10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,998 miles

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problem #74

Feb 012024

Corolla

  • miles
The engine Coolant Valve is leaking coolant, in ordering a new part to replace so yes it-??ll be available for inspection. My car Could overheat leaving me or my riders stranded wherever it is that the car stops. I went to Tires plus and they said I had to swap it out but I refuse to go to Toyota so they can rob my money The part has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, or insurance, The only symptom is my coolant runs low sometimes and my engine maintenance screen won-??t go away

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

problem #73

Sep 232024

Corolla

  • miles
I have been a victim of a known defect in Toyotas Coolant Bypass Valve as of recent when approaching my 40000 mile service maintenance.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #72

Sep 022024

Corolla

  • miles
Got an engine maintenance required light show up, took my car to the dealer to diagnose, they stated that i need to replace my coolant bypass valve

- Lakewood , CA, USA

problem #71

Aug 272024

Corolla

  • miles
Engine Coolant Bypass Valve has gone bad and presents a 'Engine Maintenance Required, see Dealer' error message.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #70

Sep 072024

Corolla

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve. Becoming persistent in several models of Toyota 2019-2021. Dealerships claim it-??s not covered under powertrain warranty because it-??s part of the coolant system. Should be covered and customer should be compensated or reimbursed.

- Englewood, FL, USA

problem #69

May 182024

Corolla

  • miles
The Coolant Bypass Valve on my Toyota Corolla 2020 is faulty. An "Engine Maintance Required" code appeared a couple months ago, when the vehicle was still under 60K miles. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. A faulty coolant bypass valve can cause the engine to overheat or leak coolant, leading to potential breakdowns or accidents. It may also trigger warning lights and reduce cabin heating, creating further safety risks. Not confirmed by dealership/indepenent service center. Only confirmed by personal inspection. The vehicle/component has not been inspected by manufactuer/police/insurance representatives. "Engine Maintance Required" message appeared on digitial display of vehicle. Message does not appear when the vehcile is turned on while A/C system is left OFF, but upon turning on the A/C, the maintaince required message appears, indiciating a faulty bypass valve.

- Coweta, OK, USA

problem #68

Jul 312024

Corolla

  • miles
coolant bypass valve is defective and failed prematurely. coolant bypass valve cracks and leaks coolant. Once coolant beings leaking, it comes into contact with the electrical connector located near the valve. The coolant corrodes and damages the connector, which eventually causes connector to malfunction. This causes the coolant bypass valve to be stuck in the -??open-?? or -??closed-?? position (i.e. it no longer responds to the needs of the engine), restricting coolant flow and allowing the engine to overheat. I had to repair the vehicle at Harvey's Autotech 521 West Sixth Street Corona, CA 92882 (951) 737-9878 at the cost of $643.91and loss of a work day.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #67

Aug 212024

Corolla

  • miles
I was driving in traffic when a warning light comes on it says "engine maintenance required visit your dealer". I have looked everywhere in the manual on this message and unable to find anything no other lights are on or anything to determine the issue. Took it to get checked at autozone no codes came up all is clear. I've read online this is a known issue to replace the coolant bypass valve. Unfortunately I take my vehicle to toyota for all oil changes etc and this was not mentioned.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA

problem #66

Aug 162024

Corolla

  • miles
Engine coolant Bypass Valve issue

- Ralston , NE, USA

problem #65

Aug 152024

Corolla

  • miles
Faulty coolant bypass valve needing repair. Manufacturer has open class action lawsuit. My car is also impacted.

- Pineville, NC, USA

problem #64

Jul 242024

Corolla

  • miles
An engine maintenance required warning displayed on the car dashboard. Crown Toyota Ontario performed diagnostic inspection and detected that code P268115 - engine coolant bypass valve was defective. Based on research the P268115 - engine coolant bypass valve is a common failure to Toyota Corolla, RAV 4 and Camry by car owners for models manufactured in 2019 - 2023. Toyota Ontario advised that the defect is not covered by warranty. My corolla is a 2020 model with 77,379 mileage on it.

- Eastvale, CA, USA

problem #63

Jul 122024

Corolla

  • miles
I had called Toyota colonial dealership in Milford CT. After briefly speaking with the service representative, he advised that it-??s most likely the engine coolant bypass valve. He said that it is common with my car models. I did some extra research and found out that many others were having the same issue from only having the car for a few years.

- Bridgeport , CT, USA

problem #62

Jul 252024

Corolla

  • miles
2020 TOYOTA COOLANT BYPASS VALVE. $800 estimate to repair

- Poway, CA, USA

problem #61

Jul 242024

Corolla

  • miles
The coolant bypass valve on my 2020 Corolla SE has started to go bad. The repairs are over $700. Apparently, this is a well known and documented issue with not just the Corolla but also the RAV-4 models. No recalls have been issues despite this being a known problem.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #60

Jun 012024

Corolla

  • miles
Coolant bypass valve malfunction, leaking coolant, engine maintenance required sign pops up on dash around 60k miles

- La Palma , CA, USA

problem #59

Jul 052024

Corolla

  • miles
Engine maintenance light came on after turning on air conditioner. Vehicle information: warning light came on at 56,800 miles on 2020 Toyota Corolla, no after market modifications to vehicle. I took vehicle to Toyota dealership for diagnostic testing. Conclusion: coolant bypass valve faulty causing leaks (this can cause overheating, stalling, increased emissions, and total engine failure and also allows coolant to leak into and damage surrounding engine components, including a vehicle's electrical system, the complaint relays). Fortunately, I PURCHASED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY when I bought the vehicle new, which covered the repairs. The faulty coolant bypass valve was replaced at the Toyota dealership. Had I not purchased the extended warranty, I would of been out of pocket for said repairs.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #58

Jul 062024

Corolla

  • miles
The car is 41.000 miles. Water pump had to be replaced when supposedly must to last until 100.000 miles.

- Cypress, TX, USA

problem #57

Jun 022024

Corolla

  • miles
engine maintenance required notification popping up. told i needed to replace engine coolant bypass valve. safety is at risk because the notification blocks my speedometer. dealer has confirmed that the engine bypass valve needs to be replaced and this happens with all toyotas around 40k miles. has been inspected by dealership. notification popped up on my car about two weeks ago.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #56

Jun 232024

Corolla

  • miles
Coolant Bypass Valve seems to have an issue at 60k miles which seems to happen to many people at mileage even lower than mine sometimes! My dad had this issue on his 2021 Corolla at 50k miles.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #55

Jun 242024

Corolla

  • miles
"Engine Maintenance Required See Dealer" Message on Dash Display Engine Coolant Bypass Valve I see this incident repeated for the recent Corolla SE and RAV 4 multiple times with no recall/resolution other than Toyota customers should be prepared to spend close to $750 to fix and replace this part that only takes about 20 minutes to be replaced. This is not new to Toyota. This a rip off. A lot money was paid for the car. Went to dealer less than a year ago and purchased a 2020 SE with a $23,323 price tag. Including dealer fees, finance charges and extended warranties the total price comes to $39,000+. I feel cheated as a customer. A practically new car comes with a defective part and it is not covered by warranty"? Come on. I've trusted and recommended Toyota for years. Do you no longer stand by your company name" Need a better resolution. Please.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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