Toyota transmission issue sparks recall for Tundras, Sequoias, Lexus LX 600s

Toyota recall overview: 

• Who: Toyota is recalling 280,000 Tundra, Sequoia and Lexus LX 600 vehicles. 
• Why: The vehicles can creep forward slowly when placed in neutral if the brake is not applied due to a potential Toyota transmission issue, the recall says.
• Where: The recall is valid across the United States.

A Toyota recall is being issued for 280,000 model year 2022-2024 Tundra, 2023-2024 Sequoia and 2022-2024 Lexus LX 600 vehicles because they can slowly creep forward after the transmission is placed in neutral.

According to the recall, certain parts of the Toyota transmission in these vehicles can remain engaged even after being shifted into neutral. This allows engine power to continue being directed to the wheels and can potentially cause the vehicle to creep forward, which could lead to a crash, the recall says.

Vehicle owners can enter their vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate information on Toyota’s website to see if their car is part of the recall.

Software update will fix transmission issue, Toyota recall says

Toyota did not say whether it has not received any reports of injury related to the recall so far. The company is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

Toyota plans to inform vehicle owners of the recall by late April 2024. Toyota and Lexus will update the software on recalled vehicles to correct the transmission issue.

Customers can contact Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 800-331-4331 or the Lexus Brand Engagement Center at 800-255-3987.

Toyota also conducted a December 2023 recall of approximately 1 million model year 2020-2022 Toyota and Lexus vehicles because a front passenger seat sensor defect may cause the passenger side air bag to not deploy properly.

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