The problem
Vehicle description: sport utility electric vehicles. If the subject vehicles are repeatedly parked by placing the shift lever into the "p" position without applying the parking brake, the parking lock rod, a component of the transmission parking lock system, could break.
The risk
This condition can render the system inoperative, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the parking lock rod.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-211 (00V211000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch |
| Report date | August 9, 2000 |
| Owners notified | September 25, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 756 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-211 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the parking lock rod.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 756 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.