The Toyota maintenance light can appear on your dashboard as “MAINT REQD”. It's a light that remains active permanently, letting you know that you need to go for an oil change in a certified auto shop. Changing the oil in your Toyota can improve fuel efficiency and make your vehicle run as smooth as silk.

What does maintenance required light mean on Toyota?

The maintenance required light is notifying you that maintenance is required according to the driven distance on the vehicle's maintenance schedule. ... Most often this just means your vehicle might be due for an oil change.

Why would the maintenance required light come on?

The purpose of the maintenance required light is to encourage drivers to take their vehicle in for regular scheduled maintenance, such as oil changes, spark plugs, new tires, etc. Normally, automotive specialists will reset the maintenance required light when servicing your vehicle.