The seat belt retractor in your FJ Cruiser is held in place by the access door panel. Over time, if you slam the door shut multiple times, the panel could crack and weaken, causing the retractor to come loose.
Risk if Unfixed
If the retractor becomes detached, your seat belt might not work properly in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Toyota will fix this for free by replacing the access door panel, and you should schedule the repair when you get the recall notice. The repair is complimentary, and you'll be contacted in late May 2013.
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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.
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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 airbag control module is a computer that helps decide when your airbags should deploy in a crash. In some Toyota models from 2009-2013, this module might not have been properly tested after adding accessories like seat covers or seat heaters.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag control module isn't working right, the airbags in the front passenger seat might not deploy, or they might deploy incorrectly. This could lead to serious injury if you're in a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will check the airbag sensors and adjust them as needed, all for free. You'll get a recall notice, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you receive it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
The tire pressure monitoring system in your vehicle helps you know if your tires are properly inflated. In some cases, if you replaced your factory-installed wheels and tires with Toyota-approved wheels and larger tires before selling the vehicle, the system might not be working correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the system fails to alert you to low tire pressure, your tires could blow out while driving, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will re-calibrate the tire pressure monitoring system and install a new tire information label, free of charge. For FJ Cruiser owners, the dealer will replace the electronic control unit for the TPMS — Toyota is working on this part and will notify you when it's available.
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TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FJ CRUISER, LAND CRUISER, TACOMA, SEQUOIA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)." WHEN FACTORY-INSTALLED WHEELS AND TIRES WERE REPLACED WITH TOYOTA AUTHORIZED ACCESSORY WHEELS AND LT TIRES PRIOR TO FIRST SALE, THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS WERE NOT RE-CALIBRATED CORRECTLY AND THEREFORE DO NOT START ILLUMINATING THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING TELLTALE AT THE REQUIRED MINIMUM ACTIVATION PRESSURE.
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FAILURE TO WARN OF TIRE DEFLATIONS IS A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 138 AND COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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FOR THE LAND CRUISER, SEQUOIA, TACOMA AND TUNDRA VEHICLES, THE DEALER WILL RE-CALIBRATE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM ON AFFECTED VEHICLES AND INSTALL AN UPDATED TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AT NO CHARGE. FOR THE FJ CRUISER VEHICLES, THE TPMS CANNOT BE RESET SO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE TPMS WILL BE REPLACED. TOYOTA IS CURRENTLY DEVELOPING THE REMEDY ECU. IF AN OWNER IS NOT CERTAIN WHETHER HIS OR HER VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THESE ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CONTACT ANY TOYOTA DEALER FOR AN INSPECTION AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
The auxiliary driving lamp kit on your FJ Cruiser has 55-watt bulbs that could be shining too bright and causing glare for oncoming traffic, which is a safety issue.
Risk if Unfixed
If the lamp kit is too bright, it could cause oncoming drivers to be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the 55-watt bulbs with lower-wattage ones, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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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 heater in your vehicle is a feature that warms the seat to make it more comfortable. Some aftermarket seat heaters, installed in certain models, have a problem with the electrical wiring that could be damaged when the seat is sat on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring is damaged, the heating element could start a fire, which could cause serious damage to your vehicle and potentially put you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the faulty seat heater and give you a full refund for the accessory, all at no cost to you. You'll receive a notification with instructions on how to schedule the repair.
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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.
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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.
The seat heater in your vehicle is a system that warms or cools your seat. In some models, the wiring for this system can get damaged due to a design flaw, which could cause a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring gets damaged, the seat could catch fire, putting you at risk of serious burns while you're driving or riding in the vehicle.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the faulty seat heaters and give you a full refund for the seat heater accessory, at no cost to you. They'll take care of this repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
The label on your FJ Cruiser or Tacoma shows the recommended air pressure for your spare tire. However, if you got aftermarket wheels and tires from Toyota or a dealer, this label might be wrong.
Risk if Unfixed
If you inflate your spare tire to the wrong pressure, it could blow out while you're driving, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Toyota will send you a sticker or provide one to your dealer, which you should apply over the incorrect information on your tire placard to ensure you have the right inflation pressure for your spare tire – free of charge.
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
The weight labels on your vehicle's tire information placard might be off by a bit. This means the information about your vehicle's weight capacity is slightly incorrect.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle based on the incorrect weight label, you could end up with a flat tire. This could cause a crash, injure you or others, or damage property.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will send you a corrected weight label with instructions on how to install it. The repair is free, and they'll get in touch with you to schedule the fix.
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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."
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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.
Your vehicle may be missing a label that shows its maximum weight capacity. This label is required by law to ensure your safety while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
Not having the correct label could lead to overloading your vehicle, which could cause a tire blowout or loss of control while driving.
Free Fix
Your dealership will mail you the correct label or install it for free, along with updating your owner's manual. This service is free, and you should contact your dealership to schedule the fix.
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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.
The load-carrying capacity label in your vehicle helps you know how much weight it can safely carry. Unfortunately, your 2005-2011 Toyota didn't come with this label, so you can't be sure how much weight is safe to add.
Risk if Unfixed
If you overload your vehicle without knowing its safe weight limit, you might risk a crash. Overloading can cause your vehicle to become unstable and harder to control.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will mail you the correct load-carrying capacity label or install it for you, free of charge. You can also contact Southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859 to get more information.
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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.
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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. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SOUTHEAST TOYOTA AT 1-800-301-6859.
The TRD brake kit on your FJ Cruiser is the part that connects the brake pads to the wheels. In certain 2007-2012 models, the design of the brake tube can be damaged if the wheel balance weights are installed incorrectly, causing brake fluid to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake tube is damaged and leaks fluid, your FJ Cruiser's stopping performance could be affected, making it harder to stop quickly and safely. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will replace the faulty brake tube with a redesigned one, free of charge. They'll also check and adjust the wheel balance as needed. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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.
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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.
You have a Superhide seat cover installed on your vehicle. This cover is made of thicker fabric, which could interfere with your airbag deployment in case of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag can't deploy properly, it could lead to serious injury in an accident.
Free Fix
Marathon will replace the seat cover with a compatible one free of charge. You'll be notified and should contact them at 1-800-735-2769 to schedule the replacement.
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MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
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AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
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MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
