2015 Limited bumber faulty clip.
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changingtime
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I will keep everyone updated as to the outcome...i would recommend calling into the 1-800-331-4331 and sharing your information. As, I believe most people didn't "complain"...so, this hasn't been much of an issue for them.
desert pirate
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2011 trail pops out in same place, im out of warrenty so i guess ill have to fix
RatRunner16
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Both sides of my 2016 trail bumper are like this
CapeCod4RNR
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I've had this issue with my 2014 Limited since I bought it new. The dealer told me that it wasn't covered by warranty. I noticed it the first time I washed it. I figured since it was new they'd do something about it, but I was told to take it to a body shop. Now I just ignore it.
03_4x4Runner
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I never noticed this before but after reading about this I looked closer at my 14 Limited. I has a gap in that location on the passenger side. It has never been hit.
CapeCod4RNR
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Mine is also the passenger side. Not sure if others have seen it more on one side than the other.
Tisoy281
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Bumping this up because I just got a 14 Limited certified pre-owned 3 weeks ago and when I got it home from the dealer, I noticed both sides popping out like this. Contacted them, they had some leather repair work that needed to be done, and they picked up and dropped it off to me and both sides were still popping out. Salesman is telling me it's due to the hot weather here in Texas and a very common problem, I call BS. Waiting to hear back from him now, as he told me earlier that his body guy would glue the bumper (I disagreed with that and told him I don't want any glue near the bumper). Told him I want the bumper back and tight like when I bought it 3 weeks ago. They must have rigged it to hold tight when I went and bought it. Good thing is, they're not denying anything at this point.
My bumper is being replaced by Toyota dealer at this right moment due to this issue. This is second time they are replacing it and third time trying to get it fixed.
Last time Toyota certified tech did the fix and it was ok for about 5 months and then both sides came out again.
It seems like that just a slight pressure on bumper by even a power wash can cause the sides to com out.
Whatever your dealer is telling you is just a BS and they wont be able to help you much unless you call Toyota directly and ask them to have certified tech doing the repair. The name of Toyota rep that I have been working with is Julie and she has been very professional and helpful in all 3 cases.
On each occasion I am told that it is a known issue and they are trying a different part to get it fixed.
Last time Toyota certified tech did the fix and it was ok for about 5 months and then both sides came out again.
It seems like that just a slight pressure on bumper by even a power wash can cause the sides to com out.
Whatever your dealer is telling you is just a BS and they wont be able to help you much unless you call Toyota directly and ask them to have certified tech doing the repair. The name of Toyota rep that I have been working with is Julie and she has been very professional and helpful in all 3 cases.
On each occasion I am told that it is a known issue and they are trying a different part to get it fixed.
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Jono.ful
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I'm not a huge fan of the way Toyota designed the bumper skin to attach to the body. I've had my skin off a number of times for various mods and the little plastic wing which slots into a clip on the body is very flimsy, and now since I have a plate bumper which necessitated cutting the stock skin, the attachment point is even smaller. One of these days I'm going to glue some Velcro in there to hold it.
MarkWalker
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2016 here - same issue
Got the same damn issue - dealer in Indy blew me off at last oil change.
Will be in raising hell before warranty expires, effin $40k for this thing and they can't get the bumper cover right...
Got the same damn issue - dealer in Indy blew me off at last oil change.
Will be in raising hell before warranty expires, effin $40k for this thing and they can't get the bumper cover right...
Different but similar; I have continued issues w/ my driver side front quarter panel trim piece popping off (right above the wheel well).
It's been replaced twice by warranty; growing tired. But same deal, the clips don't hold and the two sided tape can't keep it snug against the wheel well.
It's been replaced twice by warranty; growing tired. But same deal, the clips don't hold and the two sided tape can't keep it snug against the wheel well.
Tisoy281
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Would you happen to have a number? They're picking up my truck today to take it to the dealership which is 1.5 hours away. I definitely don't want them rigging up some BS on it to hold it temporarily. I'm going to make sure they don't bring it back until it is replaced.
BCZECH
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I'm having this issue also. I bought my 14 limited last month and it's doing the same thing. They say, I have to take it to their body shop to look at it. They seem to be booked up when I'm in town(travel for work). Gonna have to wait until Thanksgiving to get it looked at by them.
Let me know if there has been any solution to this. It sucks to pay 35k plus for a car that has appearance issues that are no fault of the customers. I’d like to add that I’m not putting any blame on the dealership either. This seems so common that its a Toyota problem. Called in. They are gonna look at it tomorrow morning.
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Tisoy281
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That's crazy. I got a 14 limited last month also. Haha
I just noticed the passenger side of my 2015 limited front and rear have those issue. I thought someone hit me but there are no markings anywhere.
I tried pushing it with my hand but can't get the clips to catch and it pops out again.
I may ask the dealership to take a look at it before my warranty ends in a few months.
I tried pushing it with my hand but can't get the clips to catch and it pops out again.
I may ask the dealership to take a look at it before my warranty ends in a few months.
