Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
09V234000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 01/01/2003 to 05/04/2009V (Vehicle)220412/10/2009OVSCTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION06/25/200906/25/2009571110
Defect SummaryToyota 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 SummaryThe gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.
Corrective SummaryToyota 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 is expected to begin during october 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V036000SOUTHEAST TOYOTA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC V (Vehicle)15341805/27/2010MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/03/201002/03/2010571110
Defect SummarySoutheast 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 between september 1, 2005 and june 2, 2008 without the requisite load carrying capacity modification labels.
Consequence SummaryA driver may overload a vehicle which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 1-954-420-2000.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V223000TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 09/01/2005 to 05/04/2009V (Vehicle)2708009/18/2009OVSCTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION06/15/200906/15/2009571110
Defect SummaryToyota 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 SummaryIncorrect load carrying capacity modification labels could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryToyota will notify owners and provide them with a new, accurate label to be installed over the inaccurate label free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 31, 2009. owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V035000GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC. V (Vehicle)27141705/27/2010MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION02/03/201002/03/2010571110
Defect SummaryGulf 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 SummaryThis does not meet the standard requirements.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
TC-10-06012/06/201010037706Ready06/03/2011
TC-10-06012/06/201010037706Toyota: in cold climates where road salt is used the spare tire assembly cable can become corroded. *rm06/03/2011
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
0077-0805/29/200810025022Mobility converted vehicle service information. *pe07/01/2008

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
02/01/20131
 2007 toyota sienna. consumer writes in regards to loss of rear view monitor/ camera when vehicle battery dies. *smd the consumer stated she could not find a sentence or a paragraph in the owner's manual, explaining how to recover the loss of the rear view monitor/camera after the battery died. the dealer informed the consumer, the navigation system would have to be sent to california. the consumer ordered a map dvd through an independent vehicle repair garage and had it loaded and that reactivated the rear view camera, cd player and radio. *jb
12/13/201060721
 Premature failure of struts for automatic back hatch of 07 toyota sienna minivan prevents rear hatch from opening fully, causing users to hit head on hatch when trying to access rear of van. vehicle had approx. 60k miles and less than 4 years old. repairs to replace struts cost $300; no guarantee they will not prematurely fail/wear out.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04/06/201298254
 My toyota sienna 2007 limited it fail its hatch door closes its own and it hit my head i'm afraid that by accident my kids might do the same, when they open the hatch door. i read about 2004-2006 recall and had toyota technical service bulletin march 14,2007 model 04-07 this regards the lift gate not properly working. on the 04-06 recall why not the 07 recall not included. while i got the same problem and the same parts that causes the problem.
12/15/200950000
 The rear hatch will close hard by its self on me or anyone else who is trying to load the back of the sienna. this has happened several time over the years. toyota fixed the problem at least twice, but the condition continues to occur. if i had a small child in my arms or my pet dog they would be injured as the hatch door closes on its own. the door alarm sounds and the hatch closes within a few seconds of opening it. it is difficult to override the automatic closing by keeping the hatch open by hand. it is almost impossible to use the hatch especially in the winter when the temperature is below 50 degrees.