The side curtain-shield-air bags in your vehicle are designed to deploy in a crash to protect you from injury. However, in certain models, the computer that controls these bags might be misprogrammed, causing them to inflate unexpectedly — even when there's no crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy without warning, it could cause injury to you or your passengers. This is because the bags could hit you or someone else in the vehicle, or even cause a distraction while driving.
Free Fix
Toyota will replace the faulty air bag control module with a new one that's correctly programmed, free of charge. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
The seat heater in your vehicle is a feature that warms up the front seats. It's made up of a copper strand heating element that's usually hidden under the seat cushion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the electrical wiring in the seat heater gets damaged when you sit on it, the copper strand heating element could short circuit and cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealership will disconnect the seat heater for free, and you'll get a refund for the cost of the accessory seat heater. Just wait for the recall notice and schedule an appointment with your dealer.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Original — 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.
Your vehicle is missing a label that shows the correct load capacity for your tires. This label is like a warning sign that helps you avoid overloading your vehicle, which could cause a tire blowout.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this label, you might not know how much weight your vehicle can safely carry, which could lead to a tire blowout while driving, especially during heavy loads or towing.
Free Fix
Your Gulf States Toyota dealer will mail you the correct label or install it for free. They'll also update your owner's manual to ensure you have the right information about your vehicle's load capacity. This service is free, and you should contact your dealer to schedule the update.
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Original — What Happened
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.
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THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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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.
Your vehicle's load-carrying capacity label is an important sticker that tells you how much weight your vehicle can safely carry. Unfortunately, some 2005-2011 models were sold without this label.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't know your vehicle's safe weight limit, you might overload it, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will either mail you the correct label or install it for free, so you can know your vehicle's safe weight limit and avoid any potential risks.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — 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.
The accelerator pedal in your vehicle is the part that you press to make the car go faster or slower. In some 2003-2011 models, it can get stuck in the wide open position if the floor mat isn't properly secured.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pedal gets stuck, your car could speed up uncontrollably and become hard to stop, which could lead to a serious crash, severe injury, or even death.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will replace the accelerator pedal and floor mat with new ones that work together safely, all for free. You should contact them at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota) or 1-800-255-3987 (Lexus) to schedule the repair.
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TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 LEXUS LX570, 2003 THROUGH 2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER, AND 2006 THROUGH 2010 RAV4 VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
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THE REMEDY IS NOW AVAILABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN EARLY APRIL 2011. THE REMEDY WILL INVOLVE MODIFICATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY TOYOTA ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MAT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
