If you own a Toyota Raize, you will want to read this. If your unit was made between December 1, 2021 to July 15, 2024, your subcompact crossover is possibly affected by a recall.
Toyota Motor Philippines has issued a technical service bulletin for the popular small crossover due to an ECU fault. 28,828 units are affected, per the company’s figures.
OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:
500,000 cars sold in PH in 2025? That’s CAMPI’s new target
What you need to know about the imminent LRT-1 fare hike
Per Toyota’s statement, ‘Due to improper programming of the engine ECU (electronic control unit), under certain driving conditions, such as frequent braking operation in high altitude areas, there is a possibility that the suction pressure in the brake booster could not be maintained as designed. If this occurs, this could make the brake pedal harder to press, which means the vehicle might take longer to stop.’
There are two ways to know if your Toyota Raize is affected. The first is through the official Toyota service campaign website. You can access it by clicking on this link. Simply enter your unit’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) seen in your OR/CR. The other is to wait for an official letter from the company.
Do note that recall repairs are free of charge, which is all the more reason not to skip on this important fix. Toyota Motor Philippines is urging all Raize owners affected to visit their nearest service center to prevent problems down the line. This ECU reprogramming can be performed during periodic maintenance servicing.
Recalls are a vital announcement that automakers have to make to ensure the safety and well-being of its customers. Without this kind of transparency, consumers will be left in the dark and continue driving potentially unsafe vehicles without their knowledge.
