Condition where the vehicle starts in second gear from a stop and does not allow a manual shift to first...

Bulletin number

T-SB-0018-24 Rev2 (T-SB-0018-24 Rev2)

Component

Power train

Summary

Some 2023 – 2024 model year Sequoia Hybrid and 2022 – 2024 model year Tundra Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a condition where the vehicle starts in second gear from a stop and does not allow a manual shift to first gear (S1) without first switching to 4WD or driving over 15 mph. The brake actuator logic has been modified to address these conditions.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 11 complaints in the transmission category.