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2009 Toyota Camry

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Camry years

Owner complaints for the 2009 Toyota Camry are substantially higher than the model-year median of 295.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

929 reports with mileage · 364 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 266 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 224 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 208 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

150 crash reports19 fire reports67 injury reports

Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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35,000 miles · Jun 4, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I WAS HAVING EXTREME VIBRATION ON MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN DRIVING OVER 65 MPH ON SOME STATE INTERSTATE. THIS HAPPENED MOST NOTICEABLY WHEN REACHING SPEEDS OF OVER 60 MPH, AND THE TIRES WERE LITERALLY SKIPPING OFF THE ROAD WHEN BREAKING AND YOU WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH CAUSING A DEATH. T…

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I WAS HAVING EXTREME VIBRATION ON MY 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY WHEN DRIVING OVER 65 MPH ON SOME STATE INTERSTATE. THIS HAPPENED MOST NOTICEABLY WHEN REACHING SPEEDS OF OVER 60 MPH, AND THE TIRES WERE LITERALLY SKIPPING OFF THE ROAD WHEN BREAKING AND YOU WOULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH CAUSING A DEATH. THIS IS ON A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THIS WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES, AND IT WAS FINALLY ADDRESSED. I CALLED TOYOTA AND THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE A TSB ON MY SITUATION. THEY LIED. 3. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE TOYOTA DEALERSHIP AND THEY FOUND DUE TO DEFECT IN MATERIALS USED BY TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE WARPAGE ON THE BRAKE ROTORS. ALSO THE DEALERSHIP REALIZED TOYOTA PUT OUT A TSB -0169-9 ON JUNE 4 2009. YET WHEN I CALLED TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE AND SPECIFICALLY ASKED IF THERE WAS A TSB FOR BRAKE ROTORS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. SAID NO. BUT THIS WAS NOT PRESENTED TO ME UNTIL AFTER MY CAR WENT OVER 36K MILES. MY CAR HAS 37.7K MILES. YET I TOOK MY CAR IN AT 35K MILES, AND THIS WAS NOT FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE REFUSED TO EVEN ADDRESS MY PROBLEM, AND TOLD ME THERE WERE NO TSB BULLETINS OUT ON THIS AND I SPOKE TO [XXX] AT TOYOTA CUSTOMER CARE, AND EVEN WHEN I CALLED IN AUGUST THEY TOLD MY THERE WERE NOT TSB BULLETINS. TOYOTA HAS A SERIOUS ISSUES WITH THEIR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THAT CAN CAUSE THE TIRES TO LEAVE THE ROAD WHEN BRAKING. I HAVE ALSO CALLED TOYOTA OVER A YEAR AGO ABOUT THIS AND THEY DENIED THAT THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG. NOW I HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE TOYOTA FAILED TO NOTIFY ME AND MY DEALER.THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL INVESTIGATION AS THIS CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND EVEN CAUSE DEATH. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10404440

Mileage unknown · Jan 5, 2011
Power TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE STALLING IN THE ACCELERATION PROCESS *TGW THE DEALER STATED THE STALL IN THE ACCELERATION, WAS CAUSED BY THE SEQUENCING OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE STALL WOULD OCCUR AS THE CONSUMER MADE A RAPID CHANGE FROM DECELERATION TO ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE STALL WAS …

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2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLE STALLING IN THE ACCELERATION PROCESS *TGW THE DEALER STATED THE STALL IN THE ACCELERATION, WAS CAUSED BY THE SEQUENCING OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE STALL WOULD OCCUR AS THE CONSUMER MADE A RAPID CHANGE FROM DECELERATION TO ACCELERATION. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE STALL WAS A BUILT IN DESIGN FEATURE. THE CONSUMER STATED TO MINIMIZE THE STALL, SHE MUST MANUALLY DOWN SHIFT THE TRANSMISSION WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS IN THE DECELERATION PHASE. RECENTLY, A SLOW MOVING 18 WHEELER UNEXPECTEDLY PULLED INTO THE CONSUMERS LANE OF TRAFFIC, WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE CONSUMER STATED HER NATURAL REACTION WAS TO REMOVE HER FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR, PUTTING THE ENGINE /TRANSMISSION INTO DECELERATION MODE. AS THE SITUATION UNFOLDED, SHE CONCLUDED THAT THE RAPID ACCELERATION AND LANE CHANGE WAS THE SAFEST METHOD. WHEN THE CONSUMER TRIED TO ACCELERATE AROUND THE TRUCK, THERE WAS NO REACTION FROM THE VEHICLE. THE TRANSMISSION DELAYED RESPONDING AND WHEN IT DID RESPOND, IT CHOSE A GEAR WHICH PRODUCED NO MEANINGFUL FORWARD MOTION, BUT LOTS OF NOISE. CONSEQUENTLY, SHE WAS FORCED TO BRAKE VERY HARD, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED. THE NEXT DAY, THE DEALER EXPLAINED THERE WAS A FACTORY ALERT ISSUE ON THE BRAKE PADS. THE PADS WERE REPLACED, AND THE ROTORS WERE TURNED. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10374591

21,000 miles · Dec 13, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ROTOR ON THE DRIVER REAR SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE PAD HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE R…

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ROTOR ON THE DRIVER REAR SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKE PAD HAD BROKEN IN HALF AND DAMAGED THE ROTORS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIR COSTS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,000.

NHTSA ODI #10370397

303 miles · Sep 27, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VERY SOFT BRAKES IN 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. BRAKES MUST BE PUMPED TO GET ANY REAL BRAKING ACTION. AT TIMES BRAKE PEDAL WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED WITH NO ADDITIONAL BRAKING ACTION. TOYOTA CLAIMS BRAKES TO BE IN SPEC AND WORKING PROPERLY, THE BRAKES ARE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM S…

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VERY SOFT BRAKES IN 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. BRAKES MUST BE PUMPED TO GET ANY REAL BRAKING ACTION. AT TIMES BRAKE PEDAL WILL CONTINUE TO GO DOWN WHEN BRAKES ARE PRESSED WITH NO ADDITIONAL BRAKING ACTION. TOYOTA CLAIMS BRAKES TO BE IN SPEC AND WORKING PROPERLY, THE BRAKES ARE FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE I GOT THE CAR, NEW. AND, HAVE FELT VERY UNSAFE, AS I NEVER KNEW WHEN THE BRAKES WOULD EFFECTIVELY SLOW THE VEHICLE. EVEN WHEN PUSHING HARD, AS IN A PANIC STOP, MY LEGS ARE ONLY SO LONG. TOYOTA CHANGED A VALVE TWICE, BUT ARE NOW SAYING THAT THIS WAS NOT NECESSARY, THE BRAKES ARE FINE. I HAVE TRIED TO REPLICATE A BRAKE TEST DONE BY THE TOYOTA TECH SERVICE REP, BUT CANNOT. THE TEST WAS TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL AND REV THE CAR UP TO RED LINE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10357890

23,000 miles · Sep 15, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER WHENEVER THE CONTACT APPLIES THE BRAKES THE SOUND STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER THE CONTACT IS STILL EXPERIEN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED THE CONTACT NOTICED A SQUEAKING SOUND COMING FROM OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER WHENEVER THE CONTACT APPLIES THE BRAKES THE SOUND STOPS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER THE CONTACT IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25000.

NHTSA ODI #10355709

30,000 miles · Sep 3, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury

TL*THE CONTACT 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AND HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE SUFFERED NECK, SHOULDER, AND BACK INJURIES. THE POLICE RESPONDED TO THE CRASH …

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TL*THE CONTACT 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AND HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE SUFFERED NECK, SHOULDER, AND BACK INJURIES. THE POLICE RESPONDED TO THE CRASH AND FILED A REPORT BUT HE DOESN'T HAVE A COPY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000.

NHTSA ODI #10353783

26,000 miles · Aug 26, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD METAL TO METAL SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE SOUND WOULD CEASE ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE VEH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOUD METAL TO METAL SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE SOUND WOULD CEASE ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ROTORS WERE WARPED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE DEALER THEN DISCOVERED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE FRACTURED IN TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING REPAIRS. A COMPLAINT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,000.

NHTSA ODI #10352044

22,354 miles · Jul 28, 2010
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashFireInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE CONTACT LIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AROUND A CURVE, THE CONTACT LIGHTLY DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES LOCKED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN INDEPENDENTLY AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE SKID CONTROL SAFETY DEVICE DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS NECK AS WELL AS OTHER MINOR SCRATCHES AND BRUISING. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL BODY REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGES. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DECISION FROM HIS INSURANCE COMPANY AS TO WHAT WOULD BE DONE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,354.

NHTSA ODI #10345888

Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2010
Service Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed Control

2009 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL*TGW ACCORDING TO THE INVOICES, THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WOULD CONTINUE TO ACCELERATE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10340112

5,000 miles · Jun 11, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAG…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 29,000.

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Official recalls

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16V396000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Jun 2, 2016

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

15V689000 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

Oct 22, 2015

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

14V743000 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler

Nov 19, 2014

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

Remedy: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

13V014000 · Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Seats

Jan 16, 2013

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

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Seats

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain models interspersed through model years 2009 through 2013 as follows: model year 2009-2012 Tacoma, 4Runner, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius, and RAV4; model year 2009-2010 Avalon, FJ Cruiser, and Highlander Hybrid; model year 2010-2013 model year Corolla, Sienna and Tundra; model year 2009-2013 Highlander and Venza; model year 2012 Prius V; and model year 2010-2012 Sequoia. During modification by SET to include accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters or headrest DVD systems, these vehicles may not have had the passenger seat occupant sensing system calibration tested. Without passing the calibration test, the occupant sensing system may not operate as designed.

Consequence: If the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags may not deploy or they may deploy inappropriately for the passenger's size and position. This could increase the risk of personal injury during the event of a vehicle crash necessitating airbag deployment.

Remedy: Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

12V491000 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls

Oct 10, 2012

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Tundra, Sequoia, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Yaris, Scion xB, Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The power window master switch assemblies in some of these vehicles were built using a less precise process for lubricating the internal components of the switch assemblies. Irregularities in this lubrication process may cause the power window master switch assemblies to malfunction and overheat.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the switch overheats, it may melt, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify its owners, and dealers will inspect the switch and apply a special grease that inhibits heat build up or replace any switch damaged by the defect, free of charge. Toyota owners that experience a problem with a switch should not attempt to make repairs, but should contact their Toyota dealer or the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331. General Motors will contact the Pontiac Vibe owners affected by this recall and GM dealers will inspect and repair switches as necessary. Those owners may contact Pontiac Customer Care at 1-800-762-2737.

12V091000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Mar 7, 2012

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 CAMRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH FEBRUARY 28, 2009, AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VENZA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 20, 2008, THROUGH JANUARY 4, 2011. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE CONTACT-TYPE STOP LAMP SWITCH, SILICONE GREASE MAY HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE OF THE SWITCH WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTACT RESISTANCE. IF THIS OCCURS, WARNING LAMPS COULD ILLUMINATE, A NO START CONDITION COULD RESULT, THE SHIFT LEVER MAY NOT SHIFT FROM THE “PARK” POSITION, OR THE VEHICLE’S BRAKE LIGHTS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: INOPERATIVE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD NOT WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT THE VEHICLE IS SLOWING OR STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

10V035000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.

10V036000 · Equipment:other:labels

Feb 3, 2010

SOUTHEAST TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.

10V017000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Jan 21, 2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

09V388000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Oct 5, 2009

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

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NHTSA investigations

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EA12006 · Power Window Master Switch Fire

Opened Jun 14, 2012 · Closed Feb 12, 2013

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Structure:body; Unknown Or Other

On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-2009 Sequoia, 2007-2008 Tundra, 2007-2008 Yaris, and 2009 Pontiac Vibe.See NHTSA recall number 12V-491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.Note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.Toyota and GM dealers will inspect the power window master switch (PWMS) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up.The circuit board in the PWMS may be replaced with a new one if notchy or sticking feeling is observed during the inspection.The failure report summary above shows counts for the vehicles identified at the start of this Engineering Analysis, specifically the approximately 1.4 million vehicles that share an identical PWMS assembly design including, model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, and Yaris built from September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all 2008 Highlander Hybrid.Toyota subsequently identified approximately one million additional vehicles that have a slightly different PWMS design but contain the same defect condition.Note that the totals for complaints and fires shown above may include duplicative reports (between ODI and manufacturer reports).This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10323848, 10360414, 10392622, 10394453, 10411328, 10429983, 10436663, 10446699, 10447416, 10447417, 10447419, 10447444, 10447515, 10447845, 10447947, 10449270, 10450133, 10450568, 10450606, 10450641, 10451821, 10455540, 10455614, 10456353, 10456438, 10457854, 10457955, 10459730, 10460166, 10460691, 10461220, 10462140, 10462200, 10462247, 10462404, 10462705, 10462761, 10464451, 10464769, 10465421, 10466279, 10466667, 10468126, 10468265, 10475230, 10470313, 10470684, 10471551, 10471824, 10472336, 10472910, 10473753, 10473967, 10473969, 10476921, 10477469, 10478563 and 10478657.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Electrical System

On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-2009 Sequoia, 2007-2008 Tundra, 2007-2008 Yaris, and 2009 Pontiac Vibe.See NHTSA recall number 12V-491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.Note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.Toyota and GM dealers will inspect the power window master switch (PWMS) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up.The circuit board in the PWMS may be replaced with a new one if notchy or sticking feeling is observed during the inspection.The failure report summary above shows counts for the vehicles identified at the start of this Engineering Analysis, specifically the approximately 1.4 million vehicles that share an identical PWMS assembly design including, model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, and Yaris built from September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all 2008 Highlander Hybrid.Toyota subsequently identified approximately one million additional vehicles that have a slightly different PWMS design but contain the same defect condition.Note that the totals for complaints and fires shown above may include duplicative reports (between ODI and manufacturer reports).This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10323848, 10360414, 10392622, 10394453, 10411328, 10429983, 10436663, 10446699, 10447416, 10447417, 10447419, 10447444, 10447515, 10447845, 10447947, 10449270, 10450133, 10450568, 10450606, 10450641, 10451821, 10455540, 10455614, 10456353, 10456438, 10457854, 10457955, 10459730, 10460166, 10460691, 10461220, 10462140, 10462200, 10462247, 10462404, 10462705, 10462761, 10464451, 10464769, 10465421, 10466279, 10466667, 10468126, 10468265, 10475230, 10470313, 10470684, 10471551, 10471824, 10472336, 10472910, 10473753, 10473967, 10473969, 10476921, 10477469, 10478563 and 10478657.

Structure:body

On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-2009 Sequoia, 2007-2008 Tundra, 2007-2008 Yaris, and 2009 Pontiac Vibe.See NHTSA recall number 12V-491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.Note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.Toyota and GM dealers will inspect the power window master switch (PWMS) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up.The circuit board in the PWMS may be replaced with a new one if notchy or sticking feeling is observed during the inspection.The failure report summary above shows counts for the vehicles identified at the start of this Engineering Analysis, specifically the approximately 1.4 million vehicles that share an identical PWMS assembly design including, model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, and Yaris built from September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all 2008 Highlander Hybrid.Toyota subsequently identified approximately one million additional vehicles that have a slightly different PWMS design but contain the same defect condition.Note that the totals for complaints and fires shown above may include duplicative reports (between ODI and manufacturer reports).This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10323848, 10360414, 10392622, 10394453, 10411328, 10429983, 10436663, 10446699, 10447416, 10447417, 10447419, 10447444, 10447515, 10447845, 10447947, 10449270, 10450133, 10450568, 10450606, 10450641, 10451821, 10455540, 10455614, 10456353, 10456438, 10457854, 10457955, 10459730, 10460166, 10460691, 10461220, 10462140, 10462200, 10462247, 10462404, 10462705, 10462761, 10464451, 10464769, 10465421, 10466279, 10466667, 10468126, 10468265, 10475230, 10470313, 10470684, 10471551, 10471824, 10472336, 10472910, 10473753, 10473967, 10473969, 10476921, 10477469, 10478563 and 10478657.

Unknown Or Other

On October 10, 2012, Toyota initiated a safety recall of approximately 2.5 million U.S. vehicles involving the following models and model years:2007-2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2008 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007-2009 RAV4, 2008-2009 Scion xB and xD, 2008-2009 Sequoia, 2007-2008 Tundra, 2007-2008 Yaris, and 2009 Pontiac Vibe.See NHTSA recall number 12V-491 for more details, including the affected vehicle manufacture dates for each vehicle model.Note that only early-production 2009 model year vehicles are included in the recall.Toyota and GM dealers will inspect the power window master switch (PWMS) assemblies and apply a specialized grease that inhibits heat build-up.The circuit board in the PWMS may be replaced with a new one if notchy or sticking feeling is observed during the inspection.The failure report summary above shows counts for the vehicles identified at the start of this Engineering Analysis, specifically the approximately 1.4 million vehicles that share an identical PWMS assembly design including, model year 2007-2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4, and Yaris built from September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all 2008 Highlander Hybrid.Toyota subsequently identified approximately one million additional vehicles that have a slightly different PWMS design but contain the same defect condition.Note that the totals for complaints and fires shown above may include duplicative reports (between ODI and manufacturer reports).This Engineering Analysis is closed.See attached report for additional information.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10323848, 10360414, 10392622, 10394453, 10411328, 10429983, 10436663, 10446699, 10447416, 10447417, 10447419, 10447444, 10447515, 10447845, 10447947, 10449270, 10450133, 10450568, 10450606, 10450641, 10451821, 10455540, 10455614, 10456353, 10456438, 10457854, 10457955, 10459730, 10460166, 10460691, 10461220, 10462140, 10462200, 10462247, 10462404, 10462705, 10462761, 10464451, 10464769, 10465421, 10466279, 10466667, 10468126, 10468265, 10475230, 10470313, 10470684, 10471551, 10471824, 10472336, 10472910, 10473753, 10473967, 10473969, 10476921, 10477469, 10478563 and 10478657.

PE12002 · Power Window Master Switch Fire

Opened Feb 6, 2012 · Closed Jun 14, 2012

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Structure:body; Unknown Or Other

ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Yaris vehicles built from approximately September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all MY 2008 Highlander Hybrid vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10461220, 10460691, 10460166, 10459730, 10457955, 10457854, 10456438, 10456353, 10455614, 10455540, 10451821, 10450641, 10450606, 10450568, 10450133, 10449270, 10447947, 10447845, 10447515, 10447444, 10447419, 10447417, 10447416, 10446699, 10436663, 10429983, 10411328, 10407290, 10394453, 10392622, 10360414, 10323848.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Electrical System

ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Yaris vehicles built from approximately September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all MY 2008 Highlander Hybrid vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10461220, 10460691, 10460166, 10459730, 10457955, 10457854, 10456438, 10456353, 10455614, 10455540, 10451821, 10450641, 10450606, 10450568, 10450133, 10449270, 10447947, 10447845, 10447515, 10447444, 10447419, 10447417, 10447416, 10446699, 10436663, 10429983, 10411328, 10407290, 10394453, 10392622, 10360414, 10323848.

Structure:body

ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Yaris vehicles built from approximately September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all MY 2008 Highlander Hybrid vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10461220, 10460691, 10460166, 10459730, 10457955, 10457854, 10456438, 10456353, 10455614, 10455540, 10451821, 10450641, 10450606, 10450568, 10450133, 10449270, 10447947, 10447845, 10447515, 10447444, 10447419, 10447417, 10447416, 10446699, 10436663, 10429983, 10411328, 10407290, 10394453, 10392622, 10360414, 10323848.

Unknown Or Other

ODI has identified certain Toyota vehicles experiencing a higher rate of fire and thermal event incidents among all Toyota vehicles that use the same power window master switch design.They include a total of approximately 1.4 million model year (MY) 2007 through 2009 Camry, Camry Hybrid, RAV4 and Yaris vehicles built from approximately September 2006 through August 2008, as well as all MY 2008 Highlander Hybrid vehicles.This Preliminary Evaluation has been upgraded to an Engineering Analysis (EA12-006) to further study the alleged defect and its consequences.The ODI reports cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10461220, 10460691, 10460166, 10459730, 10457955, 10457854, 10456438, 10456353, 10455614, 10455540, 10451821, 10450641, 10450606, 10450568, 10450133, 10449270, 10447947, 10447845, 10447515, 10447444, 10447419, 10447417, 10447416, 10446699, 10436663, 10429983, 10411328, 10407290, 10394453, 10392622, 10360414, 10323848.

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