Toyota lemon law claims in California are filed under the Song-Beverly Act against Toyota Motor Sales, USA. Toyota and Lexus both participate in BBB Auto Line. Common qualifying defects include Tundra V6 twin-turbo engine failures (2022+), Tacoma/4Runner automatic transmission shifting issues, Camry and RAV4 oil consumption, Prius hybrid system failures and recalls, Pre-Collision System AEB false activations, and infotainment Entune freezing.
Notable Toyota Pattern Defects
- Tundra/Sequoia V35A V6 twin-turbo engine failures. 2022+ Tundra and 2023+ Sequoia; engine seizures and replacements; subject of NHTSA investigation and recall.
- Camry & RAV4 2.5L oil consumption. Excessive consumption beyond 1 quart per 1,000 miles.
- Tacoma/4Runner transmission. Hesitation, hard shifts on 6-speed and 8-speed.
- Prius hybrid inverter / battery issues.
- Pre-Collision System (PCS). False AEB activations; sensor failures.
- Entune infotainment freezes.
- RAV4 Prime / Highlander Hybrid transaxle defects.
- bZ4X charging issues.
Models Covered
All Toyota and Lexus models sold in California, including:
- Toyota: Corolla, Camry, Avalon, Prius, RAV4, Highlander, 4Runner, Sequoia, Tacoma, Tundra, Sienna, GR86, GR Corolla, Crown, bZ4X
- Lexus: ES, LS, IS, RC, NX, RX, GX, LX, RZ
Toyota Arbitration: BBB Auto Line
Toyota and Lexus participate in BBB Auto Line. California claims typically include arbitration before civil litigation. Awards are non-binding on the consumer.
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