| Issue ID | 1355817 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954258 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 10/02/17 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel propulsion system i purchased my 2011 tundra quarter end 2013. It has less than 100k miles and is well maintained by the dealer. Late august 2016 the check engine light came on and i took the vehicle to the dealer to have this checked. I learned that i had an issue with the secondary air injection system. The estimated cost of the repair was quoted at $3,360. 00. As a long time owner or driver of toyota vehicles of 35 years, i was shocked in that i had never experienced such issues. I purchase toyota because i trust the quality, reliability and design. I understand that toyota has recalled and is covering the cost of the replacement for vehicles 2007-2010. There appears to be an issue with the 2011 models and this should be investigated and the coverage expanded to include this year as well. The new technology was not in place when my car was manufactured. This defect creates unsafe conditions for the driver to navigate busy highways or country roads. I have this truck for hauling on occasion and i am so thankful that i did not have livestock in tow. The dealer reached out to toyota for assistance in the replacement. I believe that the total cost should be covered in that it is a known defect/issue that still was not corrected when my car was manufactured. Most owners may not take the time to register a complaint. I wonder how many owners have had the same experience. I have not provided technical information here in that this is a known defect and i experienced all the effects of the defect while driving. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN DIEGO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5TFRM5F14BXXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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