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2005 TOYOTA Tundra SEATS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Low Priority

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SEATS Safety Recalls

Low Priority #16V396000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
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.
Risk if Unfixed
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
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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Other TOYOTA Tundra 2005 Recalls

AIR BAGS
7 recalls
SUSPENSION
2 recalls
EQUIPMENT
2 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other TOYOTA Tundra Years

2026
1 recall
2025
5 recalls
2024
10 recalls
2023
13 recalls
2022
13 recalls
2021
3 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
10 recalls
2018
9 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
5 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
11 recalls
2010
16 recalls
2009
13 recalls
2008
13 recalls
2007
14 recalls
2006
13 recalls
2004
13 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2002
6 recalls
2001
5 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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2015 FORD Transit
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2016 HONDA Odyssey
56 SEATS recalls
2021 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2005 TOYOTA Tundra safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER recall for the 2005 TOYOTA Tundra? (Campaign #16V396000)

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. If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire. 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.