Illustration2009 TOYOTA SIENNA WITH 134K MILEAGE HAS SRS WARNING LIGHT ON ALL OF A SUDDEN AND STAYS ON. TOYOTA DEALER WOULD CHARGE ME FOR DIAGNOSING AND CHARGE ME IF ANY FURTHER JOBS NEED TO BE DONE. SHOULDN'T THIS BE RECALLED AND HANDLED WITHOUT ANY CHARGE TO OWNERS AS IT'S MATTER OF SAFETY ISSUE?
2009 Toyota Sienna
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2009 Toyota Sienna do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 183.
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Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Sienna years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
180–25K
2625–50K
2250–75K
3775–100K
46100–150K
13150K+
162 reports with mileage · 45 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.
- Structure. Review the 97 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
15 crash reports3 fire reports21 injury reports
Air Bags complaints
14 reportsTHE AIRBAG LIKE CAME ON AND HAS NOT GONE OFF. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SQUIB CIRCUIT HAD A SHORT AND THAT IF IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. DEALER SAID IT COULD COST UP TO $2600 TO FIX. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER SIENNA OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS TOYOT…
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THE AIRBAG LIKE CAME ON AND HAS NOT GONE OFF. HAD MECHANIC CHECK IT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SQUIB CIRCUIT HAD A SHORT AND THAT IF IN AN ACCIDENT AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY. DEALER SAID IT COULD COST UP TO $2600 TO FIX. AFTER SOME RESEARCH, I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER SIENNA OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. WHY HAS TOYOTA NOT RECALLED THIS, BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURING ISSUE AND CONSUMER SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY THAT KIND OF MONEY FOR THERE FAULTY PRODUCT. NOW BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY EQUIPMENT I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE BECAUSE I CAN NOT AFFORD THAT KIND OF MONEY TO REPAIR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY WOULD WORK WITH HIM, BUT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THEY WOULD WORK WITH HIM, BUT THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
CAR HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. CAR HAD SOLENOID RECALL REPAIR. CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD SLIGHTLY UNTIL ACCIDENT CAUSED IT TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. ALSO, TAKATA RECALL. CAR WAS FILLED WITH AIR BAG MATERIAL AND SIDE AIR BAGS CAUSED ALMOST FATAL INJURY TO MY WIFE AND SEVERE INJURY TO MY SON. CAR WAS TRAVELING ON SIDE STREET TRAVELIN…
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CAR HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. CAR HAD SOLENOID RECALL REPAIR. CAR WOULD SURGE FORWARD SLIGHTLY UNTIL ACCIDENT CAUSED IT TO GO OUT OF CONTROL. ALSO, TAKATA RECALL. CAR WAS FILLED WITH AIR BAG MATERIAL AND SIDE AIR BAGS CAUSED ALMOST FATAL INJURY TO MY WIFE AND SEVERE INJURY TO MY SON. CAR WAS TRAVELING ON SIDE STREET TRAVELING AROUND 30 MILES PER HOUR UNTIL IT SPED UP TO 68.4 MPH..
TAKATA RECALL ! I WAS DRIVING TOYOTA SIENNA ON LOCAL STREET IN BOCA RATON WHEN CAR HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. CAR STRUCK A TREE WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO REACT. I HAD AIRBAGS STUFFING IN MY LUNGS WITH CONTUSION AND IN MY INTESTINES. MY SON HAD A BAD CONTUSION ON RIGHT SIDE FROM SIDE AIRBAG. MY WIFE HAD TO SPEND 17 DAYS IN…
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TAKATA RECALL ! I WAS DRIVING TOYOTA SIENNA ON LOCAL STREET IN BOCA RATON WHEN CAR HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION. CAR STRUCK A TREE WHICH CAUSED THE AIR BAGS TO REACT. I HAD AIRBAGS STUFFING IN MY LUNGS WITH CONTUSION AND IN MY INTESTINES. MY SON HAD A BAD CONTUSION ON RIGHT SIDE FROM SIDE AIRBAG. MY WIFE HAD TO SPEND 17 DAYS IN A HOSPITAL BECAUSE CONTUSION ON LUNGS AND MULTIPLE BONES. THE FORCE NOT HER OUT OF HER SEAT ON FLOOR. HER SEAT BELT CUT INTO HER ABDOMEN. SHE ALMOST DIED FROM INJURIES AND INCOMPETENT MEDICAL CARE. MY DAUGHTER WAS SAVED FROM SEVERE INJURY BECAUSE THE SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT FUNCTION. THIS WAS A TERRIBLE HOLIDAY GIFT. *TR
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT ALWAYS ON AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING DUE TO A STEERING POWER CABLE DAMAGE AND NEEDING REPLACED.
PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ON WHEN SEAT IS OCCUPIED.
THE CAR ACCELERATED TO 68.4 MPH. I COULD NOT STOP CAR FIRST TIME WITH ABS BRAKES. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND IT HELPED BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. THE CAR HIT THE TREE. THE SIENNA'S BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AT FIRST, THE CAR SO HOW WENT FROM 30 MPH TO 68.4 MPH AND THE STEERING DID NOT WORK. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE WHEN 1.2 M…
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THE CAR ACCELERATED TO 68.4 MPH. I COULD NOT STOP CAR FIRST TIME WITH ABS BRAKES. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND IT HELPED BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. THE CAR HIT THE TREE. THE SIENNA'S BRAKES DID NOT WORK PROPERLY AT FIRST, THE CAR SO HOW WENT FROM 30 MPH TO 68.4 MPH AND THE STEERING DID NOT WORK. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE WHEN 1.2 MILLION DOLLARS OF DAMAGE TO A FAMILY. LUCKILY METROPOLITAN AND AETNA LIMITED THE HEALTH CARE PERSONALS. THE CAR WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. WE HAVE NEW FRIENDS CALLED COLLECTIONS COMPANIES. PLEASE DO NOT BUY TOYOTA. THE CORPORATION CONSIDERS THE ACCIDENT NOT THEIR FAULT.
ON 12/25/14 THE TOYOTA SIENNA HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AND HIT A TREE AT 31 MPH. MY WIFE AND SON HAD RIGHT SIDE LUNG CONTUSIONS. MY WIFE HAD AN OPEN WOUND FROM THE SEAT BELT. SINCE SHE WAS RESTRAINED THAT WELL SHE HAD A BROKEN LEFT LEG AND A RIGHT CLAVICLE FRACTURE THAT REQUIRED SURGERIES. MY WIFE ALMOST DIED IN DELRAY BEACH…
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ON 12/25/14 THE TOYOTA SIENNA HAD UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION AND HIT A TREE AT 31 MPH. MY WIFE AND SON HAD RIGHT SIDE LUNG CONTUSIONS. MY WIFE HAD AN OPEN WOUND FROM THE SEAT BELT. SINCE SHE WAS RESTRAINED THAT WELL SHE HAD A BROKEN LEFT LEG AND A RIGHT CLAVICLE FRACTURE THAT REQUIRED SURGERIES. MY WIFE ALMOST DIED IN DELRAY BEACH MEDICAL CENTER DUE TO BLOOD LOSS AND POOR MEDICAL ATTENTION. WE KNOW THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK WELL BECAUSE THE REST OF US WERE ABLE TO WALK AWAY FROM THE CRASH. MY WIFE IS STILL SUFFERING AND REALIZED FROM THE AMERICAN COUNCIL SAFETY LESSONS THAT HER SEAT BELT DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY AND THE SIDE BAGS ARE DANGEROUS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 TOYOTA SIENNA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG SENSOR WOULD FLASH OFF AND ON INDICATING THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Official recalls
1017V657000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Oct 18, 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2005-2007 and 2009-2010 Toyota Sienna vehicles. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock assembly, the shift lever may be moved out of the 'Park' position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever can be moved from the "Park" position without depressing the brake pedal and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid and reapply the grease, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0V. Vehicles that were previously recalled under campaign 13V-429 are not affected by this recall.
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.
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.
14V273000 · Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
May 22, 2014
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
13V429000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Sep 26, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
Remedy: Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013. When parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
10V160000 · Structure
Apr 20, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 SIENNA PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 7, 1997 AND JANUARY 4, 2010, CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN OR ORIGINALLY SOLD IN CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WASHINGTON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE SPARE TIRE STOWED UNDER THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE COLD CLIMATE REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES WHERE ROAD SALT IS FREQUENTLY USED, WATER SPLASHED BACKWARDS WITH HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT CAN REACH THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER AND CORRODE THE SPARE TIRE CARRIER ASSEMBLY CABLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE CABLE MAY BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION AND THE SPARE TIRE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH AN INTERIM LETTER INITIALLY INSTRUCTING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALERS TO INSPECT FOR CORROSION. A SECOND NOTICE WILL BE SENT WHEN THE PERMANENT REMEDY IS AVAILABLE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE SEE TOYOTA'S AMENDED RECALL REPORT OF JULY 19, 2010. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OCTOBER 12, 2010. 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.
09V234000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jun 25, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS INSTRUCTING THEM TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLE TO A TOYOTA OR LEXUS DEALER FOR AN EXCHANGE OF THE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL, AN INSTALLATION OF THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABEL, IF NECESSARY, AND A CORRECTION TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
09V223000 · Equipment:other:labels
Jun 15, 2009
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
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NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.