Toyota Australia has today announced that it will initiate a safety recall campaign to ensure correct operation of the Transmission ECT-ECU software in certain LandCruiser 300 vehicles (refer to VIN table in Q1). There are approximately 11,020 vehicles involved in the Australian market.
The impacted LandCruiser 300 vehicles are equipped with a 10‑speed automatic transmission that uses linear solenoids to control gear shifts. If a solenoid fails under certain conditions, the Transmission ECT-ECU may not communicate the fault to the Engine ECU, causing the transmission to over‑rev in certain gears.
This can damage the transmission, cause a loss of motive power while driving at higher speeds, and in some cases may cause fluid leaks that make contact with hot exhaust components. These conditions may increase the risk of a collision or fire, which could also increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will reprogram the Transmission ECT-ECU software, free of charge to owners.
Reprogramming will take approximately 30 minutes. Depending on the Dealer's work schedule, owners may be required to make the vehicle available for a longer period of time.
Toyota Australia will contact all owners of involved vehicles to provide details of this safety recall campaign. Owners are asked to keep their contact details up to date with Toyota so future communications can be received.
Owners with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact their local/preferred Toyota Dealer in the first instance or the Toyota Campaign Helpline on 1800 987 366 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.00pm AEDT). Please quote your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and campaign code 6GG01.
Q&A
Q1. What models are involved in Australia?
A1: There are approximately 11,020 Toyota LC300 vehicles involved in the Australian market within the following VIN range.
