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Originally Posted by RyanGreener
I actually registered to comment here because I now have a vested interest in this. I contacted "The Car Care Nut" on youtube regarding this as well because he is a Toyota Master Tech that has great insight/videos about all toyotas in general. Hopefully you can contact the others too!
Right now based on all the info gathered, this is a typical manufacturing/QC issue with first year vehicles. I know people who work in manufacturing who say the same thing: no matter how reputable or good the company is, first years are what you want to stay away from. If you want the most "reliable" version of the car, wait until the mid-cycle facelift/refresh.
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This is not “typical” for any year or make. It is completely abnormal and unacceptable.
Although I do agree with avoiding the very first of a new vehicle there is no magic period where they are every perfect just because made then.
Mid cycle refresh vehicles can have the very same risk levels as a new MY just because they can make larger changes.