I WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY HOLE FRONT IN WAS SMASHED IN AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT AND AN AVALANCHE TRUCK PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT TRYING TO QUICKLY JET ACROSS THE STREET SO HE HIT THE GAS PEDDLE TO MOVE FAST AND SMASHED RIGHT INTO MY PASSENGER FRONT SIDE SMASHE…
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I WAS HIT BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND MY HOLE FRONT IN WAS SMASHED IN AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET GOING STRAIGHT AND AN AVALANCHE TRUCK PULLED OUT OF THE PARKING LOT TRYING TO QUICKLY JET ACROSS THE STREET SO HE HIT THE GAS PEDDLE TO MOVE FAST AND SMASHED RIGHT INTO MY PASSENGER FRONT SIDE SMASHED THE HOLE FRONT END THE RADIATOR AND EVERYTHING MY CAR WAS LEAKING RADIATOR FLUID AND EVERYTHING IT'S A TOTAL LOSS
NHTSA ODI #11270579
56,000 miles · Mar 7, 2019
Air Bags
ENTIRE DASHBOARD ABOVE AND BELOW AIR BAG COMPARTMENTS STARTING CRACKING ABOUT ONE YEAR AGO FOR NO OBVIOUS REASON . GARAGE KEPT, 60, 000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11184952
65,000 miles · Aug 22, 2018
Air BagsStructure
TAKATA RECALL. THE PANELS ARE ALL CRACKING AROUND THE DASHBOARD AND AROUND WHERE THE AIRBAGS ARE LOCATED. IT IS NOT DRIVEN OFTEN AND IS GARAGE KEPT AND STATIONARY MOST OF THE TIME. THE CRACKS ARE SPREADING AND GETTING WORSE OVER ENTIRE DASHBOARD.
NHTSA ODI #11121580
168,000 miles · Nov 14, 2016
Air BagsPower TrainVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE C…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000. UPDATED 04/05/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED CAR CRASHED INTO A TREE AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. UPDATED 7/5/18*JB *TR
NHTSA ODI #10925978
49,000 miles · Aug 19, 2015
Air BagsEngineStructureCrashInjury
COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DRIVER'S UPPER AND LOWER (KNEE) AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER INCURRED SEVERE CUTS TO BOTH LEGS BELOW THE KNEE APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY DOWN TO ANKLE. CAUSE OF INJURIES HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED BUT INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DISCLOSED THAT THE KNEE AIRBAG CONTAINMENT COMPARTMENT IN …
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COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN. DRIVER'S UPPER AND LOWER (KNEE) AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER INCURRED SEVERE CUTS TO BOTH LEGS BELOW THE KNEE APPROXIMATELY HALF WAY DOWN TO ANKLE. CAUSE OF INJURIES HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED BUT INSPECTION OF VEHICLE DISCLOSED THAT THE KNEE AIRBAG CONTAINMENT COMPARTMENT IN THE LOW PART OF THE DASH HAS A FLAP/DOOR THAT OPENS IN DEPLOYMENT, IS VERY EXTREMELY SHARP AND MAY HAVE BEEN THE SOURCE OF THE INJURIES.
NHTSA ODI #10749669
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2015
Air BagsStructure
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AROUND THE AIRBAG AREA. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10678838
105,332 miles · Nov 22, 2014
Air BagsStructure
MY DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND PEELING. I AM PREVIOUS OWNER OF A TOYOTA THAT I OWNED FOR 16 YEARS AND NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS ISSUE. ALSO MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS COMING ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10660301
68,000 miles · Oct 13, 2014
Air BagsStructure
CRACKS ON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TWO YEARS AGO AND HAVE GRADUALLY SPREAD TO INCLUDE AREAS OF THE DASHBOARD AIRBAGS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10644277
59,000 miles · Sep 25, 2014
Air BagsStructure
MY CONCERN IS ABOUT MY CRACKED DASHBOARD MATERIAL. IT'S CRACKED DIRECTLY ACROSS WHERE MY AIRBAG DEPLOY , ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2007 TOYOTA AVALON. IT'S GOT TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD. I DON'T BELIEVE IT WILL DEPLOY CORRECTLY, SHOULD IT'S NEEDED. WITH THE MATERIAL ALREADY CRACKED, I THINK IT WOULD DO SERIOUS DAMAGE TO SOMEONE'S …
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MY CONCERN IS ABOUT MY CRACKED DASHBOARD MATERIAL. IT'S CRACKED DIRECTLY ACROSS WHERE MY AIRBAG DEPLOY , ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2007 TOYOTA AVALON. IT'S GOT TO BE A SAFETY HAZARD. I DON'T BELIEVE IT WILL DEPLOY CORRECTLY, SHOULD IT'S NEEDED. WITH THE MATERIAL ALREADY CRACKED, I THINK IT WOULD DO SERIOUS DAMAGE TO SOMEONE'S FACE OR BODY. I DON'T NEED A LAWSUIT FROM A PASSENGER, PLUS I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO GET HURT.. SO IF IT'S POSSIBLE, PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE. THERE'S KNOW WAY FOR ME TO KNOW IF THIS ISSUE IS SAFE. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10639168
Mileage unknown · Aug 6, 2014
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
2007 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, IN WHICH THE FIRST INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 23, 2013. AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SP…
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2007 TOYOTA AVALON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCELERATION ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS, SHE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, IN WHICH THE FIRST INCIDENT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED ON DECEMBER 23, 2013. AS SHE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE, THE VEHICLE LOST MOMENTUM AND AS SHE PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO FINISH PARKING, THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD. THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB OF THE SIDEWALK NEXT TO THE WALL OF THE BUILDING HITTING THE WALL OF A STORE, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE RECALLED LIST, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT SHE DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE TRADED THE VEHICLE. *JB
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
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. 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.
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 CAMRY, MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, RAV4, MODEL YEAR 2010 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 SEQUOIA, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 TUNDRA VEHICLES. DUE TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THE FRICTION LEVER INTERACTS WITH THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSIDE THE PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, THE SLIDING SURFACE OF THE LEVER MAY BECOME SMOOTH DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IN THIS CONDITION, IF CONDENSATION OCCURS ON THE SURFACE, AS MAY OCCUR FROM HEATER OPERATION (WITHOUT A/C) WHEN THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY IS COLD, THE FRICTION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS OPERATED MAY INCREASE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECOMING HARDER TO DEPRESS, SLOWER TO RETURN, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY BECOME HARD TO DEPRESS, SLOW TO RETURN TO IDLE, OR, IN THE WORST CASE, MECHANICALLY STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BAR IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WHICH WILL ALLOW THE PEDAL TO OPERATE SMOOTHLY. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS FOR THE PONTIAC VIBE PLEASE SEE 10V-018. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010 AND WILL BE COMPLETED ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FLOOR MAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A STUCK OPEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN VERY HIGH VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THESE CHANGES ADDRESS THE RISK OF PEDAL ENTRAPMENT DUE TO INTERFERENCE WITH THE FLOOR MAT. REDESIGNED ACCELERATOR PEDALS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE BEGINNING IN APRIL 2010 AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY MODIFIED PEDAL WITH THE NEW PEDAL IF DESIRED. ALSO, DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY GENUINE TOYOTA OR LEXUS ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS WITH REDESIGNED ALL-WEATHER MATS, OR REPURCHASE THE PREVIOUS MATS FROM OWNERS WHO DO NOT WANT THE NEW ONES. ADDITIONALLY, SOFTWARE MODIFICATIONS WILL BE INSTALLED ON CAMRY, AVALON AND LEXUS ES 350, IS 350 AND IS 250 MODELS THAT WILL ENSURE THAT THE BRAKE OVERRIDES THE ACCELERATOR IN THE EVENT BOTH BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS ARE APPLIED. TOYOTA WILL BEGIN MAILING LETTERS TO OWNERS ON DECEMBER 31, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331, LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
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