Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced a voluntary recall for its premium SUV, the Land Cruiser 300, due to a concern with the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software of the automatic transmission. A total of 269 SUVs built between February 12, 2021, and February 1, 2023, are covered by this recall. Fortunately, no reports of events involving the impacted software have been received.
Nature of Recall
For the automatic gearbox to function at peak efficiency and adhere to safety regulations, the ECU software must be reprogrammed as part of the recall. While bookings for the Land Cruiser 300 are currently paused, customers need not worry as the SUVs can still be used until the software update is completed.
Software Update and Customer Support
?Toyota will update the software of the affected SUVs free of charge. Until the software is updated, customers are free to operate their SUVs. Representatives from Toyota dealerships will reach out to customers individually to address the issue. For any questions or concerns, customers can contact their nearest dealer or Toyota's customer assistance center.
Vehicle Details and Pricing
The Land Cruiser 300 is currently priced at Rs. 2.10 crore (ex-showroom) and is available in a single, fully loaded variant. It is equipped with a 3.3-litre V6 diesel engine that produces 305bhp and 700Nm of torque paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission.
As a result of the recall, bookings for the LC300 are currently paused. Customers interested in purchasing the SUV may need to wait until the issue is resolved and bookings are resumed.