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Tires complaints
65 reportsClear category filter5,400 miles · Nov 10, 2008
Tires
EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS SIENNA 2006, I HAVE NOTICED BOTH OF MY BACK DUNLOP TIRES ARE LEAKING AIR FREQUENTLY STARTING ON FEB 2008. THE MILEAGE AS OF TODAY IS ONLY 5400. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK TIRE POPPED AND I HAVE TO REPLACED WITH THE MICHELIN. AS FOR THE LEFT SIDE, EVERY WEEK, IT DROPPED TO 20PSI. I HAVE TO PUMP IT BAC…
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EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS SIENNA 2006, I HAVE NOTICED BOTH OF MY BACK DUNLOP TIRES ARE LEAKING AIR FREQUENTLY STARTING ON FEB 2008. THE MILEAGE AS OF TODAY IS ONLY 5400. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BACK TIRE POPPED AND I HAVE TO REPLACED WITH THE MICHELIN. AS FOR THE LEFT SIDE, EVERY WEEK, IT DROPPED TO 20PSI. I HAVE TO PUMP IT BACK UP TO 35-40PSI EVERY WEEK. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, NO HOLES OR ANY PROBLEM FOUND ON THE DUNLOP. THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRE. I ASK THEM WHY IT DIDN'T HAPPEN TO THE FRONT TIRE THEN, WHY ONLY THE BACK TIRES? I TOLD THEM IT MUST BE THE MANUFACTURER PROBLEM AND THEY HAVE TO REPLACE. NO COMMENTS FROM THEM AND THEY SAID I HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE TO REPLACE IT. STUPID IDIOT SOLUTION FROM THEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10248287
8,000 miles · Nov 3, 2008
Tires
THIS REPORT IS FOR MY MOTHER IN LAW'S 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XE AWD MINIVAN WITH THE DUNLOP RUNFLAT TIRES. THIS MINIVAN HAS HAD 2 "DEFECTIVE" TIRES ON IT SINCE IT'S PURCHASE AND WITH LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THE TIRES. BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, BUT WE CONTINUE TO HAVE TIRE/PRESSURE PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE BOTH TIRES WERE RU…
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THIS REPORT IS FOR MY MOTHER IN LAW'S 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XE AWD MINIVAN WITH THE DUNLOP RUNFLAT TIRES. THIS MINIVAN HAS HAD 2 "DEFECTIVE" TIRES ON IT SINCE IT'S PURCHASE AND WITH LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THE TIRES. BOTH TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, BUT WE CONTINUE TO HAVE TIRE/PRESSURE PROBLEMS. I BELIEVE BOTH TIRES WERE RUINED DUE TO THE PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM NOT DETECTING LOW PRESSURE IN THE TIRES AND CAUSING THE SIDE WALLS TO COLLAPSE AFTER CONTINUED DRIVING. LUCKILY, NOBODY HAS BEEN INJURED, HOWEVER IF DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS WITH THIS SYSTEM A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A SEVERE ACCIDENT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE NATIONAL TOYOTA AND LOCAL DEALER, AND THEY CONTINUE TO NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER HAS STATED IN WRITING THAT THE PRESSURE SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, HOWEVER RUNFLAT TIRES ON THIS SYSTEM DO NOT REGISTER LOW PRESSURE UNTIL MULTIPLE TIRES OR A SINGLE TIRE HAS HARDLY ANY PRESSURE IN IT. THE LOCAL DEALER MANAGER AGREES WITH ME THAT THE RUNFLAT TIRES WITH THE ABS TYPE PRESSURE SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT A SAFE SYSTEM. I HAVE REQUESTED TO HAVE REGULAR TIRES INSTALLED ON THIS VAN SO THE PRESSURE SYSTEM CAN DETECT LOW PRESSURE, HOWEVER TOYOTA WILL NOT CHANGE THEM FOR ME. I FEEL THAT HAVING RUNFLATS AS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER ON THIS TYPE OF PRESSURE SYSTEM CAN EVENTUALLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN A LOW TIRE BLOWS OFF THE RIM AT A HIGH SPEED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL. WITH THE RUNFLAT TIRES, A DRIVER CANNOT VISUALLY LOOK AT THE TIRE AND DETECT THAT IT IS LOW, DUE TO THE THICK SIDEWALLS THAT ALLOW THEM TO "RUN FLAT". THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT I BELIEVE TOYOTA SHOULD ADDRESS AND CORRECT BEFORE SOMEBODY IS KILLED. I LIVE IN ALASKA AND MY MOTHER IN LAW FREQUENTLY MAKES TRIPS TO ANCHORAGE, WHERE FUEL/SERVICE STATIONS ARE HUNDREDS OF MILES APART AND -50F WEATHER IS COMMON. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME TO DISCUSS FURTHER AS THE LOCAL DEALER AND NATIONAL TOYOTA SEEM TO BE PASSING THIS OFF. THANK YOU. REGARDS, PETER MARVIN *TR
NHTSA ODI #10247575
24,000 miles · Oct 30, 2008
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16 LT5 E. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A HOLE IN THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUE. INITIALLY, THE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TIRES DUE TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY LATER STATED THAT THEY …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16 LT5 E. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A HOLE IN THE TIRE AND DISCOVERED A WHEEL ALIGNMENT ISSUE. INITIALLY, THE DEALER DID NOT WANT TO REPLACE THE TIRES DUE TO THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THEY LATER STATED THAT THEY WOULD. THE CONTACT WAS NEVER INFORMED OF AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE UNTIL THE TIRES WENT BAD. THE DEALER CHANGED THEIR MIND ABOUT REPLACING THE TIRES DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF PAPERWORK INVOLVED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 24,000.
NHTSA ODI #10247293
15,000 miles · Aug 28, 2008
Service Brakes, HydraulicTires
PREMATURE WEARING OF BOTH FRONT BRAKES AND TIRES (BOTH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY 15,000 MILES). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10240031
30,000 miles · Aug 22, 2008
Tires
I PURCHASED A NEW TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED VAN BACK IN 2006 AND STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE VAN WAS SHAKING WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED AND HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED ALREADY, THE VAN HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. I WENT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, AND LOW AND BEHOLD, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. I …
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I PURCHASED A NEW TOYOTA SIENNA LIMITED VAN BACK IN 2006 AND STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE VAN WAS SHAKING WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. HAD THE TIRES INSPECTED AND HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED ALREADY, THE VAN HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT. I WENT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE IF ANY OTHER COMPLAINTS, AND LOW AND BEHOLD, I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. I ALSO HAD TO GET MY VAN ALIGNED PROPERLY. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I PAID BIG BUCKS FOR MY VAN AND THESE TIRES SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACE SO SOON. SOMEONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THIS!!!!!!!!! THIS COULD LEAD INTO SOME PRETTY SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENTS WITH BARE TIRES AND COST THE CONSUMERS DOLLARS, DOLLARS, AND DOLLARS! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239270
24,000 miles · Aug 19, 2008
Tires
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 AWD RUN FLAT TIRES. 24,000 MILES ON TIRES AND HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THESE TIRES. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10238823
29,000 miles · Jul 27, 2008
Tires
TOYOTA SIENNA 2006 AWD RUN FLAT TIRES..ONLY 29,000 MILES ON TIRES AND HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR AND NEED TO REPLACE THEM. TOYOTA SHOULD RECALL THESE TIRES AS THEY ARE SHOWING TO BE A REAL PROBLEM WITH CONSUMERS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10235907
26,322 miles · Jan 30, 2008
Tires
TIRE FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10216529
11,310 miles · Dec 3, 2007
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP SPORT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM ALL FOUR OF HER TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED UNEVEN TREAD WEAR. THE TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL. THE DOT NUMBER, TIRE MODEL SIZE, AND TIR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA. THE VEHICLE HAS DUNLOP SPORT TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM ALL FOUR OF HER TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE DISCOVERED UNEVEN TREAD WEAR. THE TIRES ARE NOT ON RECALL. THE DOT NUMBER, TIRE MODEL SIZE, AND TIRE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ UPDATED 12/31/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10210717
14,960 miles · Oct 17, 2007
Tires
I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD MINIVAN WHICH WAS SEEN 10/17/07 FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT (DUNLOP 4000 DSST RUN FLATS). I HAVE OWNED THIS CARE FOR 1 YEAR AND 2 WEEKS AND HAVE ONLY 14,900 MILES ON IT. RECOMMENDED SERVICE HAS BEEN DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, INCLUDING TIRE ROTATION...ONCE IN FEBRUARY…
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I HAVE A 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE AWD MINIVAN WHICH WAS SEEN 10/17/07 FOR TIRE REPLACEMENT (DUNLOP 4000 DSST RUN FLATS). I HAVE OWNED THIS CARE FOR 1 YEAR AND 2 WEEKS AND HAVE ONLY 14,900 MILES ON IT. RECOMMENDED SERVICE HAS BEEN DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP TWICE SINCE I'VE OWNED THE CAR, INCLUDING TIRE ROTATION...ONCE IN FEBRUARY AND ONCE AT THE END OF JULY. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ONLY UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND AIR PRESSURES CHECKED EVERY 2 WEEKS. I AM TWO WEEKS PAST 1 YR. WARRANTY AND EVEN THOUGH PREEXISTING WEAR WAS "MISSED" BY SERVICE DEALER IN LATE JULY, I AM BEING CHARGED FOR REPLACEMENT. TOYOTA AWARE OR PREVIOUS PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES, INCLUDING CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT, YET CONTINUED TO PUT THEM ON CARS. MY TREAD WEAR WAS DETERMINED TO BE UNEVEN WITH 0 DEPTH ON THE INSIDE TREAD OF LEFT FRONT, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD AND CREATING AN UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITION. REPORT ALSO INDICATES WEAR ON EDGES AND CUPPING EVIDENT ON ALL OTHER TIRES (ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, MY VIN NUMBER DID NOT MATCH UP WITH THE "SERVICE BULLETIN" AND I WAS CHARGED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THESE TIRES AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT) AN ATTEMPT TO CONTACT TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE WHILE THE CAR WAS IN THE SHOP WAS UNRESOLVED AS CUSTOMER CARE NEVER RETURNED MY CALL. RUN FLATS WERE SUPPOSED TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE ON MY AWD, INSTEAD THEY HAVE BECOME A SAFETY HAZARD. ONE DOES NOT CARRY A SPARE, AND IN FACT THERE IS NO ROOM FOR ONE IN THIS SIENNA. YOU WOULD NOT EXPECT TO NEED 4 NEW TIRES AT <15,000 MILES! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10205936
Official recalls
11Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
Jun 2, 2016
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
Nov 19, 2014
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Jun 17, 2010
ACCESS OPTIONS IS RECALLING CERTAIN TRUCKS AND VANS BUILT ON FORD E150, E350, TOYOTA SIENNA, AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THE SIX WAY POWER SEAT BASE MAY HAVE A DEFECTIVE (COLD) WELD ON THE PIVOT PIN WHICH IS WELDED TO THE SWIVEL PLATE. THE WELD COULD FAIL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: THE SWIVEL PLATE WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCESS OPTION AT 831-722-6804.
Apr 20, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Feb 3, 2010
SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
Jun 25, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
Jun 3, 2008
TOYOTA IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN INVOLVING 196,222 MY 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER REAR LIFTGATE STRUTS. THE GAS STRUTS USED TO HELP LIFT AND SUPPORT THE REAR POWER LIFTGATE COULD WEAR OUT SOONER THAN EXPECTED. AS THE GAS STRUTS DETERIORATE, THE PERFORMANCE OF THE LIFTGATE WILL BEGIN TO DEGRADE AND THE POWER REAR LIFTGATE WILL OPERATE MORE SLOWLY THAN WHEN THE GAS STRUTS WERE NEW.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF NOT REPAIRED, THE GAS STRUTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT IS OPEN EVENTUALLY, THE GAS STRUTS COULD DETERIORATE TO THE POINT THAT THE LIFTGATE WILL FALL ABOUT TEN INCHES AFTER IT REACHES THE FULLY OPEN POSITION, AT WHICH POINT THE POWER MOTOR WILL ENGAGE AND POWER THE LIFTGATE TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INJURY TO A PERSON WHO IS STRUCK BY THE LIFTGATE WHEN IT FALLS OR WHEN IT IS CLOSING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS STRUTS WITH NEWLY DESIGNED GAS STRUTS THAT HAVE A LONGER SERVICE LIFE. THE CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN THREE PHASES ENDING IN LATE DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
3EQ12010 · Stabilus Rear Liftgate Struts Failing
Opened Sep 28, 2012 · Closed Dec 31, 2012
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
Please see the attached closing resume summary.It has been attached to this document as a PDF.
EA08024 · Steering Intermediate Shaft Binding
Opened Oct 28, 2008 · Closed Jul 16, 2009
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:column; Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
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Steering:column
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering:linkages
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
Steering
ODI'S ANALYSIS OF WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS OCCURRED IN JUST 0.2 PERCENT OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLE POPULATION.WHEN THE ANALYSIS IS LIMITED TO SALT-BELT STATES, THE RATE IS STILL WELL BELOW ONE PERCENT OF THE POPULATION (0.4 PERCENT).IN ADDITION, TESTS CONDUCTED BY ODI AND TOYOTA HAVE SHOWN THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT HAS A MINIMAL AFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS.ODI INTERVIEWS OF OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCED THE ALLEGED DEFECT INDICATED THAT IN MOST CASES THE PROBLEM WAS PRECEDED BY MONTHS OR YEARS OF NOISE OR A GRADUAL INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS IN THE INITIAL STEERING MANEUVERS AFTER FIRST STARTING A COLD VEHICLE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE BEEN IN SERVICE FOR 4 TO 5 YEARS WITH NO CRASHES OR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALLEGED DEFECT.TOYOTA'S TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS IN THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR OF THE ALLEGED DEFECT CONDITION. ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COMPLAINTS AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATING TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES AND TAKE FURTHER ACTION IN THE FUTURE IF WARRANTED.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REFER TO THE EA08-024 CLOSING REPORT.
EA06020 · Unexpected Closing Of Power Liftgate
Opened Dec 1, 2006 · Closed Jun 25, 2008
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments; Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (4)
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge And Attachments
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:support Device/strut
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate
ON MAY 30, 2008, TOYOTA INITIATED A SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE STRUTS IN APPROXIMATELY 196,000 MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 TOYOTA SIENNA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER LIFTGATES (RECALL 08V-244).THE RECALL WILL PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR VEHICLE OWNERS TO OBTAIN NEW STRUTS THAT ARE MORE ROBUST.BASED ON THESE ACTIONS, THE AGENCY HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE THE INVESTIGATION.WHILE TOYOTA HAS NOT MADE A DECISION THAT THE RECALLED VEHICLES CONTAIN A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT, IN VIEW OF THE RECALL, FURTHER USE OF THE AGENCY'S RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ANY FINDING BY NHTSA.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORT.
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