1989 TOYOTA CAMRY'S DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE FROM FRONT SEATS. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS USING KEY FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE. SAFETY ISSUE ALONG WITH INCONVENIENCE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING VEHICLE…
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1989 TOYOTA CAMRY'S DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS STUCK IN LOCKED POSITION. UNABLE TO EXIT VEHICLE FROM FRONT SEATS. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS MANUALLY FROM INSIDE VEHICLE. UNABLE TO UNLOCK FRONT DOORS USING KEY FROM OUTSIDE VEHICLE. SAFETY ISSUE ALONG WITH INCONVENIENCE WHEN ENTERING AND EXITING VEHICLE FROM REAR DOORS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10643066
40,000 miles · May 19, 2014
Latches/locks/linkages
AUTOMATIC LOCKS LOCK DOWN, CANNOT OPEN CAR. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10592605
Mileage unknown · Jun 19, 2013
Latches/locks/linkages
I HAVE A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(92V135000) ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATCHES AND LOCKS WELL I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE MAINTENANCE WAS ALREADY DONE ON THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE BOTH BACK DOORS THAT WONT OPEN AT ALL, AND I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CAUSE OF IT I WAS WONDERING IF THE…
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I HAVE A 1989 TOYOTA CAMRY AND I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL(92V135000) ON THE DOOR ASSEMBLY WITH THE LATCHES AND LOCKS WELL I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE MAINTENANCE WAS ALREADY DONE ON THE CAR BUT NOW I HAVE BOTH BACK DOORS THAT WONT OPEN AT ALL, AND I BELIEVE THIS IS THE CAUSE OF IT I WAS WONDERING IF THE DEALER CAN FIX IT AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME ERROR ON THE VEHICLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10520730
188,000 miles · Aug 5, 2009
Latches/locks/linkages
1989 RECALL ON TOYOTA CAMRY FOR WELDED DOOR SOLENOID HAS EXPIRED? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? SO WAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WIITH THE CAR> IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOT HAVING BOTH DOORS OPERATIONAL! WHAT IS THE NHTSA FOR? WHAT ARE RECALLS FOR? I GUESS ITS MORE IOMP[ORTANT TO REWARD MIDDLE CLASS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DRIVING…
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1989 RECALL ON TOYOTA CAMRY FOR WELDED DOOR SOLENOID HAS EXPIRED? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE? SO WAT ARE WE SUPPOSED TO DO WIITH THE CAR> IT'S UNSAFE TO DRIVE NOT HAVING BOTH DOORS OPERATIONAL! WHAT IS THE NHTSA FOR? WHAT ARE RECALLS FOR? I GUESS ITS MORE IOMP[ORTANT TO REWARD MIDDLE CLASS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN DRIVING GAS GUZZLERS THAN WORKING CLASS PEOPLE TRYING TO SURVIVE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10279474
109,000 miles · May 14, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS THAT WERE STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THIS VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR 1992 RECALL CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, ALL THE DOORS WERE LOCKED EXCEPT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHICH WAS JIMMIED TO GAIN ENTRANCE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10073676
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2002
Latches/locks/linkages
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL NO 92V135000 FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK IS FUSED AND DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM IN OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT ALL OTHER DOOR LOCKS ARE NOW FAILING AND ONLY WORK INTERMITTENLY.*JBTHE VEHICLE WAS FIXED…
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CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL NO 92V135000 FOR THE DOOR LOCKS. PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PASSENGER FRONT DOOR LOCK IS FUSED AND DOOR CAN NOT BE OPENED FROM IN OR OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT ALL OTHER DOOR LOCKS ARE NOW FAILING AND ONLY WORK INTERMITTENLY.*JBTHE VEHICLE WAS FIXED PER THE RECALL BUT NOW ALL THE DOORS ARE FAILING. CONSUMER FEELS IF THE DOORS HAD BEEN PROPERLY FIXED AT THE TIME OF THE RECALL THEY WOULDN'T BE FAILING TODAY. ONE OF THE DOORS IS PERMANENTLY SHUT. CONSUMER HAS NO OTHER MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. *JG
NHTSA ODI #8018016
Mileage unknown · May 10, 2002
Latches/locks/linkages
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR POWER LOCK HAS COMPLETELY SHUT ITSELF DOWN, DOOR DID NOT OPEN AT ALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED, CONSUMER CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REFUSED TO FIX RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V135000 REPAIRS STATING THAT …
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FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR POWER LOCK HAS COMPLETELY SHUT ITSELF DOWN, DOOR DID NOT OPEN AT ALL. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURED, CONSUMER CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS REGARDING THE PROBLEM. *AK DEALER REFUSED TO FIX RECALL CAMPAIGN 92V135000 REPAIRS STATING THAT THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON A RECALL REPAIR. *TT
NHTSA ODI #8009617
Mileage unknown · Aug 8, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages
DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN PUSHING UNLOCKED BUTTON DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE TIME. *AK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME, ALL DOORS MUST BE OPENED FROM DRIVER SIDE MAIN UNLOCK BUTTONS FOR ALL …
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DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN PUSHING UNLOCKED BUTTON DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK. REAR PASSENGER DOOR DOES NOT LOCK ALL THE TIME. *AK PASSENGER SIDE DOOR UNLOCK BUTTON DOES NOT WORK, PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR LOCK DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME, ALL DOORS MUST BE OPENED FROM DRIVER SIDE MAIN UNLOCK BUTTONS FOR ALL DOORS. *SLC
THR DASH LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE THE CAR WAS AT 64000 MILES AND ITS THAT WAY BEFORE YOU EVEN START THE CAR MOVI…
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THR DASH LIGHTS AND HIGH BEAM ON THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, THE SHOULDER BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT WORK, AND THE LIGHTS ON THE SIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK, IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY SINCE THE CAR WAS AT 64000 MILES AND ITS THAT WAY BEFORE YOU EVEN START THE CAR MOVING,WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING, AND AT AT STOPLIGHTS ANY TIME THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON!! W WERE NOTIFIED OF A RECALL ABOUT THE LOCKS AND SATBELTS BUT IT NEVER WENT AWAY AFTER WE TOOK IT TO ABAJIANS FOR REPAIR!! *AK
NHTSA ODI #716757
Mileage unknown · Dec 4, 1997
Latches/locks/linkages
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN JULY. HAD 1 ST APPOINTMENT IN AUGUST. DEALER SAID HAD NO PARTS. ANOTHER APPOINTMENT 2 WEEKS LATER, STILL HAD NO PARTS. 3RD APPOINTMENT IN SEPTEMBER, NO PARTS. 4TH ATTEMPT, FORHAM TOYOTA 718 367 0332. *AK
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.
THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) FOR THE POWER DOOR LOCK SYSTEM CAN FAIL, CAUSING THE CONTACTS TO "WELD", AND RESULTING IN DOOR LOCK SOLENOID DAMAGE, WITH FAILURE OF THE DOOR TO LOCK OR UNLOCK, EVEN UNDER MANUAL OPERATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DOOR FAILS TO OPEN AFTER ECU FAILURE, VEHICLEOCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE INCREASED DIFFICULTY EXITING THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy: INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL SUBCIRCUIT RELAY CONTROL TO PREVENT MALFUNCTION OF ORIGINAL RELAYS IN THE ECU.
OCCUPANT RELEASE OF THE LAP BELT IN A CERTAIN MANNER COULD CAUSE THE BELT RETRACTOR TO LOCK AT THE RETRACTED AND STOWED POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SEAT BELTS MAY BE UNUSABLE OR OCCUPANTS MAY BEDISCOURAGED FROM USING BELTS, INCREASING THEIR POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IN ANACCIDENTAL OR SUDDEN STOP.
Remedy: REPLACE LAP BELT WITH A REDESIGNED BELT GUIDE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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EA97008 · Leaking Fuel Tank
Opened Apr 23, 1997 · Closed Apr 22, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK
PE97003 · Leaking Fuel Tank
Opened Jan 21, 1997 · Closed Apr 23, 1997
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
CRACKS IN THE SOLDER JOINT OF THE FUEL FILL OR INLET PIPE IN THE FUEL TANK ALLOWS LIQUID FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK.
EA92044 · Throttle Sticking
Opened Dec 18, 1992 · Closed Jan 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92065 · Throttle Sticking
Opened Jul 16, 1992 · Closed Dec 18, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA92013 · Stuck Power Door Locks
Opened May 8, 1992 · Closed May 12, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure
There is no summary currently available
EA90028 · Passive Safety Belt Fails
Opened May 29, 1990 · Closed Feb 28, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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PE90027 · Passive Safety Belt Warnin
Opened Dec 15, 1989 · Closed May 29, 1990
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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