NHTSA Complaint #11519611 — 2019 TOYOTA TACOMA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11519611
Vehicle	2019 TOYOTA TACOMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	April 12, 2023
Date Filed	April 29, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The engine part “Coolant bypass joint” failed, started leaking coolant at 44k miles, because it was made of inferior plastic material, unlike the same part used in the same 3.5L V6 engines in the Lexus vehicles, which are made of aluminum. This is a widespread failure since 2016 model years, and Toyota refused change the design or manufacturing material of the part, or to repair it under warranty. The part number for this failed part is 16356-31051.

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