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2011 TOYOTA 4Runner

10 recalls Risk Grade: A- Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #16V577000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The exhaust tip on your 4Runner is the part that sticks out from the back of the car. In some 2010-2015 models, these tips were installed in a way that can potentially touch people behind the vehicle and cause burns.
Risk if Unfixed
If the exhaust tip comes into contact with you while you're standing behind the vehicle, you could get burned – seriously injured.
Free Fix
Your dealer will swap out the old exhaust tip for a new, safer design that's smaller and recessed further behind the bumper – completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.
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Critical #15V515000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
There's a potential issue with the exhaust system on your 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner. Specifically, the accessory exhaust tip could touch your skin and cause a burn, especially if you stand behind the vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If the exhaust tip contacts your skin, you could get burned. This could lead to serious injuries, especially if you're standing close to the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealership will replace the exhaust tip with a redesigned one that's smaller and more safely positioned behind the bumper. This repair is free, and you'll be notified when it's time to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.
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High Priority #19V741000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The passenger airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in a crash to protect you. Unfortunately, the inflators used in your car may have been installed in a previous recall, but they can still fail due to age and exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it can send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or your passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty inflator or airbag assembly with a new, safer one – free of charge. You'll be notified, and it's essential that you schedule the 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 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
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High Priority #19V005000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The air bag inflator in your vehicle is a crucial safety component that helps deploy the passenger side air bag. It's made up of a propellant that can degrade over time, especially in humid and hot conditions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could shoot sharp metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or even death to the driver or passengers. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator or the entire air bag assembly, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
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High Priority #16V340000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The passenger airbag in your vehicle is a safety feature that deploys in a crash to protect you. The inflator is a critical part of this system, which may rupture and send sharp metal fragments into the vehicle if it's not functioning properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator ruptures in a crash, sharp metal fragments could strike you, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty passenger airbag inflator or the entire airbag assembly with a new one, at no cost to you. This repair is a priority, and you should schedule it 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 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B).
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High Priority #13V014000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The passenger seat occupant sensing system in your vehicle is a computer that helps the airbags know if there's a passenger in the seat. If it's not properly calibrated, it might not work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensing system fails to work as it should, your front passenger airbags might not deploy when you need them to, or they could deploy incorrectly, increasing the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will check and adjust the airbag sensors to make sure they're working properly, and this repair is completely free for you.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If 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.
Original — Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the sensitivity of the occupant detection sensors, and recalibrate them as necessary. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Low Priority #16V396000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The seat heater in your vehicle is a part that warms or cools your seat cushions. It's made up of a copper strand element and electrical wiring. In some 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and other models from 2005 to 2011, the wiring in the seat heaters can get damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets damaged, the copper heating element can short circuit, which could cause a fire while you're driving or parked.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the seat heaters, and you'll get a refund for the cost of the accessory. This service is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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Low Priority #14V743000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The seat heater in your vehicle is a system that warms or cools your seat. In certain models, the seat cushion could compress the wires that power this system.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires are damaged, they could short circuit, causing the seat to catch fire and potentially burn you. This is a serious risk to your safety while driving or sitting in the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disable the seat heaters with copper strand heating elements, at no cost to you, and refund the purchase price of the accessory. You'll be notified when the repair is ready, and you should schedule it as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Low Priority #13V123000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle has a label that estimates how much weight you can safely carry. Unfortunately, this label might be off by a bit, which could lead to you overloading your vehicle and tires.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle, the tires could fail while you're driving, causing a crash, injury, or damage to property.
Free Fix
Your dealer will provide a corrected label and instructions for installation, and in some cases, additional repairs are being developed. The repair is free, and you should contact your dealer or Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2010-2013 Toyota Venza, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2010-2013 Toyota Tacoma, 2011-2012 Toyota Sienna, 2012 Toyota Prius, 2013 Scion FR-S, 2011 Scion XD, 2011 Scion XB, and 2012 Scion TC vehicles. These vehicles were sold with labels that were outside the allowable one percent of accuracy of actual weight added. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicle can result in a tire failure which may result in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or property damage.
Original — Remedy
Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its installation. A small group of the affected vehicles will need additonal remedies which are still being developed. The recall began on May 28, 2013. Owners may contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.
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Under Review #17V425000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
The hood scoop on your Toyota Tacoma or 4Runner is a plastic piece that helps direct airflow to the engine. It's held on with a special adhesive, but in some 2011-2016 models, this adhesive can weaken over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hood scoop detaches while you're driving, it could become a road hazard and cause a crash. It could also damage your vehicle's hood or other parts.
Free Fix
Your SET dealer will securely attach the hood scoop to your vehicle using mechanical fasteners, and it's completely free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers. The adhesive attaching the hood scoop may weaken, allowing the hood scoop to detach from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.
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AIR BAGS
4 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other TOYOTA 4Runner Years

2013
6 recalls
2012
8 recalls
2010
12 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
5 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
2 recalls
2003
3 recalls
2002
3 recalls
2001
3 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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