It means you should that the dirt road shortcut to work?
Hey, I have no clue but, Welcome!
And I did notice that's a lot of miles on a two year-old car. Maybe there is a shortcut you should be taking!

 

50 mile (one way) commute, 5-7 days a week Adds up quickly. And that's the shortest route

 

Buttons on the console are in a very good position to get their share of coffee and cola, if there is any indication that its the case, I would start my search there, if its not that and the problem does not reoccur, its like looking for a needle in a big hay bale.

 

No spillage on the console. And no items in the area to accidentally hit the button. I checked all of this first, as well.

 

I occasionally accidentally hit the seat heater button and the trail mode button. If it happens repeatedly I'd worry. If not, I would put it down to a weird coincidence or maybe an accidental button push.

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

Probably nothing to worry about unless it happens again. I know I've accidentally turned off my brake hold on drives with my phone's USB cable sticking out the bottom when laying the phone down in the tray.

It could also be the beginning of the machines rising up to overthrow their human masters too, so there is that to consider. 🤔

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

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My Limited has a turn knob for this selection since it has a different AWD system so needed to refresh my memory by looking through the manual, I think I might have found a potential solution to your concern.

Do you routinely change from ECO to Normal; driving modes. If so, the Normal and Mud & Sand are one on top of the pother. Is it possible that instead of hitting the Normal button, you hit the Mud & Sand instead?

 

Stupid question how much of a difference does it make engaging any of the buttons. Just for show????

 

There is for sure differences. He is my take
snow mode - neuters the power and tries to prevent spining the tires
rock mode - stops the car from rolling backwards buy appying the brakes. I only tried it when putting car on ramps so far
mud and sand - lets the tires spin. fun mode
Eco - makes the gas peddle feel heavier
sport - higher shift points

 

Using rock and sand while stuck in the snowplow bank made a difference, got me out easily.

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

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This should not happen mechanical problem it’s happening with mine all the time even getting stuck in mud and sand mode !!!
Krista

 

These modes should not engage automatically there’s a malfunction

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!
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Also when it’s getting stuck in mud and sand mode you’re using probably more gas And it’s turning your collision system off dangerous

 

krista_fraser@hotmail.com
Get in touch same as my car

 

My 2019 Trail has just started this behaviour. For me, I notice it everytime I put my car into park. I recently had work done to replace the electro magnetic clutch assembly which could potentially be related.

 

Did you find out what causes it? any fix for this issue?

 

I am having the same issue with my 2019 trail. Switches from eco to mud mode or normal to mud mode frequently. Happened while towing my boat in the rain at 110km/hr and I almost went in the ditch. Have been to the dealership twice and they can't find the problem. I had them open the consol switches and look for dirt or coffee residue, they found nothing and the problem persists.

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

Did you find out what the issue was?

 

I've had mine in several times and they can't find the problem. After I complained several times they replaced the sealant on the drivers side for one of the electrical panels. There is a service notice out for case where the automatic wipers engage when it's not raining, mine didn't have this problem but they thought it might be related. That remedied the problem for a few months. Issue happened again a few weeks ago. Called dealership and they told me to bring it directly to the shop the next time it happens. I've since driven around 5000km with no issues.

 

I have a 2019 all-wheel-drive limited and for the last three months it has been slipping into mud and sand mode. My dealership says they haven’t heard of anybody else experiencing this problem. Has anyone found a solution yet?

 

I've been having the same problem and I dont know why. I have a 2020 TRD. Im gonna take it into the dealership soon

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

Hi I do have the same problem.
here the solution.
first press the eco mode , the mud mode will disappear.
second : turn off the traction control.
this is the button on the left side of driver seat heater. Make sure on the screen will show the traction controlis off
Third: turn off your car and turned it on after few second the mud and sand should not be lit. Good luck.

 

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

Having this same issue 2019 Adventure. Did you figure it out? My warranty is up in June so I’d like to resolve it before then. Thanks in advance for help.

 

If your warranty is up in June and you haven't had the dealership look into it yet, I would do that right away so it's on their books. This way you can have leverage if they either can't duplicate the issue or it returns after the warranty expires.

 

Same issue on my 2020, any update?

 

I have a 2019 Rav4 XLE with the same issue. The mud and sand mode engages when I put it in park and also periodically while I drive. Anyone know how to resolve this issue?

I have a 2019 XLE Premium with 74K miles. This morning on my way to work mud & sand mode engaged itself. I searched and only found one mention and no one else commented on that post. Should I be worried? Should I run to the dealer ASAP? Should I ignore? Un-mechanical girl brain but my first reaction is fear/panic when a vehicle computer makes its own decisions.

Thanks!

 

I don’t want to be the bearer of bad news, but this occasionally happens on mine and appears to be related to the roof leak issues. I would check the upper A-pillars (columns between the windshield and the door windows) for any stains. If so, my suggestion is to garage the vehicle for a day and put a big fan under the driver’s foot well. This should dry out any moisture and you can check again if the problem occurs.

 

Has anyone figured out what this issue is ??

 

When you reach for one of the switches on the center panel, like the seat heater switch, it is easy to accidentally bump one of the console buttons. I've done it several times.

 

No one figured anything out???

I'd wager the water leak issue. But, switches do wear out and might need replacement. Contacts are close together and a bump can cause the switch to trigger.

 

I have the exact same problem with water leak and my car going into mud and sand mode.

 

I'm taking my car to the dealership on the 17th I will update.

 

I took my car in and the dealership did repair the leaky roof rack. But the problem is that they don't want to admit the leaky roof rack caused the mud and sand issue. I called Toyota, and rather than call me, they called the dealership, and they said that the roof rack had nothing to do with an electrical issue.

Good luck with this issue and just hope your dealership is better than mine.

 

I’m having the same problem with my 2019 adventure. It slips into mud and sand when I put it in park. I have to hit the Normal button to disengage.