Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
13V014000Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC V (Vehicle)3235MFRTOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION01/16/201301/17/2013
Defect SummarySoutheast 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 SummaryIf 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.
Corrective SummarySoutheast toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. the recall is expected to begin during january 2013. owners may contact southeast toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SEATS
TSB-0122-1109/06/201110042555Toyota: information provided for replacing the seat covers for vehicles equipped with side airbags. *pe12/16/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
05/22/20105300
 In a rear end collision the back of the driver's seat in my 2010 toyota camry failed, reclining me and folding the back into v. as a result i was restrained only by the lap belt. the car appears unrepairable.
03/16/2010111/20/2009
 Ltr fwd (ny) owner of a 2010 toyota camry that has been service for multiple defects since purchased including braking system and gas pedal recall, reply to massapequa, ny ofc. *tgw the back seat foam was defective and had to be replaced, the passenger exterior mirror was loose, the brakes had to be pumped so they wouldn't feel mushy, the steering was loose and the dashboard lights would dim while driving and when applying the brake. the consumer contacted the dealer and informed them the lights were not working. they stated it sounded as though it was an electrical problem and she would have to leave the vehicle. the consumer also stated when she applied the brake, the vehicle would lunge forward. *jb
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - HEAD RESTRAINT
12/07/20091
 2010 toyota camry headrests are very uncomfortable pushing your head forward & hear gasoline splashing back & forth when the tank is full. *tr