Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
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
AIR BAGS
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
AIR BAGS
08/09/201115000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated while stopped at an intersection, another vehicle crashed into the right side of his vehicle, but the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the vehicle was hit hard but could not tell him why the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries. a police report was available if needed. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed, but no further assistance was offered. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 15,000. vf
08/09/201115000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 toyota highlander. the contact stated while stopped at an intersection another vehicle crashed into the right side of his vehicle but the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was taken to the dealer which stated the vehicle was hit hard but could not tell him why the air bags did not deploy. there was no injuries and a police report was available if needed. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was file#1108120839 but offered no other assistance. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 15,000. mw