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Engine complaints
13 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 4, 2025
Engine
Subject: Request to Consider Recall for 2009 Toyota Matrix Excessive Oil Consumption Dear Toyota Motor Corporation/NHTSA, I am writing to bring to your attention a persistent issue with my 2009 Toyota Matrix, which has been experiencing excessive oil consumption. Despite regular maintenance and oil changes, the vehicle conti…
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Subject: Request to Consider Recall for 2009 Toyota Matrix Excessive Oil Consumption Dear Toyota Motor Corporation/NHTSA, I am writing to bring to your attention a persistent issue with my 2009 Toyota Matrix, which has been experiencing excessive oil consumption. Despite regular maintenance and oil changes, the vehicle continues to burn through oil at an alarming rate, posing potential environmental and safety hazards. After researching this issue, I found that numerous 2009 Toyota Matrix owners have reported similar problems, suggesting a possible design or manufacturing flaw. I believe it is essential for Toyota to acknowledge this issue and take corrective action to ensure the safety and well-being of drivers and the environment. I respectfully request that you consider adding excessive oil consumption to the list of recalls for the 2009 Toyota Matrix. I would appreciate it if you could look into this matter and take necessary steps to address this issue. Please find below the details of my vehicle: - Year: 2009 - Make: Toyota - Model: Matrix - Mileage: 92000 - Engine: 2.4L 2AZ-FE Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
NHTSA ODI #11646145
160,000 miles · Apr 13, 2021
EngineStructureUnknown Or OtherFire
WHILE DRIVING HOME MY CAR STARTED BURNING. I PULLED OVER WITH SMOKE POURING OUT OF THE ENGINE AREA AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING UP FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE. THE FIRE GREW UNTIL IT ENGULFED THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE 2009 MATRIX WAS TOTAL…
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WHILE DRIVING HOME MY CAR STARTED BURNING. I PULLED OVER WITH SMOKE POURING OUT OF THE ENGINE AREA AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING UP FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE. THE FIRE GREW UNTIL IT ENGULFED THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE 2009 MATRIX WAS TOTALLY DESTROYED. I NOTICED NO PRIOR WARNING SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS.
NHTSA ODI #11407984
110,000 miles · Nov 16, 2020
Engine
MY VEHICLE IS GOING THROUGH SEVERAL QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN THE 3,000 MILE RANGE. EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION.
NHTSA ODI #11374929
114,000 miles · Sep 18, 2018
Electrical SystemEngine
VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. ALL INSTANCES THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM IS RANDOM AND NON-REPEATABLE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE STALL WHILE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RANGING FROM 15 MPH TO 55+ MPH (ON HIGHWAYS OR EVEN LOCAL ROADS). MOST RECENT STALL WAS 09/17/2018. MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, VEHICLE STALLED. TURNED THE IG…
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VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES. ALL INSTANCES THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. PROBLEM IS RANDOM AND NON-REPEATABLE. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE STALL WHILE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS RANGING FROM 15 MPH TO 55+ MPH (ON HIGHWAYS OR EVEN LOCAL ROADS). MOST RECENT STALL WAS 09/17/2018. MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, VEHICLE STALLED. TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, WENT TO TURN BACK ON, STALLED AGAIN. TURNED OFF, WAITED FOR A MOMENT, STARTED THE MOTOR AND VEHICLE RAN WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. IN DOING READING, I SEE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODAL HAS BEEN RECALLED FOR THE TOYOTA MATRIX UP TO AND INCLUDING 2008 MODELS. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO 2009 MODELS. I HAVE ALSO DONE SOME READING THAT THERE WAS OVERLAP BETWEEN PRODUCTION YEARS OF 2008/2009 WHERE PARTS WERE USED FROM THE 2008 MODELS IN THE 2009 MODELS WHICH FURTHERS MY EMPHASIS TO EXPAND THE RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #11130045
Mileage unknown · Jul 2, 2018
Engine
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR HAS BEEN USING OIL LIKE CRAZY. I REPLACE ALL 5 QTS OF OIL AT LEAST 1.5 TIMES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT OTHER THAN AN ENGINE REBUILD I AM PRETTY MUCH OUT OF LUCK. THE CAR NOW HAS APPOX 185K MILES. THE USE OF OIL HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE AROUND 75K. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH …
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I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND THE CAR HAS BEEN USING OIL LIKE CRAZY. I REPLACE ALL 5 QTS OF OIL AT LEAST 1.5 TIMES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT OTHER THAN AN ENGINE REBUILD I AM PRETTY MUCH OUT OF LUCK. THE CAR NOW HAS APPOX 185K MILES. THE USE OF OIL HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE AROUND 75K. I HAVE DONE A LITTLE RESEARCH AND SAW A SERVICE BULLETIN, BUT BY THE TIME IT WAS ISSUED MY CAR WAS OUTSIDE OF THE MILEAGE RANGE IT COVERED.
NHTSA ODI #11105186
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2018
Engine
I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA. MY VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF OIL. PERIOD BEFORE 3,000 MILES. NO "RED" OIL LIGHT. IT JUST RUNS OUT OF OIL. I TOOK IT FOR TOYOTA OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND IT PASSED. SO I GO FOR A SECOND TEST. NO. THE 10 YEAR 150,000 EXTENDED WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. SO I AM NOW STUCK PUTTING OIL IN THIS VEHICLE WE…
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I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH TOYOTA. MY VEHICLE RUNS OUT OF OIL. PERIOD BEFORE 3,000 MILES. NO "RED" OIL LIGHT. IT JUST RUNS OUT OF OIL. I TOOK IT FOR TOYOTA OIL CONSUMPTION TEST AND IT PASSED. SO I GO FOR A SECOND TEST. NO. THE 10 YEAR 150,000 EXTENDED WARRANTY IS EXPIRED. SO I AM NOW STUCK PUTTING OIL IN THIS VEHICLE WEEKLY UNTIL IT ULTIMATELY FAILS. IT RUNS ROUGH AND I EXPECT IT TO FAIL. SHAME ON NTSB AND TOYOTA FOR NOT RECALLING THIS MOTOR. I GET A 10 YEAR WARRANTY THAT STARTS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS FIRST USED - NOT WHEN I'M NOTIFIED. VERY SHADY AND UNETHICAL. I ALSO HAVE RESERVATIONS THAT THE TEST WAS PROPERLY IMPLEMENTED.
NHTSA ODI #11092854
105,801 miles · Mar 19, 2018
Engine
I STARTED NOTICING A KNOCKING IN MY ENGINE. I REPORTED IT TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 9-9-14. I WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT( THE ONE THAT HAS DONE ALL OF MY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE) " NO ABNORMAL SOUNDS HEARD AT THIS TIME." IN HIND SIGHT MAYBE THEY DIDN'T HEAR THE NOISE BECAUSE SHE WAS LOW ON OIL AND ONLY LIS…
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I STARTED NOTICING A KNOCKING IN MY ENGINE. I REPORTED IT TO THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 9-9-14. I WAS TOLD BY THE TOYOTA SERVICE DEPARTMENT( THE ONE THAT HAS DONE ALL OF MY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE) " NO ABNORMAL SOUNDS HEARD AT THIS TIME." IN HIND SIGHT MAYBE THEY DIDN'T HEAR THE NOISE BECAUSE SHE WAS LOW ON OIL AND ONLY LISTEND FOR THE NOISE AFTER THE OIL CHANGE. I WAS NEVER TOLD THAT I SHOULD CHECK MY OIL FOR LEAKAGE IN BETWEEN MY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE! I CHECKED MY OIL ONE DAY AT RANDOM AFTER I HEARD KNOCKING AGAIN AND SHE WAS VERY LOW ON OIL. I TOOK HER TO TOYOTA AND TOLD THEM SHE WAS CONSUMING OIL. THEY SUGGESTED A FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE FOR WHICH THEY DID ON 1-12-17, WHICH DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. ON 9-12-17 AT HER NEXT APPOINTMENT I REPORTED AGAIN THE OIL USAGE.OUTCOME; " PERFORMED INSPECTION, FOUND SLIGHT OIL SEEPAGE AT ENGINE OIL PAN. PCV SYSTEM IS WORKING. ENGINE MUST BE BURNING OIL. PISTONS AND RINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED." BIG SURPRISE THERE. I WAS SO NAIVE BUT I DID TAKE HER TO DIFFERENT TOYOTA SERVICE PLACE FOR A SECOND OPINION. AND YES YOU GUESSED IT ANOTHER ENGINE OIL CLEANER SERVICE. AND SUGGESTED PISTON AND RINGS REPLACED. IT WAS A MECHANIC FRIEND THAT WE TOOK HER TO THAT KINDLY DID SOME SEARCHING AND FOUND THAT TOYOTA HAD ISSUED A TSB ON AUGUST 11, 2011[1](# FN:1) TO DEALERSHIPS WHICH SAYS: " SOME 2006-2011 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2AZ-FE ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MINIMIZE OIL CONSUMPTION." AND THAT PO3O# (CYLINDER # MISFIRE DETECTED) DTC MAY ALSO BE SET AS A RESULT OF OIL CONSUPTION" OBVIOUSLY THERE WAS THERE IS A DESIGN ERROR OF THE PISTONS.
NHTSA ODI #11080304
Mileage unknown · Mar 13, 2018
Engine
ENGINE BURNS OIL AT A RATE OF 1 QUART EVERY 500 MILES. MILEAGE IS ONLY 105,000
NHTSA ODI #11078891
71,000 miles · Apr 13, 2017
Engine
ENGIN USED 2 1/2 QUATS OF OIL BETWEEN OIL CHANGES.ENGIN ONLY HAS 71000 MILE ON IT
NHTSA ODI #10972347
Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2017
Engine
HAD A OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL THAT THE DEALER SAID IT PASSED THE TEST BECAUSE IT DID'T LOSE 1 QT OF OIL DURING A 1200 MILE TIME. WAS TOLD IT IS NORMAL FOR OIL TO DISSAPPEAR
NHTSA ODI #10970050
Official recalls
8Oct 17, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Jan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Jan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
Oct 22, 2015
Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.
Apr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Oct 10, 2012
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.
Jan 21, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Aug 27, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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