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Toyota Recalls 280,000 Vehicles Over Transmission Glitch

The recall affects certain Tundra, Sequoia, Lexus LX 600 models, and Tundra Hybrid vehicles, with Toyota offering free software updates to address the issue.

Overview

  • Toyota is recalling 280,000 of its pickup truck and SUV models due to a transmission issue causing vehicles to 'creep forward' in neutral.
  • The recall includes 2022 to 2024 model years of Toyota Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Sequoia, and Lexus LX 600 vehicles in the U.S.
  • Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by late April 2024, with Toyota and Lexus dealers providing free software updates for the transmission.
  • This recall is part of a series of safety concerns for Toyota, including previous recalls related to airbag deployment issues and fuel leaks in other models.
  • Toyota's recent recalls follow a warning about 1.2 million vehicles with airbags not deploying as designed, highlighting ongoing safety challenges.