The metal clips that hold your front seat belts in place are attached to the rear door panels of your FJ Cruiser. If you repeatedly slam the door shut, the panel could crack over time.
Risk if Unfixed
If the panel cracks, the metal clips could break, and your seat belt retractor could come loose. This could increase the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and replace the access door panel with a stronger one, free of charge. Look for a recall notice in late April, and schedule the repair when you get it.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
The inner bead of your tires is the part that connects the tire to the wheel. In some Bridgestone Dueler or Dunlop Grandtrek tires, this bead might be damaged, causing a bulge on the tire's side and air leaks.
Risk if Unfixed
If your tire loses air pressure, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect all your tires, including the spare, to see if they're affected. If they are, they'll replace them with new ones at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection and replacement as soon as possible.
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ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH EITHER BRIDGESTONE DUELER OR DUNLOP GRANDTREK TIRES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE INNER BEAD OF THE TIRE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED. IF THE BEAD IS DAMAGED, A BULGE MAY DEVELOP ON THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE AND AIR MAY LEAK FROM THE AREA OF THE DAMAGED BEAD.
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IF THE TIRE LOSES AIR PRESSURE IT MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
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DEALERS WILL INSPECT ALL FIVE TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE TIRE, TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE WITHIN THE AFFECTED TIRE-TO-WHEEL ASSEMBLY RANGE AND REPLACE ALL INVOLVED TIRES WITH NEW TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE DOT SERIAL NUMBER SECTION OF THE TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS, A NUMBER OF VEHICLES WERE NOT INSPECTED CORRECTLY. TOYOTA RELAUNCHED THIS CAMPAIGN IN MID-AUGUST 2006.
The auxiliary driving lamps on your FJ Cruiser are extra lights on the front bumper that help illuminate the road. In certain 2007-2013 models, these lamps are too bright and could blind oncoming traffic.
Risk if Unfixed
If these lights are too bright, they could cause other drivers to be distracted or blinded, making it harder to see and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the high-wattage bulbs with lower-wattage ones to ensure the lights are safe and compliant with safety standards. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
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Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
The seat heaters in your vehicle use a copper wire to warm your seat. However, if you sit on the seat with the heaters on, the wire could get damaged.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wire gets damaged, it could short circuit, which means the wire could start a fire. This could cause significant damage to your seat or even spread to other parts of your vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will safely disconnect the faulty seat heaters and refund the cost of the original accessory. This repair is free to you, and you'll receive a refund for the seat heater you purchased. Schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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 car's seat heater is the part that warms or cools your seat. In certain models, it's possible for the seat's cushion to squeeze the heater's wires, damaging them.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wires get damaged, they could short circuit and start a fire in your seat, putting you at risk of serious burns or injury.
Free Fix
Your dealership will disconnect the faulty seat heaters and give you a full refund for the seat heater accessory – it's free. You'll also get a notification when the repair is ready.
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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.
Your vehicle's tire information labels, which tell you how much weight your tires can handle, are missing the correct information. The labels should have been installed between 2005 and 2008.
Risk if Unfixed
This missing label could lead to you overloading your tires, which could cause a tire blowout while driving, making your vehicle unstable and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Gulf States Toyota will send you the correct label or your dealer can install it for free. They'll also update your owner's manual with the correct information. You should contact the dealer to arrange for the label to be installed as soon as possible.
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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 is missing a required label that shows its maximum weight capacity. This label helps you know how much weight you can safely add to your vehicle.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle without this label, you could put yourself and others at risk of a crash. An overloaded vehicle is more likely to lose control or skid while driving.
Free Fix
Your dealer will mail you the correct label or install it for free. You can also contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 to schedule the fix.
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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.
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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.
In your vehicle, there's a small label that tells you how much weight your car can safely carry. Unfortunately, some 2005-2010 Toyota cars didn't come with the correct label.
Risk if Unfixed
If the label is missing or wrong, you might accidentally overload your car, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will give you a new, accurate label to attach to your vehicle, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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TOYOTA IS RECALLING 27,080 MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 PASSENGER CARS BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO MAY 4, 2009. THESE VEHICLES WERE NOT EQUIPPED WITH LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
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INCORRECT LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING OVERLOADED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A NEW, ACCURATE LABEL TO BE INSTALLED OVER THE INACCURATE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371.
The TRD brake kit on your FJ Cruiser is made up of parts that help your front wheels stop when you press the brake pedal. In some cases, the kit's design can rub against the wheel's balance weights and cause a brake tube to crack and leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake tube leaks, you'll experience longer stopping distances, and in extreme cases, your front brakes might fail, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty brake tube with a new one, free of charge, and also check the wheel balance while they're at it. Even if you have the original wheels, this repair is still necessary to ensure clearance for future wheel changes.
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Toyota is recalling certain Toyota Racing Development (TRD) brake kits, P/N PTR09-35070, and TRD High-Performance brake kits, P/N PTR09-35100, installed by Toyota vehicle processing centers and sold by Toyota dealers as an optional accessory for model year 2007 through 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser vehicles. The subject TRD brake kit is specifically designed for the front wheels of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles. Due to the shape of the outer brake tube of the brake kit, the clearance between the outer brake tube and a TRD 16 inch 6-spoke alloy wheel is minimal. If wheel balance weights are installed in an incorrect location, there is a possibility that the outer brake tube could be damaged due to interference with the balance weight, and brake fluid could leak from the damaged tube.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a brake tube becomes damaged and leaks fluid, it may result in increased stopping distances, and in some cases, loss of vehicle front braking performance, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
All known owners of 2007-2012 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles will be notified by first class mail. If the vehicle is equipped with one of the TRD brake kits, the brake caliper outer brake tube will be replaced with a newly designed one at no charge. During this service, if necessary, the dealer will make wheel balance adjustments. This remedy will be performed even if the vehicle has original equipment 16 inch or 17 inch wheels or TRD 16 inch Beadlock ring type wheels, which are not affected by the condition, to assure sufficient clearance in the event wheels are changed at a later time. Notification to owners began on December 17, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.
