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2009 TOYOTA Highlander SEATS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Low Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for SEATS issues.

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SEATS Safety Recalls

Low Priority #16V396000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
What Happened
Your vehicle may have a seat heater installed, which is a component that warms your seat to keep you comfortable. The heater is made up of a copper strand that gets hot when electricity flows through it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the copper strand is damaged, it could short circuit and catch fire, which could lead to a serious burn or other injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will safely disconnect the seat heater from your vehicle. They will also give you a full refund for the cost of the seat heater accessory. This repair and refund are free for you.
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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 can press against the wiring and damage it.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiring shorts, the seat heater could catch fire, posing a risk of serious injury to you, the occupant.
Free Fix
Your dealer will disconnect the faulty seat heaters, and you'll get a full refund for the seat heater accessory - at no cost to you. This work will be done as soon as you receive the recall notice, starting in January 2015.
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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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other TOYOTA Highlander 2009 Recalls

EQUIPMENT
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
2 recalls
VISIBILITY
1 recall
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Highlander Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
9 recalls
2022
5 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
3 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
2 recalls
2011
5 recalls
2010
10 recalls
2008
13 recalls
2007
4 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
2 recalls
2001
3 recalls

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