORRECT. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AWAY ON 7/1/2020, THE READING SHOW SOMETHING LIKE "520 MILES TO EMPTY". WITH THE 2ND TANK FILL UP, THE READING CHANGED TO "480 MILES TO EMPTY". WHEN COMES TO THE 4TH TANK FILL UP, THE READ IS NOW SHOWING "410 MILES TO EMPTY". ALSO, BASED ON THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS, THE TANK SIZE IS 14.5 GAL, BUT I CAN ONLY FILL UP AROUND 10 GALLONS OF GAS, THE TANK WOULD BE FULL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT TODAY. I WAS JUST TOLD THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ALONG WITH SOME OTHER PARTS ON THE ALMOST BRAND NEW CAR. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. TOYOTA SOLD THE CAR WITH MAJOR ISSUE TO ME AND WITHOUT DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THE SALE. THE ISSUE WAS LONG EXIST BEFORE I PURCHASE THE CAR AFTER GOOGLED THE ISSUE ONLINE. THEY SHOULD HAVE DISCLOSED THE FAULTY ISSUE OF THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE.
Additional Notes:
I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW 2020 RAV4 HYBRID ON 7/1/2020 AND WAS TOLD THE CAR IS IN PERFECT CONDITION WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. STARTED WITH 2ND TANK OF GAS FILL UP, I NOTICE THE METER READING IS NOT CORRECT. WHEN I DROVE THE CAR AWAY ON 7/1/2020, THE READING SHOW SOMETHING LIKE "520 MILES TO EMPTY". WITH THE 2ND TANK FILL UP, THE READING CHANGED TO "480 MILES TO EMPTY". WHEN COMES TO THE 4TH TANK FILL UP, THE READ IS NOW SHOWING "410 MILES TO EMPTY". ALSO, BASED ON THE CAR SPECIFICATIONS, THE TANK SIZE IS 14.5 GAL, BUT I CAN ONLY FILL UP AROUND 10 GALLONS OF GAS, THE TANK WOULD BE FULL. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT TODAY. I WAS JUST TOLD THEY NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ALONG WITH SOME OTHER PARTS ON THE ALMOST BRAND NEW CAR. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. TOYOTA SOLD THE CAR WITH MAJOR ISSUE TO ME AND WITHOUT DISCLOSE THE INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THE SALE. THE ISSUE WAS LONG EXIST BEFORE I PURCHASE THE CAR AFTER GOOGLED THE ISSUE ONLINE. THEY SHOULD HAVE DISCLOSED THE FAULTY ISSUE OF THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE PURCHASE.
Mfg Campaign: 11377400
Recall Date: Dec 1, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR DID NOT START AFTER 2 DAYS OF NOT USING IT.
Corrective Action:
CAR DID NOT START AFTER 2 DAYS OF NOT USING IT.
Additional Notes:
CAR DID NOT START AFTER 2 DAYS OF NOT USING IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11376512
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR DID NOT START AFTER 2 DAYS OF NOT USING IT.
Corrective Action:
CAR DID NOT START AFTER 2 DAYS OF NOT USING IT.
Additional Notes:
CAR DID NOT START AFTER 2 DAYS OF NOT USING IT.
Mfg Campaign: 11376512
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE. ONLY HAS 2,200 MILES ON IT. DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING SAYING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND CHECK ENGINE/ OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE FROM OTHER REVIEWS. TOYOTA NEEDS A RECALL OR WE NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! UNACCEPTABLE. LOOKING INTO CA LEMON LAW.
Corrective Action:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE. ONLY HAS 2,200 MILES ON IT. DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING SAYING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND CHECK ENGINE/ OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE FROM OTHER REVIEWS. TOYOTA NEEDS A RECALL OR WE NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! UNACCEPTABLE. LOOKING INTO CA LEMON LAW.
Additional Notes:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE. ONLY HAS 2,200 MILES ON IT. DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING SAYING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND CHECK ENGINE/ OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE FROM OTHER REVIEWS. TOYOTA NEEDS A RECALL OR WE NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! UNACCEPTABLE. LOOKING INTO CA LEMON LAW.
Mfg Campaign: 11376655
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE. ONLY HAS 2,200 MILES ON IT. DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING SAYING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND CHECK ENGINE/ OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE FROM OTHER REVIEWS. TOYOTA NEEDS A RECALL OR WE NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! UNACCEPTABLE. LOOKING INTO CA LEMON LAW.
Corrective Action:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE. ONLY HAS 2,200 MILES ON IT. DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING SAYING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND CHECK ENGINE/ OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE FROM OTHER REVIEWS. TOYOTA NEEDS A RECALL OR WE NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! UNACCEPTABLE. LOOKING INTO CA LEMON LAW.
Additional Notes:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT IN MY GARAGE. ONLY HAS 2,200 MILES ON IT. DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKERING SAYING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION AND CHECK ENGINE/ OTHER WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. SEEMS TO BE A HUGE ISSUE FROM OTHER REVIEWS. TOYOTA NEEDS A RECALL OR WE NEED TO FILE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT! UNACCEPTABLE. LOOKING INTO CA LEMON LAW.
Mfg Campaign: 11376655
Recall Date: Nov 27, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING UNUSED FOR A FEW DAYS. BATTERY IS FINE; CAR COMPLETELY DEAD.
Corrective Action:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING UNUSED FOR A FEW DAYS. BATTERY IS FINE; CAR COMPLETELY DEAD.
Additional Notes:
CAR WOULD NOT START AFTER SITTING UNUSED FOR A FEW DAYS. BATTERY IS FINE; CAR COMPLETELY DEAD.
Mfg Campaign: 11376101
Recall Date: Nov 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TOYOTA'S CLAIM OF A 3,500 POUND TOW CAPACITY IS NOT TRUE. I CANNOT TOW A 3,000 POUND HOUSE TRAILER LEGALLY WITH THEIR OEM 4-PRONG WIRING HARNESS. A 7-BLADE PLUG IS REQUIRED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND TOYOTA DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS HARNESS. FALSE ADVERTISING AND SUCKER PROMOTION IS THE PROBLEM. BAIT AND SWITCH!!! SO SAD. VERY ANGRY!
Corrective Action:
TOYOTA'S CLAIM OF A 3,500 POUND TOW CAPACITY IS NOT TRUE. I CANNOT TOW A 3,000 POUND HOUSE TRAILER LEGALLY WITH THEIR OEM 4-PRONG WIRING HARNESS. A 7-BLADE PLUG IS REQUIRED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND TOYOTA DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS HARNESS. FALSE ADVERTISING AND SUCKER PROMOTION IS THE PROBLEM. BAIT AND SWITCH!!! SO SAD. VERY ANGRY!
Additional Notes:
TOYOTA'S CLAIM OF A 3,500 POUND TOW CAPACITY IS NOT TRUE. I CANNOT TOW A 3,000 POUND HOUSE TRAILER LEGALLY WITH THEIR OEM 4-PRONG WIRING HARNESS. A 7-BLADE PLUG IS REQUIRED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND TOYOTA DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS HARNESS. FALSE ADVERTISING AND SUCKER PROMOTION IS THE PROBLEM. BAIT AND SWITCH!!! SO SAD. VERY ANGRY!
Mfg Campaign: 11375744
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
TOYOTA'S CLAIM OF A 3,500 POUND TOW CAPACITY IS NOT TRUE. I CANNOT TOW A 3,000 POUND HOUSE TRAILER LEGALLY WITH THEIR OEM 4-PRONG WIRING HARNESS. A 7-BLADE PLUG IS REQUIRED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND TOYOTA DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS HARNESS. FALSE ADVERTISING AND SUCKER PROMOTION IS THE PROBLEM. BAIT AND SWITCH!!! SO SAD. VERY ANGRY!
Corrective Action:
TOYOTA'S CLAIM OF A 3,500 POUND TOW CAPACITY IS NOT TRUE. I CANNOT TOW A 3,000 POUND HOUSE TRAILER LEGALLY WITH THEIR OEM 4-PRONG WIRING HARNESS. A 7-BLADE PLUG IS REQUIRED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND TOYOTA DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS HARNESS. FALSE ADVERTISING AND SUCKER PROMOTION IS THE PROBLEM. BAIT AND SWITCH!!! SO SAD. VERY ANGRY!
Additional Notes:
TOYOTA'S CLAIM OF A 3,500 POUND TOW CAPACITY IS NOT TRUE. I CANNOT TOW A 3,000 POUND HOUSE TRAILER LEGALLY WITH THEIR OEM 4-PRONG WIRING HARNESS. A 7-BLADE PLUG IS REQUIRED TO PASS STATE INSPECTION AND TOYOTA DOES NOT AND WILL NOT PROVIDE THIS HARNESS. FALSE ADVERTISING AND SUCKER PROMOTION IS THE PROBLEM. BAIT AND SWITCH!!! SO SAD. VERY ANGRY!
Mfg Campaign: 11375744
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY ISN'T HOLDING A CHARGE. TEMPS OUTSIDE ARE GETTING COLDER BUT NOT THAT COLD. DON'T DRIVE IT ON SUNDAYS, BATTERY IS DEAD DEAD ON MONDAY MORNINGS. DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 30 MILES PER DAY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND STILL SLOW TO START IN THE MORNINGS. NOW RUN IT IDLING FOR 20 MINUTES SUNDAY EVENING TO ENSURE IT STARTS MONDAY MORNING
Corrective Action:
BATTERY ISN'T HOLDING A CHARGE. TEMPS OUTSIDE ARE GETTING COLDER BUT NOT THAT COLD. DON'T DRIVE IT ON SUNDAYS, BATTERY IS DEAD DEAD ON MONDAY MORNINGS. DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 30 MILES PER DAY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND STILL SLOW TO START IN THE MORNINGS. NOW RUN IT IDLING FOR 20 MINUTES SUNDAY EVENING TO ENSURE IT STARTS MONDAY MORNING
Additional Notes:
BATTERY ISN'T HOLDING A CHARGE. TEMPS OUTSIDE ARE GETTING COLDER BUT NOT THAT COLD. DON'T DRIVE IT ON SUNDAYS, BATTERY IS DEAD DEAD ON MONDAY MORNINGS. DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 30 MILES PER DAY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND STILL SLOW TO START IN THE MORNINGS. NOW RUN IT IDLING FOR 20 MINUTES SUNDAY EVENING TO ENSURE IT STARTS MONDAY MORNING
Mfg Campaign: 11375593
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
BATTERY ISN'T HOLDING A CHARGE. TEMPS OUTSIDE ARE GETTING COLDER BUT NOT THAT COLD. DON'T DRIVE IT ON SUNDAYS, BATTERY IS DEAD DEAD ON MONDAY MORNINGS. DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 30 MILES PER DAY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND STILL SLOW TO START IN THE MORNINGS. NOW RUN IT IDLING FOR 20 MINUTES SUNDAY EVENING TO ENSURE IT STARTS MONDAY MORNING
Corrective Action:
BATTERY ISN'T HOLDING A CHARGE. TEMPS OUTSIDE ARE GETTING COLDER BUT NOT THAT COLD. DON'T DRIVE IT ON SUNDAYS, BATTERY IS DEAD DEAD ON MONDAY MORNINGS. DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 30 MILES PER DAY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND STILL SLOW TO START IN THE MORNINGS. NOW RUN IT IDLING FOR 20 MINUTES SUNDAY EVENING TO ENSURE IT STARTS MONDAY MORNING
Additional Notes:
BATTERY ISN'T HOLDING A CHARGE. TEMPS OUTSIDE ARE GETTING COLDER BUT NOT THAT COLD. DON'T DRIVE IT ON SUNDAYS, BATTERY IS DEAD DEAD ON MONDAY MORNINGS. DRIVE AN AVERAGE OF 30 MILES PER DAY. BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP AND STILL SLOW TO START IN THE MORNINGS. NOW RUN IT IDLING FOR 20 MINUTES SUNDAY EVENING TO ENSURE IT STARTS MONDAY MORNING
Mfg Campaign: 11375593
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
OUR CAR SAT FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT BEING USED AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. READ ONLINE MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS HAVING SIMILIAR ISSUES, SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY
Corrective Action:
OUR CAR SAT FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT BEING USED AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. READ ONLINE MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS HAVING SIMILIAR ISSUES, SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY
Additional Notes:
OUR CAR SAT FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT BEING USED AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. READ ONLINE MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS HAVING SIMILIAR ISSUES, SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY
Mfg Campaign: 11374816
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
OUR CAR SAT FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT BEING USED AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. READ ONLINE MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS HAVING SIMILIAR ISSUES, SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY
Corrective Action:
OUR CAR SAT FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT BEING USED AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. READ ONLINE MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS HAVING SIMILIAR ISSUES, SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY
Additional Notes:
OUR CAR SAT FOR 2 DAYS WITHOUT BEING USED AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. READ ONLINE MANY OTHER RAV4 OWNERS HAVING SIMILIAR ISSUES, SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY
Mfg Campaign: 11374816
Recall Date: Nov 16, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY AND SHOWS INACCURATE READING ON THE DRIVER CONSOLE
Corrective Action:
FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY AND SHOWS INACCURATE READING ON THE DRIVER CONSOLE
Additional Notes:
FUEL TANK DOES NOT FILL COMPLETELY AND SHOWS INACCURATE READING ON THE DRIVER CONSOLE
Mfg Campaign: 11374750
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT ON THE GAS TANK OF MY TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID LE TURNS ON, I AM ONLY ABLE TO FILL THE TANK WITH 10.5 GALLONS. TOYOTA SPECS STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK SHOULD HAVE A 14.5 GALLON CAPACITY, AND WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT TURNS ON, THERE SHOULD BE 2.3 GALLONS LEFT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. I HAVE COMMUNICATED THIS TO TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND TO ROSEVILLE TOYOTA IN CALIFORNIA, BUT THEY STATE THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT WITHIN THE LIST OF AFFECTED CARS, AND THEY REFUSE TO CHECK ON THE ISSUE TO CONFIRM MY COMPLAINT AND ADD MY VIN TO ANY PROGRAM OR SUPPORT THEY MIGHT HAVE.
Corrective Action:
WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT ON THE GAS TANK OF MY TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID LE TURNS ON, I AM ONLY ABLE TO FILL THE TANK WITH 10.5 GALLONS. TOYOTA SPECS STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK SHOULD HAVE A 14.5 GALLON CAPACITY, AND WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT TURNS ON, THERE SHOULD BE 2.3 GALLONS LEFT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. I HAVE COMMUNICATED THIS TO TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND TO ROSEVILLE TOYOTA IN CALIFORNIA, BUT THEY STATE THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT WITHIN THE LIST OF AFFECTED CARS, AND THEY REFUSE TO CHECK ON THE ISSUE TO CONFIRM MY COMPLAINT AND ADD MY VIN TO ANY PROGRAM OR SUPPORT THEY MIGHT HAVE.
Additional Notes:
WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT ON THE GAS TANK OF MY TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID LE TURNS ON, I AM ONLY ABLE TO FILL THE TANK WITH 10.5 GALLONS. TOYOTA SPECS STATES THAT THE FUEL TANK SHOULD HAVE A 14.5 GALLON CAPACITY, AND WHEN THE EMPTY LIGHT TURNS ON, THERE SHOULD BE 2.3 GALLONS LEFT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. I HAVE COMMUNICATED THIS TO TOYOTA HEADQUARTERS AND TO ROSEVILLE TOYOTA IN CALIFORNIA, BUT THEY STATE THAT MY VIN NUMBER IS NOT WITHIN THE LIST OF AFFECTED CARS, AND THEY REFUSE TO CHECK ON THE ISSUE TO CONFIRM MY COMPLAINT AND ADD MY VIN TO ANY PROGRAM OR SUPPORT THEY MIGHT HAVE.
Mfg Campaign: 11374583
Recall Date: Nov 13, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR HAS APPROX 900 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES. TOYOTA SVC DEPT IS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD I'M NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH AND THAT THEY CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START OR NOT, VERY FRUSTRATING.
Corrective Action:
CAR HAS APPROX 900 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES. TOYOTA SVC DEPT IS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD I'M NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH AND THAT THEY CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START OR NOT, VERY FRUSTRATING.
Additional Notes:
CAR HAS APPROX 900 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES. TOYOTA SVC DEPT IS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD I'M NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH AND THAT THEY CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START OR NOT, VERY FRUSTRATING.
Mfg Campaign: 11374314
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR HAS APPROX 900 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES. TOYOTA SVC DEPT IS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD I'M NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH AND THAT THEY CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START OR NOT, VERY FRUSTRATING.
Corrective Action:
CAR HAS APPROX 900 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES. TOYOTA SVC DEPT IS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD I'M NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH AND THAT THEY CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START OR NOT, VERY FRUSTRATING.
Additional Notes:
CAR HAS APPROX 900 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES AND JUMP STARTED 3 TIMES. TOYOTA SVC DEPT IS UNABLE TO REPRODUCE OR IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM, I WAS TOLD I'M NOT DRIVING THE CAR ENOUGH AND THAT THEY CAN'T FIX A PROBLEM WHEN THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS, I NEVER KNOW WHEN THE CAR WILL START OR NOT, VERY FRUSTRATING.
Mfg Campaign: 11374314
Recall Date: Nov 12, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THE GAS TANK IS RATED AT 14.5 GALLONS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 10 GALLONS OF GAS AT FILL UP ONCE I HAVE GONE 30 MILES AFTER I HAVE 0 MILES REMAINING TO FILL UP. I CAN NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR 580 MILES AS TOYOTA HAS STATED. I DO GET AROUND 43 MPG DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC ONLY.
Corrective Action:
THE GAS TANK IS RATED AT 14.5 GALLONS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 10 GALLONS OF GAS AT FILL UP ONCE I HAVE GONE 30 MILES AFTER I HAVE 0 MILES REMAINING TO FILL UP. I CAN NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR 580 MILES AS TOYOTA HAS STATED. I DO GET AROUND 43 MPG DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC ONLY.
Additional Notes:
THE GAS TANK IS RATED AT 14.5 GALLONS. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET MORE THAN 10 GALLONS OF GAS AT FILL UP ONCE I HAVE GONE 30 MILES AFTER I HAVE 0 MILES REMAINING TO FILL UP. I CAN NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR 580 MILES AS TOYOTA HAS STATED. I DO GET AROUND 43 MPG DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC ONLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11373461
Recall Date: Nov 6, 2020
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