Affected Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 Toyota Tundra. Our law firm is also investigating 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 Toyota Tundra for the same issues.
These issues seem to arise from defects in the Water Pump, Cooling System.
When you purchase a new Toyota Tundra, you assume that this vehicle has been well designed and built to handle the common issues of the road and function of a combustion engine, such as the cooling needed to protect the engine. While many aspects of today’s vehicles are far more complex than those of the past, some basic processes remain very much the same. Today, manufacturers still use a water pump and radiator as the functional features of a cooling system that is crucial in protecting the high-output and heat-generating engines powering our modern cars and trucks. Without these components, the engines soon fail, resulting in catastrophic damage, such as the need to replace the engine block.
When you find that your new Toyota Tundra is running hot or that the warning light on the dashboard indicates the engine is overheating, you might think the cooling system is just low on coolant. Which you think is a simple fix? But when the issue keeps happening, it is time to go to a Toyota dealership to have the issue corrected under the vehicle warranty. Sadly, many Tundra owners report that the issues continue, and they see smoke and hear odd sounds as the engine overheats. If you are continuing to deal with this issue, it is time to reach out to the Guardian Lemon Law team and speak to a lawyer experienced in Toyota Tundra faulty water pump lemon law cases.
Our team will schedule a review of your case as soon as possible and see if it qualifies under California Lemon Law. If it meets the criteria, we will review the options available to you, which often begin with the filing of a claim with the manufacturer. If that does not resolve the issue, then we can assign a Toyota Tundra water pump failure lemon lawyer and begin talking about how we can sue Toyota for selling you a defective, lemon Toyota Tundra.
Thanks to our Zero-Fee guarantee, you will not pay out of pocket for our services. The first thing we will tell you about Lemon Law is that when we win your case, Toyota is required to pay your legal fees.
What Else Do I Need To Know About California Lemon Law?
The first step is to ensure that your vehicle qualifies under the Lemon Law’s restrictions. Your Toyota Tundra lemon law attorney will perform an evaluation to determine the answer to this important question. The next step is to examine the issue itself to confirm that it also meets the requirements for a Toyota Tundra faulty water pump Lemon Law lawsuit or Lemon Law claim. The third part is verifying that you are within the Lemon Law’s time limits for bringing a claim or filing suit. Finally, you and your legal team must decide what your preferred remedy is going to be. You can choose a vehicle buyback, which is comparable to a refund of what you paid plus fees, or a replacement vehicle of equal value or the same make and model.
The Eligibility Requirements And Time Limits For California Lemon Law Claims and Lawsuits
To qualify your vehicle, these two requirements have to be met with no question.
- Your vehicle must be covered under the manufacturer’s new car warranty or a certified pre-owned warranty when the issue first began
- Abuse or misuse of the vehicle cannot be the cause of the issue named as a Lemon Law violation
Only one of the following criteria must be met to qualify.
- The manufacturer was permitted to make a reasonable number of attempts to resolve the vehicle issue. This means a minimum of two attempts for any significant issues related to the safety and use of the vehicle, or four tries for any defect unrelated to safety
- The vehicle was not available for your use for 30 days total because of the repair efforts
- The issue being addressed impacts the safety, use, or value of the vehicle
The final step will be verifying the time to act. The time limit for filing a suit is within one year of your warranty expiring or within six years from the date you took delivery of the vehicle, whichever is first. If all of the requirements above are met, the next step is to assign an experienced Guardian lemon lawyer to sue Toyota for water pump failure.
2016 – 2020 Toyota Tundra Defective Engine Cooling System Indications
The cooling system is vital to the continued operation of your vehicle’s engine. It is also vital for the longevity of that engine. If you operate it for even a short period without the cooling system, there will be damage to the engine, shortening its life and capabilities. The key components of the cooling system start with the water pump. With the system pressurized, the pump continuously circulates the coolant-water mixture from the block to the radiator. The coolant heats up as it passes through the block and cools as it passes through the radiator, which moves air through its coils to drop its temperature. The system has a pressure-release valve that opens to relieve pressure if the coolant gets very hot.
If a vehicle’s water pump fails, the system stops circulating coolant through the radiator, and eventually the car overheats. This overheating becomes apparent when dashboard warning lights illuminate or when there is a significant deviation from the normal operating temperature range displayed on the gauge cluster. There could also be white smoke or steam rolling out from under the hood. The driver could also notice unusual sounds coming from the engine compartment. Finally, you could discover a sudden coolant leak when you shut the vehicle off, creating more steam and causing the coolant to overflow under the car and be noticeable on the ground.
In the cases documented regarding the 2016 – 2020 Toyota Tundra, the issues most commonly revolve around premature deterioration of the pump seal or gasket. The fault in the cooling system that should remain closed and under pressure results in the common issues just mentioned. In addition, a common symptom among the Toyota Tundra models in question is described by owners as a pink crust on the engine block near the water pump. This is one of the initial indications of a failed seal or gasket, allowing a slow coolant leak that dries onto the engine block, creating the pink crust.
While you might think the repair efforts for this issue are straightforward, the service staff at the Toyota dealership could be very frustrating. The manufacturer and their representatives at the dealerships often fail to admit there is a warranty issue when only the first signs of the pink crust are discovered. Toyota claims this is not considered an active leak and requires more substantial leaks or dripping coolant to qualify for warranty coverage for this issue.
If your dealer cannot seem to resolve this issue with your Toyota Tundra, then it is time to talk to Guardian Lemon Law about hiring a Toyota Tundra faulty water pump lemon lawyer experienced in Toyota Tundra defective water pump, cooling system lemon lawsuit cases to represent you.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee For Our Customers
When dealing with a lemon vehicle, having consumer protection under the California Lemon Law can be a relief, but it does not address the frustration of spending a lot of money and time on something that depreciates rapidly. When you start putting a price tag on the time you are spending to resolve this issue, it is even more annoying. That is why you need a lemon lawyer to sue Toyota for faulty water pump issues and solve this problem for you.
The great news for you is that Guardian Lemon Law is going to work for you for free for the duration of the claim or lawsuit. One of the changes to the original Lemon Law requires the manufacturer to pay for your reasonable legal fees when the case is settled in favor of the vehicle owner. What else might be free?
- Your initial consultation
- A second opinion on a case handled by another attorney or law firm
- The case evaluation
- Our time if we fail to win your lawsuit
Please get in touch with Guardian Lemon Law when you need a lawyer to file a Toyota Tundra water pump failure lemon law lawsuit for you.
