What is the climate?
Weeping of interior panels
We purchased a 2020 Avalon in Fall and have had to return to the dealer 3 times because of an oily residue weeping out of interior plastic panels. Not seats or headliner. Dealer has been helpful but puzzled. Anyone ever hear of this?
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MinnesotaWhat is the climate?
Well... if it is only a residue from from the plastics then it is probably some sort of finishing treatment. Try cleaning it with cleaning wipes or just use alcohol until it is clean and see if it comes back.
Well... if it is only a residue from from the plastics then it is probably some sort of finishing treatment. Try cleaning it with cleaning wipes or just use alcohol until it is clean and see if it comes back.
This is the third time it has been wiped, cleaned and aired/dehumidified by dealer. Just keeps coming back. Toyota told dealer it has never had the problem before. Have some concern about toxicity. Like an oily outgassing. Gets a little less after each treatment in some spots but then worse in others. We have had 3 Camrys with no problems.But love the car. Thanks for your interest.Well... if it is only a residue from from the plastics then it is probably some sort of finishing treatment. Try cleaning it with cleaning wipes or just use alcohol until it is clean and see if it comes back.
I had this oily residue as well on my phone charger cover and driver arm rest upon pick up of my 19 XSE. Thought it was just some kind of dressing the dealer had used. I just used mothers apc and a microfiber to clean it up.
Did Toyota ever remedy this panel weeping problem?
Going through the lemon law might be easier than fixing it 🍋
Weeping panels would deem a vehicle a lemon?Going through the lemon law might be easier than fixing it 🍋
Wow.
Doubtful.Going through the lemon law might be easier than fixing it 🍋
That's not as easy as everyone seems to believe, and you'll generally need an attorney.
It's not automatic. Most states force you through arbitration.
It is not smooth 100% guaranteed, but lemon law definitions are very ambiguous. It might be worth to try after many records of attempting to fix it.
I hope it’s not a similar issue Lexus had on a few of their models…. Update (?) For LS 460 sticky dash/panels by Lexus - ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion
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