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Toyota Corolla and Matrix Engine Recall – Breaking News

Toyota announced that it will conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 1.13 million 2005-2008 Model Year Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles sold in the United States to address some Engine Control Modules (ECM) that may have been improperly manufactured. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this recall.  Read Full Story

On vehicles equipped with the 1ZZ-FE engine and two-wheel drive, there is a possibility that a crack may develop at certain solder points or on the electronic component used to protect circuits against excessive voltage (varistor), on the ECM’s circuit board. In most cases, if a crack occurs at certain solder points or on certain varistors, the check engine may illuminate, harsh shifting could result, or the engine may not start. In limited instances, if cracking occurs on particular solder points or varistors, the engine could stop while the vehicle is being driven.

Toyota Recalls 400,000 Toyota Avalons

Toyota announced on July 28, 2010 another recall for specific Toyota Avalon vehicles.  The recall is not gaining the national headlines of past recalls so the news media must be considering this old news.

Toyota Avalon customers in the year affected by this recall should contact their local Toyota dealer.  If owners of Avalon’s would like to send a local :Toyota dealer a recall service question, they can use the form on this website.  Read Full Story: Toyota Avalon Recall

Toyota Recalls 600,000 Minivans

Toyota announced on April 16, 2010 that it will launch a voluntary Safety Recall involving approximately  600,000 first- and second-generation Sienna 2WD minivans sold in the United States to address potential corrosion in the spare tire carrier cable.

This is the second time this month that Toyota has issued either a recall or a halt in sales to autos in their product line.  Just as it seemed that Toyota recall news was fading, Toyota is front and center back in the news.

March Toyota sale numbers were up over 40% due to strong promotional advertising and low financing rates but if the bad news continues, will consumers continue supporting the brand based on price alone?

The current recall affecting Toyota minivans may appear on certain 1998 through 2010 model year Sienna’s that have been operated in cold climate areas with high road salt use.

Continued prolonged exposure to road salts may cause excessive corrosion of the carrier cable in some of these vehicles.  In the worst case, the carrier cable may fail and the spare tire could become separated from the vehicle, a road hazard for following vehicles that increases the likelihood of a crash.

Toyota is currently working to develop a remedy for this condition.  Until this remedy is developed, customers will receive an interim notice instructing them to bring their vehicle to a dealership for a preliminary inspection.

Read the full story:  Toyota Minivan Recall.

If you own a Sienna, add your comments here:  Toyota Sienna Forum

2010 Lexus GX 460 Warning Issued

According to a CNN/Money story posted to on their website, the 2010 Lexus GX 460 received a “Do Not Buy – Safety Risk” rating by a popular consumer advocate magazine. According to the article, this is a rare rating given out and thus a significant statement to the public.

This news comes at a time when Toyota has experienced a rebound in sales and the recall “news” has been very quiet on national news bureaus.

To read the entire story, click here.

Toyota Dealers See Strong Sales

A recent survey from PCG Digital Marketing was confirmed from actual sales data from Toyota.  Toyota sale offers and incentives made March a banner month for the battered automaker.

It looks like Toyota strategy to launch the deepest incentives and discounts in its company history has worked to get US car buyers to open their wallets and get past their recall fears. We had predicted last month that our channel checks were reporting that the sales incentives were drawing consumes into Toyota dealer showrooms.

In a recent press release, Toyota reported March sales results of 186,863 units, an increase of 35.3 percent over the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in March 2010, compared to 25 selling days in March 2009, Toyota car sales were up 40.7 percent for the month, compared to the same period last year.

To read more on this story, visit:  Toyota March Sales Soar

Toyota Service Facilities Attempt To Meet Demand

Toyota dealers across the county are staffing their service bays around the clock to meet the demand to service Toyota owners as quickly as possible.

For some dealers even with their expanded service hours, appointments are booked solid for 2-3 weeks.

If you are a Toyota owner and have not yet scheduled your recall service appointment, we can route your service request to a local Toyota dealer by completing the form on the left.

When will Toyota get a break from all their recent bad news.

It doesn’t look like any time soon with the February 14th announcement that 2010 Toyota Tacoma trucks have a problem with a component that can lead to the separation of the drive shaft.

To read more about the story, visit: Toyota Tacoma Recall

Helping Toyota Car Owners

This website is designed by consumers to help consumers find local Toyota service centers that can repair vehicles that have been involved in a Toyota recall.  This website is also a forum for consumers to share their questions and experiences with Toyota recall repairs.  This website can connect you with a local Toyota dealer or you can call them on your own.

Join the Conversation

• How Will This Recall Impact Toyota’s Reputation?
• What is Your Take on Toyota President’s Video?
• Confusion About Toyota Recall Letters
• Share Your Experience with the Current Recall Repair Process
• Are you having accelerator problems with a car not on the recall list?

Share you thoughts and experiences by clicking on any of the consumer forums listed above.  You can also leave a question or read answers from other consumers on the Q&A page.

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Toyota Prius Brake Problems Admitted

How much worse can it get for Toyota.

Toyota released another press release today recalling over 400,000  2010 Toyota Prius vehicles as well as certain Lexus HS 250h models.

““We’re committed to doing everything we can – as fast as we can – to restore consumer trust in Toyota, and these recalls are part of this effort,” said Jim Lentz, President and Chief Operating Officer, Toyota Motor Sales. “We regret the inconvenience this recall will cause to Prius and HS 250h owners, and will do our best with the support of our dealers to make sure that it is conducted in the most trouble-free manner possible.”

We first covered this story six weeks ago and posted a question to Prius owners about reported problems with the braking system. Read Full Story

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This independent, not for profit, Toyota recall website is created by consumers to help consumers who own Toyota cars.  If you want to reach-out to Toyota Motor Sales corporate offices for their recall support service, visit: www.toyota.com

Toyota car owners and consumers are free to share their experiences online and see what other consumers are saying on this website. Consumers don’t have an open forum we offer here on the manufacturers website.  That give consumers the opportunity to interact with other Toyota owners who are involved in the recall.

As more information is provided by Toyota, we will update this website.  You can also check for Toyota updates on: http://www.toyota.com/recall.  If you are a Toyota car owner, it is important that you make sure that the address on file for your car’s VIN# has your updated contact information.  If that information is incorrect, a recall letter can not be sent to your home.

Authorized Toyota Recall Centers

Only authorized Toyota dealers can perform the recall service that is needed for the accelerator pedal recall.   The Toyota technicians at a local Toyota dealership have the proper training to perform the needed adjustments to the pedal so please be forewarned.

If you would like us to forward your recall service request to a local dealer, please complete the form on the left.

A Serious Warning – Get Your Recall Service Done

Click on the photo below to see the news story that brought to light the potential problems involved in the accelerator pedal and floor mat recall.  The Toyota segment was shown on many ABC news shows including Good Morning America and the ABC Nightly News.