Toyota Sequoia 2012
Model Sequoia made in 2012 by Toyota got 11 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, fuel/propulsion system and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, equipment and power train. There was one recall concerning air bags .
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V014000 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 3235 | MFR | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 01/16/2013 | 01/17/2013 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Southeast toyota distributors, llc (set) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 tacoma, 4runner, camry, camry hybrid, prius, and rav4; model year 2009-2010 avalon, fj cruiser, and highlander hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year corolla, sienna and tundra; model year 2009-2013 highlander and venza; model year 2012 prius v; and model year 2010-2012 sequoia. during modification by set to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest dvd systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. this could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Southeast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| TSB-0025-11 | 03/31/2011 | 10037644 | Toyota: long-term storage procedure for some 2012 models. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| TSB-0025-11 | 03/31/2011 | 10037644 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Toyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Toyota: information on installing manual transmission shift lever or park neutral position switch. *rm | 07/08/2011 | |
| TSB-0049-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039109 | Ready | 07/08/2011 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| TSB-0206-12 | 10/22/2012 | 10050759 | Toyota: after recently filling tank with fuel, mil on condition for engine would be on, with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0461, and to address this condition, an engine control module/ecm logic was revised. models 2012-2013 sequoia, | 02/06/2013 | |
| TSB-0033-12 | 02/03/2012 | 10047959 | Toyota: under freezing ambient conditions, some vehicles engine may experience mil on. to address issue, engine control module (ecm) was revised. model 2012-2013 sequoia, tundra. *pe | 12/10/2012 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| TSB-0122-11 | 09/06/2011 | 10042555 | Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe | 12/16/2011 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 600 | 1 | |
| I purchased a brand new 2012 toyota sequoia. since i bought the vehicle, the vehicle has had idle/accelerator problems, erratic problems with excessive transmission downshifting, racing, surging, and fluctuation of engine rpm's, making the vehicle difficult to stop safely. when i first purchased the vehicle, the service department explained to me that it was a new vehicle and it needed time,??one thousand miles,?? for the engine to break in. their initial solution to my vehicle'??s problem did not rectify itself. i have had to return it to the dealership 2 times for repair. they stated that they have confirmed my concerns with the vehicle but it could not be repaired. that it is a design characteristic of the vehicle, that's the way they act, and that it had something to do with fuel-cutting or transmission shifting. he further stated that he forwards his report to toyota engineers and if there are enough complaints that they will re-write and update the software for the vehicle. obliviously a safety issue...please advise. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 600 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2012 toyota sequoia. since i bought the vehicle, the vehicle has had idle/accelerator problems, erratic problems with excessive transmission downshifting, racing, surging, and fluctuation of engine rpm's, making the vehicle difficult to stop safely. when i first purchased the vehicle, the service department explained to me that it was a new vehicle and it needed time, | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 600 | 1 | |
| I purchased a brand new 2012 toyota sequoia. since i bought the vehicle, the vehicle has had idle/accelerator problems, erratic problems with excessive transmission downshifting, racing, surging, and fluctuation of engine rpm's, making the vehicle difficult to stop safely. when i first purchased the vehicle, the service department explained to me that it was a new vehicle and it needed time,??one thousand miles,?? for the engine to break in. their initial solution to my vehicle'??s problem did not rectify itself. i have had to return it to the dealership 2 times for repair. they stated that they have confirmed my concerns with the vehicle but it could not be repaired. that it is a design characteristic of the vehicle, that's the way they act, and that it had something to do with fuel-cutting or transmission shifting. he further stated that he forwards his report to toyota engineers and if there are enough complaints that they will re-write and update the software for the vehicle. obliviously a safety issue...please advise. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 600 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2012 toyota sequoia. since i bought the vehicle, the vehicle has had idle/accelerator problems, erratic problems with excessive transmission downshifting, racing, surging, and fluctuation of engine rpm's, making the vehicle difficult to stop safely. when i first purchased the vehicle, the service department explained to me that it was a new vehicle and it needed time, | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 600 | 1 | |
| I purchased a brand new 2012 toyota sequoia. since i bought the vehicle, the vehicle has had idle/accelerator problems, erratic problems with excessive transmission downshifting, racing, surging, and fluctuation of engine rpm's, making the vehicle difficult to stop safely. when i first purchased the vehicle, the service department explained to me that it was a new vehicle and it needed time,??one thousand miles,?? for the engine to break in. their initial solution to my vehicle'??s problem did not rectify itself. i have had to return it to the dealership 2 times for repair. they stated that they have confirmed my concerns with the vehicle but it could not be repaired. that it is a design characteristic of the vehicle, that's the way they act, and that it had something to do with fuel-cutting or transmission shifting. he further stated that he forwards his report to toyota engineers and if there are enough complaints that they will re-write and update the software for the vehicle. obliviously a safety issue...please advise. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2012 | 600 | ||
| I purchased a brand new 2012 toyota sequoia. since i bought the vehicle, the vehicle has had idle/accelerator problems, erratic problems with excessive transmission downshifting, racing, surging, and fluctuation of engine rpm's, making the vehicle difficult to stop safely. when i first purchased the vehicle, the service department explained to me that it was a new vehicle and it needed time, | |||