Toyota to recall 235,000 vehicles over two quality issues
05 Sep 2013
Toyota yesterday said that it will recall about 235,000 vehicles over two separate issues, an indication that the Japanese automaker continues to struggle with quality issues.
Toyota is recalling 133,000 Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h hybrid 2006 models over a component of the hybrid system overheating, which causes warning lights to turn on, and the vehicle to enter "limp home mode" with the hybrid system powering down.
Toyota said that a possible early warning of the problem is abnormal noise just after start-up.
The problem can lead the vehicles shutting down completely.
The carmaker is also recalling 102,000 Lexus IS350 sedans and convertibles and Lexus GS350 of 2006 model since a bolt within the engine's variable valve timing system can come loose, causing the car to stop running.
No accidents or injuries related to the two problems are reported yet.
As of 2013 Toyota has recalled around 13 million cars in five years.