BRAKE LIGHT IS ON WHEN CAR STARTED. CHECKED EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND OFF. BRAKE LIGHT STILL ON. AFTER DRIVING FEW FEET WITH LIGHT ON CAR STOPPED. EMERGENCY BRAKES NEVER ENGAGED ORIGINALLY. DRIVER REAR TIRE WOULD NOT ROTATE. THANK YOU. [XXX] PHONE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA)…
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BRAKE LIGHT IS ON WHEN CAR STARTED. CHECKED EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND OFF. BRAKE LIGHT STILL ON. AFTER DRIVING FEW FEET WITH LIGHT ON CAR STOPPED. EMERGENCY BRAKES NEVER ENGAGED ORIGINALLY. DRIVER REAR TIRE WOULD NOT ROTATE. THANK YOU. [XXX] PHONE [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
NHTSA ODI #10715550
Mileage unknown · Mar 9, 2015
EngineService Brakes
THE TOYOTA CAMRY 2014 IS DESIGNED SO THAT YOU MAY TAKE YOUR 'KEY FOB' AND LEAVE THE CAR WITHOUT PUTTING IT IN PARK TURNING OFF THE MOTOR PUTTING THE PARKING BRAKE ON HOW STUPID IS THIS! YOU THEN HAVE A GOOGLE SELF DRIVING CAR WITHOUT YOU IN IT. YOU COULD EVEN RUN OVER YOURSELF. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10693166
13,000 miles · Jan 21, 2015
Air BagsService BrakesSteeringCrash
DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD SLOWED TO ENTER MERCHANT LOT. APPLIED BRAKE. SOMETHING SNAPPED, STEERING LOCKED, WHEELS LOCKED, TIRES KICKED OUT. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SKIDDED DOWN THE ROAD UNTIL IMPACTING THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, PUSHING IT BACK INTO TRAFFIC AND CONTINUING SEVERAL FEET…
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DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 60MPH. VEHICLE DOWN THE ROAD SLOWED TO ENTER MERCHANT LOT. APPLIED BRAKE. SOMETHING SNAPPED, STEERING LOCKED, WHEELS LOCKED, TIRES KICKED OUT. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. SKIDDED DOWN THE ROAD UNTIL IMPACTING THE OTHER VEHICLE ON THE SIDE, PUSHING IT BACK INTO TRAFFIC AND CONTINUING SEVERAL FEET UNTIL COMING TO REST IN THE DITCH ABOUT 30 FEET FROM SEVERAL VEHICLES IN THE MERCHANT LOT. TIE ROD BROKE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, THOUGH I WAS TOLD IT WAS BECAUSE OF WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS HIT WAS WHY THEY DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10676944
6,000 miles · Dec 17, 2014
Air BagsService BrakesCrashInjury
I WAS DRIVING FROM SHOPPING CENTER ONTO HWY 111 ,AS I SAW THE RED TRUCK IN FRONT AT THE INTERSECTION. I BEGAN TO BRAKE ,AND NOTICE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO THE BRAKES. ME ,AND MY WIFE SUSTAIN WHIPLASH FROM HITTING A TRUCK FROM THE REAR. MY WIFE WENT TO THE DOCTOR CLINIC. POLICE OFFICER CHECKED …
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I WAS DRIVING FROM SHOPPING CENTER ONTO HWY 111 ,AS I SAW THE RED TRUCK IN FRONT AT THE INTERSECTION. I BEGAN TO BRAKE ,AND NOTICE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING DOWN AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO THE BRAKES. ME ,AND MY WIFE SUSTAIN WHIPLASH FROM HITTING A TRUCK FROM THE REAR. MY WIFE WENT TO THE DOCTOR CLINIC. POLICE OFFICER CHECKED THE BRAKES ,AND CONFIRM THAT THE BRAKES HAD GONE OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10664739
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2014
Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND AND THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 11/07/14 *BF THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT HER COMPLAINT PUBLISHED. UPDATED 11/17/14 THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO WITHDRAW HER COMPLAINT, TO GIVE THE DEALER MORE TIME AND OPPORTUNITY TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/20/14
NHTSA ODI #10640492
470 miles · Apr 3, 2014
EnginePower TrainService Brakes
ENGINE HAS LOW (RPM) 650-670 WHEN STOPPED WITH BRAKE APPLIED ON SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN BRAKE IS RELEASED CAR ROLLS BACKWARD BEFORE GAS CAN BE APPLIED. THE CAR DIRECTLY BEHIND ME IF TOO CLOSE, CAN BE HIT BY MY CAR ROLLING BACKWARDS IDLE RPM SHOULD BE INCREASED TOO 750-800 TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM TOYOTA SAID THEY CAN NOT ADJUST …
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ENGINE HAS LOW (RPM) 650-670 WHEN STOPPED WITH BRAKE APPLIED ON SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN BRAKE IS RELEASED CAR ROLLS BACKWARD BEFORE GAS CAN BE APPLIED. THE CAR DIRECTLY BEHIND ME IF TOO CLOSE, CAN BE HIT BY MY CAR ROLLING BACKWARDS IDLE RPM SHOULD BE INCREASED TOO 750-800 TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM TOYOTA SAID THEY CAN NOT ADJUST THE IDLE RPM. *TR
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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