2011 Toyota Tacoma other reported problems

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Chassis recall under Toyota Recall Program ZKA/LSC K0D. While the window of this recall closed in 2017, my vehicle was sold to me several years after 2017. The vehicle chassis is in a critical state and is likely to snap in half. I have sent a letter and photos to: Toyota Motor Corp., Federal Highway Admin, Toyota Clearwater, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, FL House of Rep and BBB Natl Programs. All of the above were sent via trackable and signature required USPS. The vehicle should have been prohibited from any resale if the recall can be closed. As i understand it, technically there should be no expiration date on a significant failure. I do not have $13,000 to get a new vehicle and I do not want to resell to shift the risk to someone else. At minimum Toyota should be forced to buy back the vehicle , replace the chassis or offer a safe used replacement option. Please help me understand where I go from here. Looking for your support and resolution.

NHTSA complaint #11742973 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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I am the third owner of a 2011 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 2.7L. I purchased it in Oct. 2024 in NY. At that time, there were no visible signs of frame rust. Within 6 months, it developed severe corrosion, including deterioration at the suspension mounts. The vehicle is no longer safe to drive and is available for inspection. Toyota previously recalled earlier Tacomas for the same issue, but for 2011–2017 models, they issued a Limited Service Campaign (K0D) and Customer Support Program (ZKA), which expired after only 12 years (vs. 15 years previously). This was not classified as a recall, despite serious safety concerns. The prior owner appears to have driven zero miles from 2020–2022, when the campaign was active. The vehicle was registered in Vermont, where statewide COVID restrictions closed dealerships and suspended non-essential services. No extension or accommodations were provided by Toyota. I discovered the corrosion on [XXX], during a frame inspection immediately after investing $4,800 in bodywork. The mechanic noted the corrosion was extensive and abnormal for a 2011 model—more consistent with a truck from the 1980s. Toyota’s decision to time this campaign at the height of COVID and shorten the eligibility window appears negligent and possibly strategic. Now in 2025, many owners are finding catastrophic frame rot after Toyota's limited program has ended. I urge NHTSA to investigate this as a true safety defect, not a service courtesy. Owner testimonials of frame failure after expiration: [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA complaint #11662850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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Severe Frame rust

NHTSA complaint #11626757 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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The horn on my truck no longer works. Cruise control is intermittent at times. Vehicle was taken to my independent repair shop I've been told it is the clock spring in my steering wheel. My concern is the air bag would quit working. Been told same vehicle from 2012 and newer was fixed by Toyota for same problem.

NHTSA complaint #11568701 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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MY VEHICLE FAILED VA INSPECTION DUE TO THE HORN NOT WORKING. I HAVE TO GET THE SPIRAL CABLE REPLACED PER THE AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THIS WAS A RECALL ON TACOMA'S UP TO 2009 (RECALL B1801) BUT NOT MY YEAR. MY YEAR SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL. I BELIEVE THIS ALSO IMPACTS THE AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT FROM THE STEERING WHEEL.

NHTSA complaint #11415222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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THE HORN IN MY 2011 TOYOTA TACOMA QUIT WORKING. I WENT TO USE IT MY HORN, AND IT DID NOT WORK. I'VE TAKEN MY TRUCK TO SEVERAL PLACES TO SEE IF IT COULD BE FIXED. I HAVE BEEN READING WHERE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MANY TOYOTA OWNERS. ALSO, THE WHITE PAINT ON MY CAR IS STARTING TO FLAKE OFF. THE TRUCK ISN'T EVEN 10 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED. YET AGAIN, THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CONSUMERS AFFECTED BY THIS. APPARENTLY THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF WHITE PAINT THAT TOYOTA KNOWS TO BE AN ISSUE ON CERTAIN YEAR MODELS, BUT THEY HAVE NOT ISSUED A RECALL. HAVING A PAINT JOB IS AN EXPENSE THAT MOST CAN NOT AFFORD! I COULD SEE IF IT WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS CAUSED FROM AN ACCIDENT OR THE OWNERS FAULT, BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS. MINE IS STARTING TO PEEL AND FLAKE ON MY PASSENGERS SIDE DOOR AROUND THE WINDOW. THERE WAS NO PRELIMINARY FLAKING OR PEELING OF THE CLEAR COAT, IT WENT STRAIGHT FROM WHITE PAINT TO GRAY. NUMEROUS PEOPLE HAVE WRITTEN IN ABOUT BOTH OF THIS ISSUES AND THERE IS NOTHING BEING DONE! THERE IS NO REASON WHY THEY CAN'T FIX OUR HORNS. I LIVE IN N.C. AND MY TRUCK WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION WITHOUT IT. THIS LEADS TO OTHER TICKETS AND FINES THAT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE NEEDED MY HORN, AND IT DOESN'T WORK.

NHTSA complaint #11301343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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HORN HAS STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WILL ONLY WORK WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED OR WHEN VEHICLE IS IN THE OFF POSITION.

NHTSA complaint #10969199 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON IN COLD TEMPERATURES THE RADIO TURNS OFF AND SHOWS A ERROR MESSAGE EVERY NOW AND THEN. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE VEHICLE DOES IT, IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO FOR THE SAME REASON, THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED THEN BUT IT IS DOING IT AGAIN.

NHTSA complaint #10934047 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

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TOYOTA HAS A RECALL ON 2005 TO 2011 TACOMA'S FOR REAR LEAF SPRINGS RUSTING OUT AND BREAKING. WHEN I CHECKED WITH THEM THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. HOW CAN THAT BE. I HAVE A 2011 TACOMA AND MY REAR LEAF SPRINGS ARE RUSTED AND NOW HAVE BROKEN. ONLY 51000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. WHAT DOES MY VIN NUMBER HAVE TO DO WITH WHAT THE ACTUAL PROBLEM IS. THEY HAVE STATED THAT THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PROBLEM WITH RUST AND BREAKAGE OF REAR LEAF SPRINGS THAT COULD CAUSE THE BROKEN PIECE OF SPRING HITTING THE GAS TANK. I FEEL BECAUSE MY TRUCK IS IN THE DATE SPECIFIED IT SHOULD BE COVERED. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME HERE.

NHTSA complaint #10723500 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.