Toyota is one of the most reputable car manufacturers in the sector. Throughout its long history, the Japanese manufacturer has been able to offer its customers a truly high level of technology in its cars. But it is not the only thing, because despite so much complexity stands out in reliability rankings made all over the world. However, like any firm, it is not exempt from the goblins of the assembly line putting a stop to it.
Yes, because the firm has been involved in a problem that could cause many headaches. In case you did not know, the Toyota bZ4x is one of its great novelties, especially since it is his first one hundred percent electric model. Well, it has not started its commercial journey well when customers have realized that it suffers from a small flaw: could lose the wheels… So the brand has already started to solve it…
In addition to the Toyota bZ4x the Subaru Solterra has also been affected by this problem…
Apparently, the Toyota bZ4x and its twin brother, the Subaru Solterra, have a technical problem that affects the fastening of the wheels to the axle. To avoid any concealment of this situation, the brand has issued a note to the NHTSA in which it announces what is happening and what the solution could be. It states that both Toyota and Subaru are involved in such a "problem" and therefore in the solutions can be found...
If we check the official recall note issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration we can read that...
"Hub bolts on wheels can become loose, causing a wheel to separate from the vehicle after low mileage use"
«Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. The remedy is currently under development. Letters were sent out on June 27, 2022 notifying owners of the security risk. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available."
Considering that Toyota and Subaru, with Solterra, they play a lot with these models, the solutions that have seen the light are very varied. The most drastic, and important because of its nature, has to do with the possibility that the brand repurchases the affected units in case their owners do not feel comfortable with the proposed solution. In addition, there is also the possibility of extending the guarantee and many other options available.
All in all, though this problem will be a drag on the ambitions of Toyota and Subaru, it is very clear that both firms care about their clients. If this had happened in another manufacturer, the story would have been different, right?...
Source - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
More information about this model
- Plazas 5
- Power 204 - 218 hp
- Consumer goods 14,5 - 116l/100km
- Assessment 4,3