Recalls: Toyota XR50 Tarago
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Toyota XR50 Tarago
2016-17 Toyota XR50 Tarago: seatbelt anchorage bolts
In November 2017, a recall was issued for Toyota XR50 Tarago vehicles that were manufactured from 30 May 2016 to 13 March 2017. In these vehicles, the seatbelt anchorage bolts may not have been tightened to the correct torque specification after the installation of the reversing camera. An incorrectly tightened seatbelt anchorage bolt could compromise seatbelt performance, increasing the possibility of injury in the event of a collision (PRA 2017/16437). The recalled Toyota XR50 Tarago vehicles had VINs in the following ranges:
- JTE GD52M # 07130963 to JTE GD52M # 07148187;
- JTE GD52M # 07021738 to JTE GD52M # 07022107; and,
- JTE GS54M # 07021678 to JTE GS54M 07022104.
2019 Toyota XR50 Tarago: back door gas struts could fail
In October 2019, recall campaign UGG44 was issued for Toyota XR50 Tarago vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 4 March 2019 to 30 September 2019. In these vehicles, the gas struts that held the back door open may not have been manufactured properly and this could allow the gas charge to leak. If a sufficient amount of gas leaked while the back door was open, the gas struts may fail and pose a risk of injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17913.
Problems and faults: Toyota XR50 Tarago
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Toyota XR50 Tarago: 2AZ-FE oil consumption
The2.4-litre 2AZ-FE engine is susceptible to excessive oil consumption due to oil getting past the piston rings and into the combustion chamber. There have been reports of excessive oil consumption for 2AZ-FE powered Tarago vehicles with mileages as low as 70,000 kms, though it is more commonly experienced from 100,000 to 120,000 kms.
In August 2011, Toyota issued the TSB #0094-11 which noted that 2006 to 2011 model year vehicles with the 2AZ-FE engine may experience excessive oil consumption. In TSB #0094-11, Toyota prescribed an oil consumption test in which oil consumption would be considered excessive if it exceeded more than 1 quart (approximately 1 litre) of oil for 1200 miles (1930 km) of normal driving. If this threshold was exceeded, the piston assembly (i.e. pistons and piston rings) would be replaced – this required the engine to be removed from the vehicle.
In January 2015, Toyota USA initiated a ‘Warranty Enhancement Program’ known as Limited Service Campaign (LSC) ZE7 for the 2AZ-FE engine. As part of this program,
- Toyota informed owners that they could seek reimbursement for the cost of previous repairs to address excessive oil consumption;
- Owners were advised that they could have an engine oil consumption test to determine if their vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. It is understood that the threshold for this test was the same as described in TSB #0094-11 (i.e. 1 quart per 1200 miles); and,
- For vehicles with excessive oil consumption, the pistons would be replaced at no cost to the owner.
As part of the warranty enhancement, the ‘Primary Coverage’ period lasted until October 31, 2016, regardless of mileage. Once the ‘Primary Coverage’ period ended, a ‘Secondary Coverage’ period commenced and was applicable from ten (10) years from the date of first use or 150,000 miles (241,350 kms), whichever occurred first.
Problems and faults: Toyota XR50 Tarago
- On early Toyota XR50 Tarago models, the battery could go flat overnight due to the remote start control module failing.
- For Toyota XR50 Tarago models with the 2.4-litre 2AZ-FE petrol engine, the engine malfunction light may illuminate due to the oxygen sensors failing – there have been reports of this occurring around 40,000 kilometres.
- The 3.5-litre 2GR-FE V6 petrol engine (generally pre-2009 build) had a design fault which could lead to oil leaking from a short rubber hose that supplied oil to the VVT-i on the rear cylinder bank; this generally occurred 70,000 and 105,000 km.
