CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2017 Toyota 86 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016 through August 11, 2016 equipped with an automatic transmission and ignition key. Vehicles with a push-to-start button or manual transmission are not affected. In the affected vehicles, it may be possible to remove the ignition key without the transmission being in the "Park" position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
- Risk
- If the key can be removed from the ignition when the transmission is not in the "Park" position, the vehicle could roll away increasing the risk of a crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ignition key/transmission interlock wiring connections, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in January 31, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0E.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2017 vehicles built between July 1 and August 11, 2016 with an automatic transmission and a traditional ignition key, the key may be removable even when the transmission is not in Park. Vehicles with push-to-start or a manual transmission are not affected.
If the key can be pulled out while the transmission is not in Park, the vehicle could roll away unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash and injury to occupants or pedestrians.
Toyota will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the ignition key and transmission interlock wiring connections and correct them as needed, at no cost to you. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall number G0E). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota 86 | 2017 |
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