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Some 2016 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a grind/groan noise from the front brake pads while applying the brakes. An updated pad kit is now available as a service part. Follow the Repair Procedure in bulletin S-SB-0002-19 Revision 1 to address this condition. The repair is to R & R Front...

Some 2017 – 2019 model year 86 vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P219A and P119F. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been updated, in addition to valve adjustment to prevent this condition. Follow the...

Some 2016 model year iM vehicles equipped with the K313 Continuously Variable Transaxle (CVT) may exhibit a high-pitched hiss or whine noise after the vehicle has reached normal operating temperature. This condition may be caused by the valve body plate inside the CVT assembly. Follow the Repair...

Last week, we reported on the steadily growing number of 2013 Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ owners reporting engine failures shortly after taking their cars in for a valve spring-related recall. The story centered around a registry thread on the FT86Club forums containing owner accounts of their...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J02– Remedy 2013 Scion FR-S Engine Valve Spring Replacement NHTSA Recall No. 18V-772 On November 1, 2018, Subaru filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Usually when you take your car into the dealership for a safety recall, it comes out the other side of the shop imperceptibly better and safer than before. These are essentially mechanical firmware updates. It's theoretically one of the least risky things you could do to a vehicle—and at the end...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J0U– Remedy TRD Brake Kit Designed for: 2011 - 2016 Model Year Scion tC and 2008 - 2015 Model Year Scion xB NHTSA Recall No. 18E-091 On September 20, 2018, Toyota filed a Defect Information...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J0W– Remedy 2004 – 2006 Model Year Scion Xa Airbag(s) and Seat Belt Pretensioner(s) Inadvertently Deploy or May Become Deactivated On November 1, 2018, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report...

Please see Tech Tip: T-TT-0481-18 Condition: In some cases,Scion / Toyota iA vehicles may exhibit an “Invalid SD Card” error message on the navigation display when an SD card has been exchanged between head units. This may be caused by the SD card becoming VIN-locked. The SD card will VIN-lock...

Some 2017 – 2018 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a condition where the infotainment system reboots or the infotainment screen turns black under cold temperatures. This condition occurs when the vehicle interior is cold, and stops as the interior temperature increases. Follow the Repair...

Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit a condition where the infotainment system reboots or the infotainment screen turns black under cold temperatures. This condition occurs when the vehicle interior is cold, and stops as the interior temperature increases. Follow the Repair Procedure in...

Toyota is bringing the fun back at SEMA with two concept versions of its little subcompact crossover, the C-HR. We were all pretty excited when we saw the quirky C-HR revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2016. It's a fun, young-looking little subcompact crossover that melted our steely...

Some 2016 model year iA vehicles may exhibit Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): U0323 (PCM Software Incompatibility with Instrument Panel Control Module) U0423 (ABS Invalid Data Received from Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module) U3000 (IC Control Module InternalElectronic Failure) if the...

Some 2013 – 2016 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. Follow the procedure in TSB 0012-17 to address this condition. R & R Bearing Release New Part Number...

Some 2017 model year 86 vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise from the rear CV axle while driving. This noise may be intermittent depending on the driving pattern. Follow the Repair Procedure in TSB 0217-17 to address this condition. This also affects 2013-2016 Scion FR-S. The TSB for that...

Some 2015 – 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 – 1000 RPM) only when the transmission is in the Park or Neutral shift position. This condition occurs after the vehicle has been driven about 25 miles or more at highway...

Warranty Enhancement Letter ZG8 Subject: Warranty Enhancement Program ZG8 2012 - 2013 Model Year iQ Extension of Warranty Coverage for Rough Idle In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty...