Toyota Motor PH recalls LC300s over transmission ECU issue

MANILA: Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has issued a special service campaign for select Land Cruiser LC300 units to reprogram their transmission electronic control units (ECU). 

Per the local wing of the Japanese carmaker, the recall covers a total of 3,847 units, manufactured from November 22, 2024, to December 5, 2025.  

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Possible overrevs, loss of power 

TMP clarified that these sport utility vehicles (SUV), which are equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, use special linear solenoids to help shift gears. 

“If one of these solenoids stops working under certain driving conditions, the transmission electronic control unit and the engine ECU may not properly detect or communicate the issue,” Toyota’s Philippine subsidiary wrote. 

“When this happens, the transmission may overrev in certain gears. This could lead to transmission damage and a possible loss of power while driving at higher speeds,” it added.  

“In some cases, if specific parts of the transmission housing become damaged, transmission fluid may leak. Although uncommon, this could potentially result in a fire if an ignition source is present,” TMP concluded. 

How to check 

Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 owners can check if they are part of the recall by typing their SUV’s vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Toyota VIN checker found on the link below: 

https://online.toyota.com.ph/service-campaign?fbclid=IwY2xjawQy2VJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4ZW1mSldTd3oxRjZOUXIyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtLXCflsip6Iyi-RC10EVUbYzRNNaNgPaY7P-bsqmcOjQ_tc-FbD6oeBYxSM_aem_-Ngfl_1iC9QzLVl2f7tdng

Aside from manually checking the VIN number, TMP stated that owners affected by the recall will also be notified via an “official notification” letter and be invited by an authorized dealer to reprogram the transmission ECU free of charge. 

Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 quick specifications 

The Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is an iconic nameplate and has earned its place as a staple in the marque’s lineup. 

In the Philippines, the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 has been the choice of celebrities, politicians, and those whose motoring needs demand more than the typical power and performance. 

Under the hood, the locally available model packs a six-cylinder, V-type, twin-turbo diesel engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. The setup produces some 301 horsepower and 700 Newton-meters of torque. 

Outside are LED illumination, aerodynamic mudguards, load-bearing roof-rails, power side mirrors, a rear spoiler, and a set of 20-inch wheels shod in 265/55 series tires. 

Inside, it gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a similarly-sized infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 14-speaker JBL sound system, and a dual-zone automatic air conditioning system. 

It is priced at P5.773 million. 

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