NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
602 reports620 miles · Feb 15, 2010
Equipment Adaptive/mobilityVehicle Speed Control
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED TOYOTA CAMRY SE WHEN SHE NOTICE THAT IT WAS ACCELERATING OUT CONTROL. WHEN SHE TLD ME ABOUT IT,I DISMISSED IT AS A RESULT OF HER HIGH HEELS AND THE COLD TEMPERATURES OF UPSTATE NY. ABOUT A MONTH LATER SAME HAPPEN TO ME AND I ENDED UP IN A POLE. AFEW DAYS LATER SAME PROBLEM OCCUR. JUST WHEN…
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR NEWLY PURCHASED TOYOTA CAMRY SE WHEN SHE NOTICE THAT IT WAS ACCELERATING OUT CONTROL. WHEN SHE TLD ME ABOUT IT,I DISMISSED IT AS A RESULT OF HER HIGH HEELS AND THE COLD TEMPERATURES OF UPSTATE NY. ABOUT A MONTH LATER SAME HAPPEN TO ME AND I ENDED UP IN A POLE. AFEW DAYS LATER SAME PROBLEM OCCUR. JUST WHEN I WAS GOING TO BLAME THE LOW TEMPERATURES..ENTER THE MASSIVE RECALL OF TOYOTA KNOW DEFECTED PRODUCT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310696
10 miles · Feb 15, 2010
Structure
I BOUGHT 2010 CAMRY COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AND HEAR A HEAVY WIND NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. I AM TOLD BY TOYOTA REP THAT IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE AND THERE IS NOTHING CAN BE DONE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AND FRONT OF THE CAR IS IDENTICAL. IF IT WAS A DESIGN ISSUE THEN WHY NOISE ON RIGHT SIDE ONLY. NOT SURE IF SOMETHING GOING TO …
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I BOUGHT 2010 CAMRY COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO AND HEAR A HEAVY WIND NOISE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. I AM TOLD BY TOYOTA REP THAT IT IS A DESIGN ISSUE AND THERE IS NOTHING CAN BE DONE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES AND FRONT OF THE CAR IS IDENTICAL. IF IT WAS A DESIGN ISSUE THEN WHY NOISE ON RIGHT SIDE ONLY. NOT SURE IF SOMETHING GOING TO LET LOOSE. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ADDRESSING THIS PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA. ALREADY THERE ARE NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SUCH AS ACCELERATOR PEDAL, BRAKES AND SO FORTH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND ATTENTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310655
400 miles · Feb 15, 2010
Power Train
MY 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY ROLLS BACK WHILE IN DRIVE ON A LESS THAN 10% INCLINE. IT BEHAVES LIKE A STICK SHIFT EXCEPT YOU CAN NOT CONTROL THE ROLL WITH A CLUTCH OTHER THAN PUTTING YOUR LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING BACK. I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA NATIONAL AND NO ONE RESPONDED. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME IT'S NORMAL. CLEARLY…
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MY 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY ROLLS BACK WHILE IN DRIVE ON A LESS THAN 10% INCLINE. IT BEHAVES LIKE A STICK SHIFT EXCEPT YOU CAN NOT CONTROL THE ROLL WITH A CLUTCH OTHER THAN PUTTING YOUR LEFT FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING BACK. I COMPLAINED TO TOYOTA NATIONAL AND NO ONE RESPONDED. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME IT'S NORMAL. CLEARLY IT IS NOT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310532
2,000 miles · Feb 14, 2010
Power Train
MY 2010 CAMRY WAS PURCHASED IN SEPT. 09. IN NOVEMBER I NOTICED A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, FOOT ON THE BREAK AND YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES, WHEN IN JANUARY I FINALLY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER & WAS TOLD ALL 10 CAMRY'S DO THIS BECAUSE OF THE NEW…
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MY 2010 CAMRY WAS PURCHASED IN SEPT. 09. IN NOVEMBER I NOTICED A PROBLEM WHEN THE CAR IS ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, FOOT ON THE BREAK AND YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE BREAK THE CAR ROLLS BACKWARDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES, WHEN IN JANUARY I FINALLY TOOK IT TO THE DEALER & WAS TOLD ALL 10 CAMRY'S DO THIS BECAUSE OF THE NEW 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE SERVICE MGR. & I TOOK THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE, AND WE REPLICATED THE PROBLEM. I TOLD HIM I DIDN'T THINK THIS WAS NORMAL, THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS A SAFETY ISSUE IF SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME IN ANOTHER VEHICLE AND WANTED IT REPORTED TO TOYOTA - HE SAID HE WOULD AND WOULD CALL ME BACK. TO DATE I HAVE HEARD NOTHING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310260
600 miles · Feb 11, 2010
Vehicle Speed Control
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT LEAST TWICE IN HIS DRIVEWAY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH FORWARD AND IN REVERSE THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. HIS FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. H…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION AT LEAST TWICE IN HIS DRIVEWAY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH FORWARD AND IN REVERSE THE RPMS INCREASED RAPIDLY AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD. HIS FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING FORWARD. HE HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND WAS AWAITING AN APPOINTMENT. HE HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,437. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 600. UPDATED 03/19/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE DEALER FIXED THE GAS PEDAL, HE STILL FELT THE VEHICLE SURGE. UPDATED 09/21/10*JB
NHTSA ODI #10308744
85 miles · Feb 11, 2010
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
ANOTHER TOYOTA CONSUMER WITH NO FIX, THEY KEEP SAYING YOUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED YOUR NOT HAVING THOSE ISSUES... YOUR CAR WAS BUILT IN JAPAN... I DON'T CARE IT IS HAVING MIND OF ITS OWN AND I SUGGESTED TO THEM IT IS NOT FLOOR MATS ETC... THAT AT THAT TIME AND STILL I FELT IT TO BE A COMPUTER ISSUE WITH GAS PEDAL AS MY CAR INDEED H…
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ANOTHER TOYOTA CONSUMER WITH NO FIX, THEY KEEP SAYING YOUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED YOUR NOT HAVING THOSE ISSUES... YOUR CAR WAS BUILT IN JAPAN... I DON'T CARE IT IS HAVING MIND OF ITS OWN AND I SUGGESTED TO THEM IT IS NOT FLOOR MATS ETC... THAT AT THAT TIME AND STILL I FELT IT TO BE A COMPUTER ISSUE WITH GAS PEDAL AS MY CAR INDEED HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN AND TAKES OFF IN A FLASH OR WILL NOT STOP ENGINE CONTINUES TO RACE RPM WITH BRAKE SMASHED DOWN I HAVE OWN THIS 2010 CAMRY SINCE JUNE OF 2009 HAVE 2000 MILES OF USE OUT OF IT AND SHAKY ONES TO SAY THE LEAST... NO CONCERN FROM TOYOTA RUN AROUND ALL THE TIME LIKE IM MAKING UP STORIES AS AGAIN YOUR CAR IS NOT INCLUDED IN THESE PROBLEMS 31,000.00 PROBLEM FOR ME AS CAR IS NOT SAFE IS NOT USABLE AND CAN NOT BE TRADED NO ONE WANTS AND VALUES CONTINUE TO FALL QUICKLY....... MAKE THEM ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10308643
Mileage unknown · Feb 10, 2010
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
I AM NOT A TOYOTA OWNER, HOWEVER I BELIEVE I AM THE VICTIM OF A TOYOTA ACCIDENT. YESTERDAY, MY CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF MY OFFICE AT AROUND 10:45 AM I HEAR A CRASH AND SEE MY VEHICLE (2008 CHEVY EQUINOX) PICK UP OFF THE GROUND. VEHICLE OWNER PHUONG VO, DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR, AND DAMAGE…
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I AM NOT A TOYOTA OWNER, HOWEVER I BELIEVE I AM THE VICTIM OF A TOYOTA ACCIDENT. YESTERDAY, MY CAR WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF MY OFFICE AT AROUND 10:45 AM I HEAR A CRASH AND SEE MY VEHICLE (2008 CHEVY EQUINOX) PICK UP OFF THE GROUND. VEHICLE OWNER PHUONG VO, DRIVING A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HAD SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF MY CAR, AND DAMAGED IT FROM FRONT TO BACK, INCLUDING REMOVING MY BACK AXEL COMPLETELY. WHEN I CAME OUTSIDE, THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL TRUCK FOLLOWING THIS CAMRY. APPARENTLY THE CAMRY HAD HIT THIS PERSONS CAR, HE GOT IN IT TO FOLLOW THE DRIVER, AND THEN WITNESSED THE DRIVER HIT AN ADDITIONAL 5 CARS BEFORE CRASHING INTO MINE AND COMING TO A STOP! NOW I AM VERY UPSET BECAUSE, NOT ONLY DOES THIS TOYOTA DRIVER NOT HAVE ENOUGH INSURANCE TO COVER MY DAMAGES, BUT HIS INSURANCE COMPANY IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR MY DAMAGES AND PROVIDE ME WITH A RENTAL VEHICLE. I DID NOTHING WRONG. JUST WENT TO WORK YESTERDAY, AND NOW I AM OUT OF A $500 DEDUCTIBLE, AND MY VEHICLE IS EXPECTED TO TAKE WEEKS BEFORE BEING REPAIRED. FURTHERMORE, THE ST LOUIS POLICE DEPARTMENT HAD REPORTED THAT WHEN AN OFFICIER TRIED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IT SEEMED AS IF THE GAS PEDAL WAS STUCK TO THE FLOOR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10308280
5 miles · Feb 10, 2010
Steering
DRIFTING IN 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY. VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT LEFT AND RIGHT BUT NOT GO STRAIGHT. AFTER SEVERAL ALIGNMENTS AND REPLACEMENT OF TIRES AND WHEELS A NEW WRACK WAS INSTALLED AND THAT ELIMINATED THE PROBLEM. I AM AWARE OF 3 OTHER 2010 CAMRYS AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10308226
160 miles · Feb 9, 2010
Steering
I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE AND I HAVE NOTICED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE CAR WILL DRIFT INTO OTHER LANES. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR IN MY LANE. MY CAR ALMOST SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL AND I TOOK MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR TO REGAIN CONTROL. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN TH…
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I OWN A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE AND I HAVE NOTICED WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING, THE CAR WILL DRIFT INTO OTHER LANES. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE CAR IN MY LANE. MY CAR ALMOST SWERVED OUT OF CONTROL AND I TOOK MY FOOT COMPLETELY OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR TO REGAIN CONTROL. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED WHEN THE CAR HAD LESS THAN 500 MILES. I ATTRIBUTED THAT SPECIFIC INCIDENT TO A CROSS WIND HOWEVER I HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR SITUATIONS WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAR REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO CONSTANTLY ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL TO STAY IN THE APPROPRIATE LANE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 1500 MILES ON THIS CAR. *TR UPDATED IVOQ 12/10/10
NHTSA ODI #10307948
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2010
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. MY CAR HAS DRIVEN "DIFFERENTLY" SINCE I PURCHASED IT. I WILL BE AT A STOP LIGHT, AND IT WILL JUST START MOVING-EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IT FEELS LIKE IT DRIVES IN CRUISE CONTROL AND JUST DOESN'T LET UP. AFTER THIS RECALL, I AM 100% NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. IS THIS HOW IT STARTS? I C…
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I HAVE A 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY LE. MY CAR HAS DRIVEN "DIFFERENTLY" SINCE I PURCHASED IT. I WILL BE AT A STOP LIGHT, AND IT WILL JUST START MOVING-EVEN WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. IT FEELS LIKE IT DRIVES IN CRUISE CONTROL AND JUST DOESN'T LET UP. AFTER THIS RECALL, I AM 100% NERVOUS TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. IS THIS HOW IT STARTS? I CALL THE 800 # AND SIT ON HOLD FOREVER, OR I AM TOLD FURTHER INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING. I DRIVE 60 MILES A DAY AND HAVE A SMALL CHILD. MY CAR IS BRAND NEW, IT SHOULD NOT BE DOING THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10307721
Official recalls
9Jun 2, 2016
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.
Nov 19, 2014
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.
Apr 9, 2013
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
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.
Jan 16, 2013
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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Seats
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Feb 9, 2010
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CAMRYS. THE LENGTH OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4-CYLINDER (2AR-FE) ENGINE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT, SUCH THAT THE GAP BETWEEN THE CRIMP ON THE PRESSURE HOSE AND THE BRAKE TUBE FOR THE LEFT REAR BRAKE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES THE BRAKE TUBE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE CRIMP AND MAY WEAR AND THEN PERFORATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A BRAKE TUBE PERFORATION MAY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. A LEAK IN BRAKE FLUID MAY IMPACT BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND, IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE OR ADJUST THE BRAKE TUBE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Feb 3, 2010
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.
Jan 21, 2010
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.
Oct 5, 2009
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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