I may have not interpreted "non compliance" recall properly in the video. It may mean that Toyota's safety with the GHL/TX wasn't in line with the law. If you understand recalls or this situation better than I, PLEASE comment below.

@rishinarang9966

9 күн бұрын

my parents just bought a grand highlander...what the fk

@chibbyylol

9 күн бұрын

@@rishinarang9966 Sucks to hear. Hopefully they're doing what they should be doing anyways...avoid accidents if possible lol

@rishinarang9966

9 күн бұрын

@@chibbyylol yeah its just ridiculous...not at all what you buy a Toyota for

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

​@@rishinarang9966Weren't they aware that Toyota has had recalls in the past? Thought it was fairly common knowledge. Which brand of car were they going to buy that isn't at risk of a recall?

@cs.soaring.5280

9 күн бұрын

Toyota was so good but now…

That would be CORRECT NO sales can happen until all inventory is Solved and fixed

I don’t get why people get so upset about recalls isn’t it better that the manufacturer found a problem admits it and fixes it, rather than just letting it sit?

@ClonewarswarsClone

9 күн бұрын

Because that indicates that quality is going down. Plus these companies aren’t really doing it because they want to do right by people, They only want to do it so they can look good. i’m pretty sure this crash was out for like six months and then they recalled it.

@anthonyr5869

9 күн бұрын

Because Toyota is losing quality control in its factory’s

@OM_42

9 күн бұрын

This is what happens when you build your vehicles in the USA they should have kept them in Japan

@blackgold754

9 күн бұрын

You want your moneys worth and not everybody will have time to showcase their car for vehicles. Especially average people won’t be aware of vehicle recalls and if examples like faulty airbags fail to deploy when these average people get to crash, then that is bad because Toyota failed to make their car safe like they advertised.

@theposhaquarianyb8899

9 күн бұрын

Really well said! I just bought a Grand Highlander myself, Im not freaking out about the recall. I appreciate Toyota for making this recall to fix tge problem and not just sweeping it under the rug. As to Toyota's quality being down? I see it with many car brand quality being down! The cost of materials rising and the quality we get with what we paid for being down across the board. Its not just Toyota!

Hey there Kirk I work for Vuteq IN. We supply and manufacture parts to both East and West plant at TMMI (including the manufactured headliners in question). We are an on and off site supplier with some of our lines being located inside Toyota and just right down the road. As of now our west plant employees are still able to work by coming in and cleaning and also moving the production lines around inside the plant.if you have any questions feel free to reach out.

Move production back To Japan or to Canada. Problem solved.

@DJG37S

9 күн бұрын

It's not about moving production back to Japan. Japan along with many other brands that were once considered super reliable in the past has been cutting corners the past 10 years to keep the cost of cars down, at the sacrifice of reliability. Go youtube search "the car care nut" who will go into details on how much Toyota's reliability has changed over the past 20 years. They went from making tanks at an affordable cost to now putting in so much plastic to save cost and keep the cost down. Example, Toyota used to put aluminum valve covers on all their cars even the cheap corolla's back in the day's and now they put crappy plastic valve covers, in a place where it generates a lot of heat. Now am I saying Toyota is the only company? Nope Honda, Subaru, Nissan and a lot of car manufacturers are doing this and this is causing more recalls and reliability issues more then ever. Toyota needs to go back to making tank like cars and over building them, even if the cost goes up, instead of going the cheap route.

@thomas735

9 күн бұрын

@@DJG37S I am subscribed to the car care nut already. He’s a pretty smart guy with a lot of insights. With that said, it’s pretty obvious that people who buy Japanese made Toyotas are happier and have less problems. Most mechanics and a lot of KZread mechanics (Scotty Kilmer) will attest to that. They also move a lot faster to fix problems when they occur.

@calebsanders4353

9 күн бұрын

There’s a lot people employed in North America by Toyota. I guess you’re ok with all those people loosing their jobs?

@thomas735

9 күн бұрын

@@calebsanders4353 if they can’t build a quality product, that’s on them! It’s not a charity, it’s business. They will all lose their jobs anyways if they keep having problems like what happened with the tundra.

@Mr.President.2028

9 күн бұрын

@@DJG37S CCN said that even plastic made in Japan felt better

Pretty sure there weren’t side curtain airbags in my 2004 Sienna, and very sure there weren’t side airbags on my 91 Previa. I was in an offset crash at highway speeds and walked away.

Hey Kirk just wanted to say I appreciate your input and channel. I like you the most out of any other "auto journalist" because even though you have to walk on eggshells you don't play dumb or copy what every other "auto journalist" says. Much respect.

@KirkKreifels

9 күн бұрын

Thanks!

If this was Hyundai/Kia…boy would the comment section look different.

Kirk…Thank you for keeping us informed. Much appreciated.

Saw your video last night, I hope they find a good solution.

Recalls are better than waiting for deaths to happen…. Talking about ya know the USA 🇺🇸 makers…… never taking blame

@mrgurulittle7000

9 күн бұрын

Or Hyundai. How many cars got stolen and burned to the ground before Hyundai surrendered the war against the government for issuing a recall? Nobody was killed in any of these Toyota issues yet. People gotta chill.

@tacobaja5502

9 күн бұрын

Yea Ford won’t do a recall until they get sued big.

@col250

9 күн бұрын

​@@mrgurulittle7000 people in this comment section is a like over dramatic and crazy ex wife who is acting nuts. People these days post so much misinformation it's no longer funny.

@mrgurulittle7000

9 күн бұрын

@@col250Misinformation for sure. People always recite the typical anti-Toyota lines for example: “Toyota is 200 billion in debt”, “Toyota quality is down with V6 turbo issues”, “blah blah blah”. All are paid ex wives by Hyundai.😂😂

@mingbean78

9 күн бұрын

Exactly. It is a voluntary recall. Toyota didn't have to do it, but did. They knew they would take a hit for this, but they care more about their customers than protecting their reputation.

I’ve always loved the new car recommendations, “Wait five or seven years before buying to allow the bugs to be worked out.”

@justahumbledude

9 күн бұрын

Basically near the end of the current cycle. It's why I got the 24 Camry and 24 RAV4.

My dad still drives his 93 Corolla. Mom 05 Sienna. Both 1 owner. I’m starting to think their vehicles will outlive them.

Until we can fix this please drive in reverse only - Toyota

@KirkKreifels

9 күн бұрын

Please drive in the front passenger seat only.

@pkdude5334

9 күн бұрын

​@@KirkKreifelsmail carriers rejoice

We just put all TX models at Scanlon Lexus near you on a STOP SALE status until we can fix this issue first.

@Painfulwhale360

5 күн бұрын

That’s sucks because I bet they were selling like hot cakes. The grand Highlander and TX are very sharp looking vehicles.

Thank you for this update! I saw yesterday's video too. What a mess. Please keep the updates coming! High-5 to you!

At least it's much better than paper A pillar Expedition and Tahoe....

You are correct, stop sale is put on any Vin that has such a recall.

I am so glad that I got the 24 Honda Pilot. I cross shopped these vehicles and the engine was so much smoother in the Pilot. I am a life-long Toyota/Lexus buyer.

Why don’t they make more Sienna’s since there’s a 2 year wait list?

@henrymiecz8566

5 күн бұрын

Shift production to the Sienna.

As of June 19, 2024, there have been several notable automotive recalls announced by major manufacturers. Here are some of the most recent ones: Stellantis Recall: Stellantis has recalled over 1 million vehicles due to rearview camera software issues. The recall affects vehicles in the United States and Canada, including the 2021-2023 Chrysler Pacifica, with 235,423 units affected. The issue may cause the rearview camera image not to display, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall is expected to be fixed through a radio software update in Q3 2024. Ford Recall: Ford has recalled the most vehicles this year, with almost 500 recalls filed with U.S. regulators. The recall affects various models, including the 2020-2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks and some GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 pickups. Kia Recall: Kia has recalled 462,869 Telluride SUVs due to a stuck power seat slide knob that can cause the front seat’s motor to overheat, potentially causing a fire. The recall affects the 2020-2024 Telluride and has been the subject of several recalls in 2024. Tesla Recall: Tesla’s January 30 recall of almost 2.2 million vehicles is the largest of 2024. The recall affects essentially every Tesla on the road since 2012, including the Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, and the Cybertruck. The issue is minor, but it’s worth noting that the recall is one of the largest in automotive history.

Please retrain them for Sienna and regular Highlander. Too few siennas, they could easily sell all Siennas even if doubling production by running like 2 shifts.

@LoneWolfSparty

8 күн бұрын

They already run 2 shifts for the Sienna. Making more of them isn't as easy as you think; suppliers would have to increase output, the weld shop would have to change, and that's just scratching the surface.

This voluntary recall is to avoid class action lawsuit. Smart move.

Is it safe to say that JDM vehicles don't suffer the same recall rate as ones produced in the States?

The gaslighting on Toyota is redic! Multiple car companies have had tons of recalls. Look at Kia, ford, Honda... come on ppl will still buy these cars

@col250

8 күн бұрын

Agreed

Acura mdx is looking better and better every day

Thanks for this very valuable information... I have been considering ordering a Toyota Grand Highlander. It's a shame that the manufacturing process is delayed. There would have been a wait time, even without this latest issue.

Dash vent head buster 🤯

@KirkKreifels

9 күн бұрын

Yeah that crash video literally makes it look like the head is funneled right into the a-pillar dash area.

Seems like all these recalls are from vehicles that are assembled in North American plants. Toyotas that are imported from Japan seem avoid the recalls.

looks like it’s just keeps on coming like the Boeing

@floggyWM1

9 күн бұрын

at this point, every model introduced after 2022 will most likely have a problem. Way too many new cars with new engines and technology that Toyota are not good at.

@might_e

9 күн бұрын

lol boeing will just ship more planes missing half the bolts and rivets and then at any losses, atleast toyota's recalling and actually repairing these

@LuisUrbieta

9 күн бұрын

When are these brands going to make a car that's {1) reliable & (2) safe & not brake & (3) inmune to not having issues "PERFECT"?​@@floggyWM1

@hhpaviation8106

8 күн бұрын

Even a Chinese vehicle is far more durable and reliable than a Toyota now

Kirk is always on updates

I wonder how long the production line will be down? We supply parts to this vehicle and I have one on order. I’m glad they are fixing it before my order hits the line.

forget the airbag. I'm more concerned that the seatbelt didnt lock up

@RJT-hp8vk

6 күн бұрын

I must have missed that part. That is way more serious than airbag issue.

I ordered a grand Highlander hybrid in May . It has been postponed 4 times with last week notice of mid august. Now I guess never 😡 . Out today to test drive competitors. 😭

This is one of the reasons why I'm not a fan of "American Japanese" cars, I like the idea of my Japanese car being engineered, designed and built in Japan by the Japanese, Japanese built cars are built to a higher standard.

Where is your seatbelt that your head is hitting the A pillar.

Dam….Kirk I bought this car about two weeks ago loving it so for I hope they fix the problem.

@davet7184

8 күн бұрын

I wouldn't be worried... extremely unlikely scenario.

@danweaver2877

7 күн бұрын

Bought ours last sun. It's a great car. Not really worried about this one. Seems like social media and news trying to fearmonger. There are much worse recalls out there. This one seems a bit political.

@col250

7 күн бұрын

​@@danweaver2877 you are right my friend. Fact is These days hardcore enthusiast online love to post crazy comments and then even attack perfectly fine vehicles as well.

@caponecollin

6 күн бұрын

@@danweaver2877 you’re right …congratulations on your new ride , I got the gas model limited x series full blackout wish I did get an limited hybrid but I can live with it regular gas ⛽️ less than 50 fill her up it’s an amazing vehicle I get alot of compliments on this truck.

Thanks Kirk for the video. You mentioned 2.4 engine - does it impact a regular highlander? I've ordered highlander XLE, and if it's halted might take a while to get it delivered...

@JoshHall-xn5gt

5 күн бұрын

If it is the regular highlander not a grand they are produced in the east plant at tmmi. Production was not halted in the east plant.

It looks like I got my Grand just in time (April 10). Took 13 months. June 3 my Sienna XSE AWD came in. Waited 25 months. I'm not worried. I'm more worried about that last slice of pizza and my lack of excercise.

Toyota has a great relationship with parts suppliers, so I don’t think there will be an issue as you reminded us from the situation in Japan. From what I read, the window being open may alter the air bag deployment, so driving with the drivers window closed should be considered safe.

@KirkKreifels

9 күн бұрын

Unless the driver window gets compromised?

Toyota also has too many models!! How many different SUV’s do they have in the current lineup!! Possibly fewer models might help with quality control.

I received the notice about the side curtain airbag on my Toyota app already.

I bought a Grand Highlander Platinum. I'm guessing that the airbags are the same in all models? I was rear-ended in my new Highlander Platinum and traded UP to the Grand Highlander Platinum. Eeesshh!

Can dealers officially sell existing 2024 GH which are having a manufacturer recall? And How is the 2024 Toyota Sienna over GH?

I saw that personally, in that case dealers hide that specific model for awhile then receive the parts and say we fix them , so the recall will remove and they gain from selling parts to others who come for the recall 🤦‍♂️

To be honest, working at a Lexus dealership, I haven’t heard about this. This is all new to me because the dealers are notified before the manufacturer press announcement. I’m sure I’ll probably hear about it tomorrow but this is going to affect a lot of things the same way as the CDK outage is affecting the dealership as of now until it’s fixed (If you know you know). I will say this, all/most of the new Lexus cars are all new. RX was redesigned last year, GX & TX just came out, ES redesign next year, etc etc. They’re going to have issues but at least they’re doing their best to work out all the quirks and issues on the cars for all the current and any future owners

My neighbor just bought Lexus TX 350 AWD and yet got the recalled! come on Toyota!

What does not kill us will only make us stronger. Toyotas not perfect and they’ve been through issues before hell I remember when I got with Toyota when I was in sales back to thousand those 2000 to 2002 engines sludging up all over the place and engine replacements like mad they thought it was the end of Toyota. They will get all this sorted out

im looking at the crown now

@supDruMz

9 күн бұрын

Crown has the same drivetrain on some trims

@MarkTurner-vs7uc

9 күн бұрын

They are turning everything to junk. They are at the behest of government. They want to take away your car. So they are giving money to toyota and Ford to make unreliable vehicles that will bankrupt the people who want to drive. Therefore, taking another step to take away your mobility . Wake up people.

Hey @KirkKreifels I really think this last few weeks in Toyota Land has demonstrated just *how hard* it is, to make north of 10 Million Vehicles a year. They were right to say outright that they can't grow the volume for at least this year.

I work for kyb I make the struts for grand highlander. My line stop production for a week idk how long it will be lifted

Captain Kirk, good job!

This is NOT that big of an issue!! How many crashes happen Offset Head-On like in that test!! There are likely only a handful on any given day and the likelihood of one involving one of these ~145K units is extremely unlikely. The driver May have an issue... We had cars for 100 years without ANY airbags... My Father in Law has the GH Hybrid Max and I won't even bother telling him about this issue as it is such an unlikely risk. When they have the recall fix, I'll be sure to let him know.

People in 2018 be like: “Toyota is too outdated and uncompetitive!” People in 2024 be like: “Toyota is too problematic!” Well of course you’d get problems with new technology, duh! And ironically these complainers are the same haters that asked for the new technology. Stupid don’t know stupid. At least Toyota is fixing the issues early unlike the other automakers like the Hyundai or the Detroit Three.

@col250

9 күн бұрын

You are absolutely correct. Fact is I don't take these recalls seriously at all. Tundra as always been nameplate that had issues but eventually gets solved and even here it's just a bloody air bag. Yet people here talks absolute bullshit and even post misinformation

@mrgurulittle7000

9 күн бұрын

@@col250Yep, that’s the right spirit. These people fuss over practically nothing.

@col250

9 күн бұрын

@@mrgurulittle7000 recalls can happen and always will happen about something. Overall end of the day issues will be solved. Case in point. Vehicles like the sequoia hybrid are not effected by the recalls. Will people ever say this.

@mrgurulittle7000

8 күн бұрын

@@col250Yep, I’ve yet to hear a defense on the hybrid Sequoia.

@col250

8 күн бұрын

@@mrgurulittle7000 tundra hybrid sequoia hybrid and even the GX is not effected at the moment. Only recall GX have is a freaking meaningless sun roof bs. So many people in this comment section have set personal opinions which are wrong. but too stubborn to accept they are wrong. This whole issue is overblown for no reasons.

The problems with Toyota and Lexus are: - Too many similar models with the same function - Priced too high to be consider "affordable" - Crown line-up priced almost the same as Lexus - Certain dealers "market adjusted" pricing still hurt clients. - Rushing products that have lots of issues and build quality going down.

I tried to buy one yesterday and they would not sell me even tho they let me order one .

Hopefully they can start making more Toyota Siennas from the Indiana factory? Been trying to get one for a while...

@KirkKreifels

9 күн бұрын

Unfortunately it isn't that simple...I wish

@wesleyconner3229

9 күн бұрын

Vehicle production is based on previous months sales. Unfortunately sienna sales have been dropping pretty steadily while Highlander's are increasing. In east assembly we currently build on average 2-3 highlanders for every sienna due to this.

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

Are you Canadian? Maybe Canadians that have been waiting 2+ years (not a typo) will finally get their Sienna? May take a bit to adjust parts supply?

@user-lc7qc6cf3w

9 күн бұрын

I work there we used to build the sienna in west and east but once we got the new models west plant build those and now east plant only makes the sienna and regular Highlander we build more regular Highlander than we do sienna

@randy74989

9 күн бұрын

Good luck with that if you want the hybrid. GLTU! Get on a list and pay a refundable down payment. Of course, this locks you in and in a bad negotiation position. Unfortunately, they've got you by the balls, if you pay a refundable down payment.

Let’s see how Toyota overcomes this giant shit hole (Including the V6 engine problem & airbag curtains recalls). Just got my brand new TX350 three weeks ago. My balls hurt to hear the recall. I have 2 Lexus right now; and have been in Toyota family for decades. However, a puny recall is not going to destroy a fan boy’s blind faith with almighty Toyota! Who is with me???😂😂😂 Nobody???🤔️🤔️🤔️🤔️

3 weeks ago we put a deposit for a grand highlander hybrid limited 2024. Initially, the delievery date got move twice. Then I notice there was a recall and I associated the delay of the car with the recall. The delearship insists that the recall does not applies to all vehicles and that the one I order is not affected and that I should be receving it this weekend. How true is this? I love the car but now i am hesitant to move forward with the purchase. Will this give some negotiation leverage to buyers ?

@KirkKreifels

3 күн бұрын

Call the numbers I share in the video

That’s why I typically the first 2 years of any new model. Let them get the kinks out.

@jml9550

9 күн бұрын

Same here. We always buy the third or fourth model year after a major redesign. Plus there are better deals before midcycle facelifts.

Wish Chevrolet would this on their vehicles. I've taken my vehicle 8 times for engine issues.

I wouldn't worry about the stoppage Kirk. Toyota Just in time manufactiuring has all the contingencies figured out and have been thru this many, many times.

Was panning on flying out of state and purchasing a CPO GH with low miles Wednesday of this week and not rolling the drivers side window down until the recall is fixed.. but what is the rumor about the engine recall? Would definitely stop the transaction if that is a credible rumor and go with a different brand

Remember the video you did a while back on how absurdly high Toyota's production output was last year? I feel like these issues are a result of that. They have too many distinct models and expect too high of a volume for each one. Toyota needs to slow down and trim it's lineup a little

I'm not buying the first 2 or 3 years of any new Toyota model, engine, or transmission. I'm glad it's recalled and I hope Toyota will properly fix these issues.

Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro (2nd generation) simply the best

Longtime Toyota owner since 2008. I even have a 78 FJ40. Hate to say it but Toyota's quality has gone out the window. The Tundra was goinf to be my next truck but probably won't be now with all these engines grenading. Might have to go for a domestic 😢

@All-Miles-Matter

9 күн бұрын

That's why I went with the frontier. Made in America, price, reliability and comfortability

@TheJoncic

9 күн бұрын

​@@All-Miles-Matter looking for a full size though. :(

@All-Miles-Matter

9 күн бұрын

@@TheJoncic I get it! I needed a full size for, basically, my whole life! I had the ram 3500 dually for 250k miles. The time came to downsize and so I picked up the frontier. Man....what a bold move that was! Thank god it ended well.... I couldn't be happier with this midsize truck. It works absolutely wonderful for our needs. Jet skis and sea doo switch pontoon. I was nervous at first but these midsize trucks are highly capable in today's world so I went for it!

This news was a huge shock to me. I watched original video on the subject before this one came out, and had a feeling they may issue a recall today as you said. Regardless, as someone who is in the market for the GHL or TX, this makes me pretty sad. Really happy I didn’t end up taking delivery of either, and I will definitely stick to the “wait for a few model years after the first” mentality. As someone who thought they could trust Toyota or Lexus over Honda or Acura, this also hurts. Really hope both Honda and Toyota can get back on the right track, and become the leading auto makers in reliability once again, because this is sad to see from two very well respected brands. Lastly, I hope anyone who may have been affected by this recall is okay, and I hope no future incidents occur due to the recall

Check with your sources - the ES recall that happened in December is still not sorted and dealers are struggling to move used when they come in on a trade because they either have to disclose open recall or send to auction. Lexus rollout of the fix has been a mess and leaving folks hanging.

As a LIFELONG TOYOTA owner....I bought a USED Honda Odyssey. TOYOTA HAS A GAZILLION RECALLS! THE TRUST IS BROKEN! VERY SAD!

When you realize we all wanted a Skyline and not caring about safety same thing here 😅😂

Will they shift some production from Grand Highlander to Sienna? Let's improve the supply 😂

I am not regret at all for not buying the 2024 grand highland for 2 reasons.

Dont they anyways say, dont ever buy the first year models

Is Toyota growing too fast and are shareholder demands driving the Bean Counters to push shortcuts in order to generate easy, short term gains? You know, like GM did in the 80s. And look how well they're doing now at GM.

Can someone please advise me on what I have to do because I just went in to the dealer yesterday for a grand highlander. And they said it will be delivered in early July. If they are not able to sell it why not notify me? I am sure the dealership probably got this news before us. I have not signed the papers with the exception of putting a 100 bucks non refundable deposit. What should I be doing next? Any advise is appreciated

@magnoliap5824

9 күн бұрын

I would call them tomorrow. You can stop the entire thing if you want. As you said, you didn’t sign anything.

@soniaarmstrong8114

8 күн бұрын

We put down a $1,000 deposit for a GH 3 weeks ago. I notified the dealer yesterday due to the safety issue, recall and stop of production, we were no longer interested and were requesting our deposit be refunded. The response from our dealership was very positive stating they understood perfectly and would process the refund today.

Toyota is having some tough times. Tacoma, Tundra, Grand Highlander, and even Lexus.

I’m beginning to think every single auto manufacturer has a growing number of recalls or technical service bulletins. If it’s not an assembly issue, it’s a supplier component one. The more reputable companies will issue voluntary recalls and fix the issue. The ones more focused on cost cutting won’t issue anything until they get sued and even then drag their feet on issuing repairs or putting on a band-aid fix while the vehicles are still under warranty.

@avdp9095

8 күн бұрын

Bmw, Mercedes, Audi all do cost cutting and it shows, every new Premium new model is far, far less build.

@realmac3k

8 күн бұрын

@@avdp9095 So true. My Acura TLX has been in the shop 4 days for a creaking door issue that ended up being a loose / bad window regulator. The car was built Feb 2023.

Ya call customer support they hang up the phone after seeing too many recall busy line

I’m sure they will have another subscription to fix.

Man , 1Toyota quality a thing of the past.

My GHL allready have the recall and fit it problem solve

"its a good thing, they want their customers taken care of" ..... lol yeah... right. Voluntary recall just means they decided to, not because they wouldn't be forced to. If NHTSA says they need to do a recall, they typically do a recall "voluntarily" as its easiest. If they refuse, then they'll go through the procedures to force a recall. Most recalls are always voluntary, but that doesn't really mean the company wants to do it.

Greedy is another factor in this game. Toyota moved the redesigned 2024 Tacoma production to Mexico to get cheaper labor. Will see how many recall on that truck!!

Go Mazda 😂

Any issues with the GX550 thus far?

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

For what, airbag?

@everydayfun9531

9 күн бұрын

Yeah the turbo issue that tundra is facing

@All-Miles-Matter

9 күн бұрын

​@@everydayfun9531but it's more than a turbo issue it is a engine bearing issue

@pireina1

9 күн бұрын

Yeah, it has the engine of death.

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

@@everydayfun9531 no turbo issue. You bots should really get together first before you start a chat 👍

kislux You are so well-informed about luxury accessories and bags. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much.

Great maybe they will shift production to the Sienna that is built at this same plant.

@Steve-ri8cb

3 күн бұрын

Actually, not the same plant. I've worked at Toyota motors of indiana since 1999. The affected vehicles, lexus and ghost are solely built in the west plant. And that's the only vehicles that plant is tooled to run. The seinna and highlander are built in the east plant only.

People are currently being notified via the Toyota app, I have not been notified build date 05/2024.

It seems like “bulletproof” Toyotas made in Japan and the US are suddenly having a lot of problems. This can damage their reputation. Not good.

I don't really care if they have these type of recalls. They are opening stating and taking care of the customers in this case. They are also trying to fix a problem that passed the crash test rating. For the most part, all these regulations and our needs makes it really hard to get good ROI on investments for car manufacturers as they can't milk engines and stuff as much as they used to.

Nope, can’t sell em.

I just bought a 2024 grand highlander exl can I return it.

Kirk: I watched a video about an hour ago and the guy said 2 big banks in Japan have said they will no longer make loans on any Toyota over there. The story added they hold 8.5 billion in Toyota stock and they are selling it all. Toyota may be fried if this is true. Do you know anything about this?

@stormforge68

9 күн бұрын

@DannyFyffe can you provide a link to the news you reported?

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

Is Toyota making too much money for them?

@KirkKreifels

9 күн бұрын

www.reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-mufg-smfg-sell-more-than-85-bln-toyota-shares-bloomberg-reports-2024-06-07/

@stormforge68

9 күн бұрын

@@KirkKreifels thanks!

@LoneWolfSparty

8 күн бұрын

Did you read the entire article or just the headline?

I wonder if the side airbag issue is due to the supplier rather than a design flaw by Toyota. The last major Lexus airbag recall like 10 years ago was due to the supplier, but Toyota still gets the bad PR.

@PWCDN

9 күн бұрын

its not really bad PR if this fix it in a timely manner, if anything that's good PR and will cost them a pretty penny. Time will tell. Luckily for them, not that many of these on the road yet.

@prateekinator4679

9 күн бұрын

@@PWCDN140,000 is still a lot, though, and that worries me

@col250

9 күн бұрын

​@@prateekinator4679 recalls can happen and nothing is perfect. But toyota will fix it very soon.

Watching the crash footage, I'd be more concerned about your head sliding off the main airbag. God that was sloppy. Showing up to a crash to find a driver sharing space in the front dash with their airbag at the passenger's footwell. Wow...

Toyota with another problem and without a fix (at least yet), what's going on with Toyota, what are these dealers going to do with models they can't sell

Move production back to japan?!

Yikes

145000 units?!?! Insane. At this point I don't see how any customer is happy with these new Toyotas. They have lost their fanbase exactly how Jeep did.

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

Shouldn't we see sales decrease in a growing market before we can say they've lost anything? Maybe that will happen, but it definitely hasn't so far this year.

@747-pilot

9 күн бұрын

@@ytj22There is always a “lag effect” when these things happen. When more and more people realize what’s going on, you will see that sales will, indeed, go down. The Tundra issue has been out for several months now, and most of them are rotting away on dealer lots (both Tundra and Tacoma)!

@randy74989

9 күн бұрын

Just find a naturally aspirated engine Toyota or Lexus 2022 or 2023 vehicle (Used) or Lexus (new or used) and stay away from the 2024 dual turbo V6 engines or any 2024 turbocharged engine. It's not necessarily bad, it just wears the engine out sooner than a naturally aspirated engine.

@ytj22

9 күн бұрын

@@747-pilot But I've been hearing these comments for years about Toyota. Before turbo it was because they were getting too big too fast, or "too much new technology". That is a considerable "lag effect"

@FullsendOffroad

9 күн бұрын

@@randy74989 true. Also they haven't been proven yet. Ford also had major issues with the earlier ecoboosts but they've been making them for 15 years now so they're pretty good. Toyota hasn't had the experience. They don't need to improve the turbo engines, they gotta stick to the naturally aspirated engines. It's not a flex to own a turbo pickup.