Toyota has issued a recall for approximately 280,000 pickups and SUVs in the United States due to a potential issue where the engine may not completely disengage when in neutral, the Japanese manufacturer announced Wednesday.
According to Toyota, certain components of the transmission may not disengage immediately upon shifting into neutral, allowing residual engine power to continue reaching the wheels. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, particularly on flat surfaces without the application of brakes, posing an elevated risk of accidents.
Affected models include specific Toyota Tundra and Sequoia vehicles, along with Lexus LX 600 models produced between 2022 and 2024.
Owners of the affected vehicles will be notified by late April, with Toyota planning to provide software updates for the transmission to address the issue.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
