The airbag control module is the brain of your vehicle's airbag system, controlling when and how the airbags and seatbelts deploy in a crash. In some 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid models, this module might not work as it should, leaving your airbags and seatbelts from deploying properly in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
In a crash, if your airbags and seatbelts don't work as they should, you're more likely to get hurt. You could be at risk of serious injury or even worse.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will check the airbag control module and install a noise filter between it and its wiring, if needed, at no cost to you. You'll get a second notice with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and you should take care of it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.
The knee air bag in your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that protects your legs in a crash. There was a mistake in how it was attached to the dashboard in some 2016 Avalon and 2017 Camry models.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag was attached wrong, the fasteners might loosen over time and affect how it deploys during a crash. This could lead to a higher risk of injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the air bag attachment and fix it for free if necessary. They'll make sure everything is secure and safe – at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon, and 2017 Camry vehicles manufactured August 3, 2016, to September 12, 2016. The front passenger knee air bag module may have been attached to the lower instrument panel with incorrect fasteners.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag was installed with incorrect fasteners, the fasteners may become loose over time, affecting the air bag deployment and increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, and if necessary, replace the instrument panel brace and body bracket and reattach the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G05.
The occupant classification system in your vehicle is like a brain that figures out whether a passenger is an adult or a child and decides if the air bags should inflate or not. In some 2016 Avalon and Camry models, this system might be misjudging the weight of the passenger.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't inflate properly during a crash, you could be at higher risk of injury. This is a serious safety issue, as air bags are designed to protect you in the event of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will recalibrate the occupant classification system to ensure it works correctly, and this service is completely free. Just schedule an appointment when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles manufactured November 30, 2015 to March 4, 2016. The occupant classification system (OCS) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began by May 13, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0J.