| Issue ID | 1040189 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10564636 |
| Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | TUNDRA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/02/14 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a 2014 toyota tundra on 02/04/14. I had driven the truck approximately 4 times and on 02/10/14, with 236 miles, i started the truck to go to work. I went back in my house, as the temperature was around 0 degrees fahrenheit and allowed the truck to run for several minutes. I returned to my truck and left for work. After driving for several miles, the check engine light came on and the truck entered "limp mode." i was not far from work so i continued to work, driving at a max speed of 40 mph. I contacted the dealer and advised them of the problem. The truck was subsequently towed back to the dealer. On 2/12/14 i picked the truck up from the dealer. I was told it was an aip (air injection pump) failure. I was also told there is no fix, and the problem could happen again in cold climate. After several phone calls to toyota customer care, i got nowhere. I was told there is a fix in the works, but for now i am left with a truck that may go into limp mode when it is cold out. Living in the north eastern united states, it is cold here from october to mid-march. If this truck were to suddenly enter limp mode when i am attempting to ascend a hill, this could present a safety issue to myself and other motorists, as i would severely be impeding the safe flow of traffic, going 10 mph uphill, without so much as a warning. I feel the sudden reduction in power could greatly reduce the operators ability to safely operate the truck, especial when negotiating traffic. It is extremely disheartening to me to knowing that i bought a $39,000 truck, touted as being among the most reliable and dependable, that may or may not run when the temperature falls.. And after speaking with toyota, they know it is a problem.. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 236 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CENTERVILLE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 5TFUY5F19EXXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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