NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
74 reportsMileage unknown · Aug 21, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT THERE IS A RECALL GOING ON WITH MY AIRBAGS (SHRAPNEL FROM AIRBAGS), THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN OVER 1 YEAR. I STILL OWN THIS CAR AND USE IT EVERYDAY, AND I AND MY PASSENGERS ARE PUT AT RISK EVERY TIME, SPECIFICALLY IF THE AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOU…
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TAKATA RECALL NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT THERE IS A RECALL GOING ON WITH MY AIRBAGS (SHRAPNEL FROM AIRBAGS), THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED IN OVER 1 YEAR. I STILL OWN THIS CAR AND USE IT EVERYDAY, AND I AND MY PASSENGERS ARE PUT AT RISK EVERY TIME, SPECIFICALLY IF THE AIRBAGS WERE TO DEPLOY. TOYOTA HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT EXCEPT TO SEND A LETTER THAT IT WILL BE REMEDIED SOON WHICH WAS SENT 1 YEAR AGO. ADDITIONALLY, I RECEIVED A AUTO AIRBAG SETTLEMENT NOTICE, BUT AM NOT ELIGIBLE BECAUSE I STILL OWN THE CAR! THIS IS RIDICULOUS. TOYOTA NEEDS TO PRIORITIZE BY OWNERS OF VEHICLES THAT CAN CURRENTLY STILL RECEIVE INJURY OR DEATH FIRST OVER THOSE THAT HAD PREVIOUSLY OWNED/LEASED THE CAR AND WERE THEREFORE ONLY POTENTIALLY AT RISK. TOYOTA IS PUTTING MY LIFE, AND MY PASSENGERS' LIVES AT RISK, EVERY DAY, AND THEY DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT WHY AM I BEING PUT AT RISK FOR SOMETHING THAT IS NOT MY FAULT, AND SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY THE SELLER AS I AM THE CONSUMER? WHY SHOULD THIS EVEN BE ABOUT SOMETHING THAT HAS HAPPENED, WHY ISN'T IT ABOUT PREVENTION AND NOT HAVING TO BE FEARFUL THAT EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR, THAT IF I GET INTO AN ACCIDENT THAT I AND ANY OF MY PASSENGERS MAY DIE BECAUSE SHRAPNEL WILL DEPLOY FROM THE VERY SAME AIRBAGS THAT WERE MEANT TO KEEP US SAFE?
NHTSA ODI #11016485
Mileage unknown · Aug 21, 2017
Air Bags
I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF I AM AFRAID OF THE AIR BAG EXPLODING. I HAVE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS AND I KEEP GETTING THE RUN A AROUND. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE ASAP. MY GRANDS AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ANYWHERE THIS SUMMER BECAUSE WE ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. I CAN GO TO ANY DEALERSHIP IN GEORGIA THATS WITHIN …
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I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE OF I AM AFRAID OF THE AIR BAG EXPLODING. I HAVE CALLED VARIOUS DEALERSHIPS AND I KEEP GETTING THE RUN A AROUND. I NEED TO BE ABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE ASAP. MY GRANDS AND I HAVE NOT BEEN ANYWHERE THIS SUMMER BECAUSE WE ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. I CAN GO TO ANY DEALERSHIP IN GEORGIA THATS WITHIN 100 MILES OF STONE MOUNTAIN
NHTSA ODI #11016454
Mileage unknown · Aug 18, 2017
Air BagsUnknown Or Other
"TAKATA RECALL" I'M NOT MAKING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE THEY EXPLODED, YET...ALTHOUGH, I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THEY COULD EXPLODE, SO ESSENTIALLY, THIS MAKES MY VEHICLE INOPERABLE SINCE NOTIFICATION AND MAKES ME INELIGIBLE TO WORK USING MY VEHICLE. FURTHERMORE, ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS NOTES: IT IS SUGGESTED THAT I FILE A …
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"TAKATA RECALL" I'M NOT MAKING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE THEY EXPLODED, YET...ALTHOUGH, I HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT THEY COULD EXPLODE, SO ESSENTIALLY, THIS MAKES MY VEHICLE INOPERABLE SINCE NOTIFICATION AND MAKES ME INELIGIBLE TO WORK USING MY VEHICLE. FURTHERMORE, ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS NOTES: IT IS SUGGESTED THAT I FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA. PER : IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA.
NHTSA ODI #11016250
57,000 miles · Aug 16, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. TOYOTA SENT ME ARECALL LETTER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 2017 SAYING THEY HAD NO FIX AND I SHOULDN'T USE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. WHEN I DIDN'T HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I CALLED THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR MY CAR UNTIL DECEMBER 2017. ANY TOYOTA DEALER WOULD GIVE ME A FRE…
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TAKATA RECALL. TOYOTA SENT ME ARECALL LETTER AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 2017 SAYING THEY HAD NO FIX AND I SHOULDN'T USE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. WHEN I DIDN'T HEAR FROM THEM AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS I CALLED THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO FIX FOR MY CAR UNTIL DECEMBER 2017. ANY TOYOTA DEALER WOULD GIVE ME A FREE RENTAL CAR. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALER I WAS TOLD I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE MY CAR AT THE DEALERSHIP AND IT WOULD BE PARKED OUTSIDE WITH NO SHELTER. I LIVE IN PHOENIX AZ AND I KNOW WHAT THE SUN DOES TO PAINT, TIRES, AND EVEN INTERIOR OF CARS. SO THAT IS AN UNACCEPTABLE OFFER. SINCE I REALLY NEED FULL USE OF MY CAR I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AGAIN TODAY, AUGUST 16, 2017. THEY STILL DO NOT OFFER AN ACCEPTABLE SOLUTION. THE RECALL LETTER STATED THAT I COULD FILE A COMPLAINT WITH THE HTSA IF I FELT TOYOTA IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE DEFECT WITHIN A RESONABLE TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11015751
Mileage unknown · Aug 3, 2017
Air Bags
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART …
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11012483
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN MONTHS OF BEING ABLE TO SAFELY USE THE CAR. THERE IS NO DATE OFFERED FOR A FIX. DEALERS IN 2 STATES HAVE THE SAME RESPONSE. HOW CAN THEY GET AWAY WITH THIS DELAY?
NHTSA ODI #11011473
Mileage unknown · Jul 27, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL - WE HAVE 2 OUT OF 3 OF OUR FAMILY CARS AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL TO WHICH THERE "IS NO REMEDY" AVAILABLE. VERY INCONVENIENT FOR NO ONE TO BE ABLE TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND PROBABLY NOT EVEN SAFE FOR THE DRIVER OR BACKSEAT PASSENGERS EITHER. WHEN WILL THIS BE FIXABLE?
NHTSA ODI #11010909
Mileage unknown · Jul 5, 2017
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TOYOTA OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWAR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA COROLLA MATRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TOYOTA OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL AND STATED THAT PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR TWO WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #11003129
Mileage unknown · May 15, 2017
Air Bags
I HAVE VISITED FORDHAM TOYOTA AT 235 WEST 154TH STREET NEW YORK, NY ON 4/21/2017; AND 5/17/2017 AND I WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON HOLD. ON 5/11/2017 I RECEIVED A CALL AND I WAS TOLD TO RETURN ON 5/15/2017 TO INSTALL THE REQUIRED PART. MY CAR WAS KEPT IN THE DEALER UNTIL 3PM. AND THEN WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I HAV…
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I HAVE VISITED FORDHAM TOYOTA AT 235 WEST 154TH STREET NEW YORK, NY ON 4/21/2017; AND 5/17/2017 AND I WAS TOLD THE PART WAS ON HOLD. ON 5/11/2017 I RECEIVED A CALL AND I WAS TOLD TO RETURN ON 5/15/2017 TO INSTALL THE REQUIRED PART. MY CAR WAS KEPT IN THE DEALER UNTIL 3PM. AND THEN WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. I HAVE MISSED (2) DAYS OF WORK DUE TO THIS ISSUE AND IT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I FEEL TOYOTA IS NOT MAKING ANY EFFORT TO REMEDY THIS ISSUE, PLEASE ADVISE.
NHTSA ODI #10985854
151,000 miles · May 3, 2017
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL LETTER THAT WE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA DIRECTED US TO STOP USING THE PASSENGER SEAT IN THE CAR DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, AND ADVISED THAT WE WOULD RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN APRIL. IT IS NOW MAY AND WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM TOYOTA AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADVISES US THAT NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FOR US. WE ARE NOT …
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TAKATA RECALL LETTER THAT WE RECEIVED FROM TOYOTA DIRECTED US TO STOP USING THE PASSENGER SEAT IN THE CAR DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS, AND ADVISED THAT WE WOULD RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN APRIL. IT IS NOW MAY AND WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM TOYOTA AND THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ADVISES US THAT NO REMEDY IS AVAILABLE FOR US. WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SAFELY USE THE VEHICLE AS A FAMILY, AND WE HAVE NO IDEA WHEN OR IF WE WILL BE ABLE TO USE THE VEHICLE SAFELY AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING USED DAILY BY DRIVER ONLY, AND IT IS UNCLEAR WHETHER THE VEHICLE POSES A THREAT TO DRIVER'S SAFETY.
NHTSA ODI #10983392
Official recalls
8Oct 17, 2019
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Jan 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan), and the U.S. VI or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, ES350, IS-F, GX460, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2009 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Lexus IS250, IS350, ES350, IS-F, and Pontiac Vibe vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Jan 9, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2009 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, Yaris HB, Scion xB, Pontiac Vibe, Lexus, ES350, IS250, IS350, and IS-F vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Toyota is recalling certain 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and IS350, 2007-2008 Lexus ES350, Toyota Yaris, Yaris HB, and 2008 Lexus IS-F and Scion xB vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), GLG (Lexus Zone A), GLH (Lexus Zone B) and HLA (Lexus Zone C).
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.
Apr 9, 2014
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
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.
Aug 27, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 SCION XD AND MY 2009-2010 COROLLA, AND COROLLA MATRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L ENGINE AND ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEVADA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHEN DRIVING UNDER CERTAIN UNIQUE CONDITIONS IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD SUCTION PORT FOR THE BRAKE VACUUM CAN BECOME BLOCKED DUE TO THE FREEZING OF CONDENSATION RESULTING FROM POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED INTAKE AIR CONNECTOR WHICH WILL RELOCATE THE BRAKE SYSTEM VACUUM PORT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
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