Has anyone seen something like this before. I think it popped out while sitting in the garage. Recently took a trip up I-80 (very rough concrete) and we are also in a heat wave. No idea if either of these could have been a cause.
??????????????? You are kidding right? Assuming this is warranty - assembly etc. Someone bumped into your bumper.... duh.
That's easily snapped in place, but if it did separate on its own it's a good idea to let Toyota take care of it.
The bumper is pristine! I just went out and double checked it. I am very particular about where I park. If the bumper was hit hard enough to pop the panel there should be a mark, right? One thing did occur to me. When I take a friend golfing, we usually sit in the hatch area to change shoes. So could a little weight on the top of the bumper cause this? I would think the clips should be sturdy enough for this...
I bet that's what caused it. It's held on by screws at the top in a couple of places as shown: Between these, the "clips" are rather thin and can be easily separated with pressure. Don't sit in the hatch area anymore!
Ok cool. I just thought you should check as that is what caused my bumper cover to shift a bit. Dumbass people keep hitting my bumper while I'm parked.
had the same problem with mine. First the dealer said it was normal. So I asked him to walk with me to look at the others on the lot. None had it. So I asked him why he said it was normal when none of the other ones had this issue. I suggested that he check his lies before he tells them to people. I also said that his credibility and the credibility of the entire shop is in question and from now on I want proof if he uses that excuse again. I also got a hold of the service manager and told him of the BS line the advisor tried to use. I asked if this is the kind of service I can expect and if this is they type of business they run......all the wile out in front of waiting customers.
had the same problem with mine. First the dealer said it was normal. So I asked him to walk with me to look at the others on the lot. None had it. So I asked him why he said it was normal when none of the other ones had this issue. I suggested that he check his lies before he tells them to people. I also said that his credibility and the credibility of the entire shop is in question and from now on I want proof if he uses that excuse again. I also got a hold of the service manager and told him of the BS line the advisor tried to use. I asked if this is the kind of service I can expect and if this is they type of business they run......all the wile out in front of waiting customers. Bottom line they did fix it.
Just a quick update on this problem. Dealer looked at it today and fixed it under warranty. They found no signs of damage to the bumper cover. I did have a conversation with one of the Service Advisors. Apparently this happens a lot! If someone were to sit on the top of the cover or even a heavy piece of luggage rests on it then this could happen...Seems like a marginal design to me. However the dealer was good about it and fixed it with no hassle. (Roseville Toyota)
They also went over my bumper with a fine tooth comb looking for any damage so they wouldn't have to repair it. But after 2 visits they fixed it.
