GR86 GR86 - Rear Bumper holes / dimples

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Quite a few folk have mentioned the mysterious 4 holes in the rear bumper that apparently we all get and no one knows definitively what they are for and why they are there. I must say I didn’t notice them on the demonstrator I took out, but I didn’t spend much time looking at the back of the car.

I called Toyota Online Team about a couple of things and raised this specifically and asked for a written response from Toyota U.K. as to “Why the holes are there and what is their purpose”.

The lady said she had one other customer ask the same question but didn’t know the answer , she would have a look at the GR86 they have on site and get back to me.

As it looks as though this is how they come from the factory , rather than ask who has them, could anyone who hasn’t got them in their rear bumper please let me know.

Could our non U.K. owners please let me know if this is also the case in the rest of Europe , Singapore @Jianlun and NZ @Kiwi Greg 🤔

TBH I’ve never owned a car with holes in front or rear bumper from the manufacturer that weren’t designed to be covered By a standard size U.K. registration plate 🤷‍♂️

Once we get an answer will determine if anything can be done.

So far photos of the holes have not been that clear so if folk could post some which show where they are I’d appreciate it.
 
I was told it was due to American plates yesterday on the call.

I’ve asked for rear plate to be stuck so I can move it to cover or replace and not be left with drilled holes. Will see if it actually happens.
 
Has anyone challenged the holes with the dealers?

Honestly nothing will pi🤬 me off more than receiving a car with those holes after all this grief .
 
Probably best photo so far which shows the issue from @my_first_toyota 👍

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Quite a few folk have mentioned the mysterious 4 holes in the rear bumper that apparently we all get and no one knows definitively what they are for and why they are there. I must say I didn’t notice them on the demonstrator I took out, but I didn’t spend much time looking at the back of the car.

I called Toyota Online Team about a couple of things and raised this specifically and asked for a written response from Toyota U.K. as to “Why the holes are there and what is their purpose”.

The lady said she had one other customer ask the same question but didn’t know the answer , she would have a look at the GR86 they have on site and get back to me.

As it looks as though this is how they come from the factory , rather than ask who has them, could anyone who hasn’t got them in their rear bumper please let me know.

Could our non U.K. owners please let me know if this is also the case in the rest of Europe , Singapore @Jianlun and NZ @Kiwi Greg 🤔

TBH I’ve never owned a car with holes in front or rear bumper from the manufacturer that weren’t designed to be covered By a standard size U.K. registration plate 🤷‍♂️

Once we get an answer will determine if anything can be done.

So far photos of the holes have not been that clear so if folk could post some which show where they are I’d appreciate it.
Thats what my rear bumper near the number plate area looks like. Big gaping hole. Cos mine is grey import JDM version. And japan has that anti tamper seal in place of one of the number plat mounting holes. That gaping hole is so that the bumper can can removed without removing the number plate (number plate tilts almost horizontal before pulling bumper out).

Singapore has official imports but they are not yet on the rd so i have yet to see/know anyone with that.

Note the black is just sponge, from the factory.
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Now we have an idea what the dimples are for , for those who want to hide them I’m guessing some number plate specialists can make to a given size 🤔
 
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Only two visible on the standard size dealer licence plate, but I've not tried adjusting it yet, so maybe it will be possible to cover them better still.
 
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Only two visible on the standard size dealer licence plate, but I've not tried adjusting it yet, so maybe it will be possible to cover them better still.
Mine is exactly the same.

I think I'll ask Toyota to supply me with a slightly larger plate to cover them up.

My Honda Elysion had them, so an easy fix I reckon.
 
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