Affected Years: 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 Engine/Transmission Control Unit.
There is no question that we have become reliant on technology in our vehicles. When it breaks, we are driven to get it fixed. When it doesn’t get fixed, we find ourselves back at the dealership waiting on a repair, or leaving it for days to get fixed this time. Solutions like taking the truck out of tow mode to avoid downshifts, and manually shifting yourself is more of an in the moment fix, bringing your camper or boat back over the weekend, than anything you might choose to live with. This is something that should work when you need it, and you are well within your rights as an owner to expect Toyota to be able to fix this issue. See more info about this directly below.
It also tells you that you might have an issue with your Toyota that has been reported by other owners, and you may have just learned that you need to contact Guardian Lemon Law and ask for a lemon lawyer to sue Toyota for reduced towing power when they can’t fix it after a few tries.
The Symptoms Of The 2018-2020 Toyota Tundra Reduced Towing Power Issue
Reports of this issue from consumers indicate that the vehicle fails to maintain speed under load, experiencing a severe loss of power. While the engine itself isn’t losing power, it isn’t transferring to the wheels. The primary fault is an issue with either the ECU/trailer brake controller or the transmission itself in Tow/Haul mode.
Sudden downshift due to a drop in speed on hills will then limit the RPM’s, notably feeling like a loss of power. The faulty ECU may register a trailer disconnect even though the disconnect is not actually occurring. The fixes for this issue center around evaluating the ECU for replacement based on the service bulletin issues by Toyota.
Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a Toyota Tundra reduced towing power lemon lawyer if Toyota cannot get this repaired, and you find yourself back at the dealer with it broken again and again. If this is what you are experiencing, you may be eligible to file a lemon law claim for the issue. Guardian Lemon Law can review your case and tell you if your truck and situation will qualify.
Lemon Law Basics
California Lemon Law, originally written and titled as The Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, was passed in 1970 and signed into law in 1971. Its original purpose, and one that is still true today, is to protect and provide resolution for buyers who are experiencing issues dealing with a manufacturer’s express warranty. To qualify, the issue and the vehicle have some qualifications that must be met. You must also be within the statute of limitations as set by state law. More on both of these items later.
If your vehicle feels like it’s losing power and Toyota is struggling to fix it, Guardian Law Firm can provide a Toyota Tundra lemon law attorney to help you confirm that your vehicle meets the qualifications for a lemon law claim. When you want to know if your vehicle is eligible, please call the team at Guardian Lemon Law. We can file a Toyota Tundra reduced towing power lemon lawsuit if Toyota doesn’t work with you to address it, replace it, or refund it.
The Qualifications For A Lemon Law Claim In The State Of California
The qualifications listed below are generally straightforward. The key part of any lemon law claim is that the vehicle been repaired for the same exact issue, without resolution. What constitutes the qualification of a reasonable repair effort is spelled out in the law. The first three items should all be met. The qualifications are:
- The vehicle must be under factory warranty at the time of the initial report, and remain so during all repair attempts
- The owner of the vehicle has not operated the vehicle in a way that causes or contributes to the reported problem, including improper use or abuse of any kind
- The dealer or representative has been allowed a number of reasonable repair attempts to address the issue. This means a minimum of two attempts for any safety-related issue, and at least four attempts for anything non-safety related
- The vehicle cumulative repair time for this issue is greater than 30 days in total where the Tundra cannot be used by the owner
- The issue being experienced has a direct impact on the safe operation, the actual use, or the value of the vehicle to you
Guardian Lemon Law can provide you with a lawyer experienced in Toyota Tundra reduced towing power lemon law cases when it’s time to file a lawsuit.
What Is The Statute Of Limitations For Filing A Lemon Law Claim Or Lawsuit In California?
Lemon Law in California sets the time limit on filing a lawsuit or claim as the earliest of two different dates directly related to your vehicle purchase and delivery. The first date is one year beyond the expiration of your vehicle’s factory warranty. The second date is six years from the date you took delivery of your vehicle from the dealer.
Reviews And Filing A Lemon Law Claim
There are a few things we do before we let the client know that a lawsuit is an open option. We have already covered the evaluation process. Once that is done, we review the you have documentation that you have regarding your purchase. Your documentation should address the areas and contain the details listed below:
- The records of your repair trips, including the dates and times for drop off and pickup, and clearly documenting the issues and attempts at repair.
- Any electronic communication that shows what was communicated to you during the dealership repair efforts
- The original documentation for the vehicle purchase, as well as the warranty details, was provided if the vehicle was used and came with a pre-owned certified warranty from Toyota
- Any out-of-pocket expenses with details on what the expense was and how it is related to the vehicle repair problems, and your claim
Winning A Lemon Law Claim And What It Looks Like
The winning result of any lemon law claim, lawsuit, or settlement is going to be one of two things. The manufacturer conducts a manufacturer buyback of your vehicle, or replaces the vehicle with a similar or like model. There is always the possibility of a settlement, and it may include a cash payment to you for the resolution of the issue, you keep the car, and agree to bring no additional legal challenges over the vehicle to Toyota.
The buyback option will include all the costs of the first purchase, including tax, tag, and title work, fees, etc. Toyota will deduct a rate per mile for the mileage you put on the truck before the first visit for the repairs. The other item the law requires is that the manufacturer cover the reasonable legal fees. This means that we can sue Toyota for selling you a defective, lemon Toyota Tundra, and Toyota is on the hook for it.
The Guardian Lemon Law Zero-Fee Guarantee
When you need to hire a lemon law attorney, there are some important things to consider when it comes to separating Guardian Lemon Law from other legal firms. First is our Zero-Fee Guarantee. It is less a means of securing clients and cases, and more a testament to our confidence in our ability to win claims and cases.
The Zero-Fee Guarantee begins with the initial consultations we offer all of our clients. There is no obligation for you to hire Guardian Lemon Law after that meeting is over. If you have another lawyer and are meeting with us for a 2nd opinion on the case, that is also going to be free of charge. We will be forthright in what we tell you about your case or claim.
When you hire us, and we take on your case, the guarantee also means we will never ask you for upfront legal fees before starting the case. The same guarantee extends all the way to the end of the case as well. If we don’t win your lawsuit, we do not bill you for representation. Please call Guardian Lemon Law when you need a Toyota Tundra reduced towing power lemon law lawsuit filed by a law firm that believes in itself.
