NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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589 reports24,875 miles · Jul 3, 2013
Service BrakesCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND BRAKING FOR A TRAFFIC STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND BRAKING FOR A TRAFFIC STOP, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO PERSONAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO EITHER DETECT A TROUBLE CODE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,875.
NHTSA ODI #10523025
7,000 miles · Jun 24, 2013
Air BagsCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STEERED THE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROSE W…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, HE MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A DEER. THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND IN AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STEERED THE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROSE WITH ONLY TWO TIRES STILL IN CONTACT WITH THE ROADWAY AND EVENTUALLY THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BECAME AIRBORNE. THE VEHICLE THEN FLIPPED END OVER END FOUR TIMES UNTIL COMING TO A REST ON ITS ROOF. THE CONTACT'S ARM WAS PULLED OUTSIDE THE WINDOW AND THE VEHICLE LANDED ON HIS HAND. THE CONTACT'S RING FINGER WAS SEVERED AND HE ALSO SUFFERED FROM EXTREME WHIPLASH INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS HAD FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000. UPDATED 8/2/13 *CN ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHILE HE NEGOTIATING A LEFT CURVE IN THE ROADWAY.
NHTSA ODI #10521386
11,400 miles · Jun 19, 2013
Equipment
I HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GPS. I TOOK IT TO DASYTON TOYOTA,DAYTON,NJ TWICE TODAY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. I HAD THEM SELECT "HOME". AS I LEFT, IT TURNED ON NJ522 & WAS TOLD TO TURN RIGHT (WRONG) LAST WEEK I PUT AN ADDRESS IN FOR WHITE PLAINS,NY (NORMALLY 1.5 HRS.) AFTER 2.5 HOURS,OUR SON HAD TO…
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I HAD BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE GPS. I TOOK IT TO DASYTON TOYOTA,DAYTON,NJ TWICE TODAY. EACH TIME I WAS TOLD IT WAS WORKING PROPERLY. I HAD THEM SELECT "HOME". AS I LEFT, IT TURNED ON NJ522 & WAS TOLD TO TURN RIGHT (WRONG) LAST WEEK I PUT AN ADDRESS IN FOR WHITE PLAINS,NY (NORMALLY 1.5 HRS.) AFTER 2.5 HOURS,OUR SON HAD TO FIND US TO LEAD US TO THE ADDRESS. OFTEN. IT WILL TAKE US OFF A HWY, THEM PUT US BACK ON THE SAME HIGHWAY.AUTO IS LEASED & UNDER THE NJ LEMON LAW, IF THE CAR DOESN'T MEET UNIFORM CONFORMITY IT MUST BE CONSIDERED A LEMON, AND CAN BE RETURNED TO THE DEALER WITH NO LOSS TO LEASEE. I WANT A TOTAL REFUND OFR THE 12 MONTH PAYMENTS & MY DEPOSIT THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10520783
Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2013
Structure
THERE IS A GRAB HANDLE OVER EACH FRONT SIDE DOOR; THE REAR HINGE OF THE HANDLE POSES A SEVERE DANGER TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S HEADS. THE HEADLINER IS PADDED, BUT THIS HANDLE EXTENDS ABOUT AN INCH OUT FROM THE HEADLINER AND IS A HARD PLASTIC COVER OVER A STEEL HINGE. A SEVERE SIDE MOTION, AS IN A CRASH, COULD DRIVE THIS HI…
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THERE IS A GRAB HANDLE OVER EACH FRONT SIDE DOOR; THE REAR HINGE OF THE HANDLE POSES A SEVERE DANGER TO THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S HEADS. THE HEADLINER IS PADDED, BUT THIS HANDLE EXTENDS ABOUT AN INCH OUT FROM THE HEADLINER AND IS A HARD PLASTIC COVER OVER A STEEL HINGE. A SEVERE SIDE MOTION, AS IN A CRASH, COULD DRIVE THIS HINGE THROUGH THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SKULL. A LESSER SIDE MOTION, AS IN A SUDDEN MANEUVER, COULD HIT THE DRIVER'S HEAD HARD ENOUGH TO DISTRACT THE DRIVER AND CAUSE A CRASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10519602
2,500 miles · May 18, 2013
Steering
BOUGHT A NEW 2012 CAMRY. FIRST TIME ON HIGHWAY NOTICED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING DRIVING 50MPH. I WAS VERY SURPRISED ON HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT AT HIGH SPEEDS. STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE AND ERRATIC. DRIVING NEXT TO A BIG RIG TRUCK I HAD TO FOCUS ALL MY EFFORT (MOVING MY STEERING W…
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BOUGHT A NEW 2012 CAMRY. FIRST TIME ON HIGHWAY NOTICED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING DRIVING 50MPH. I WAS VERY SURPRISED ON HOW DIFFICULT IT IS TO KEEP THE CAR DRIVING STRAIGHT AT HIGH SPEEDS. STEERING WHEEL IS VERY LOOSE AND ERRATIC. DRIVING NEXT TO A BIG RIG TRUCK I HAD TO FOCUS ALL MY EFFORT (MOVING MY STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT) TO KEEP CAR CENTERED. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND THE STEERING FEELS UNSTABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS. I HOPE TOYOTA CAN UTILIZE A FIX FOR THIS ASAP. I WILL BE FOLLOWING UP WITH MY LOCAL DEALER ON MY CONCERNS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10512675
8,100 miles · May 16, 2013
Air BagsSeat BeltsSeats
NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS OFF EVEN IF A HEAVY ADULT IS SITTING IN IT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ALWAYS. NOTICED THIS BUT THOUGHT AS MOST TIMES DRIVE ALONE THOUGHT THAT AS THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT MOST …
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NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ALWAYS OFF EVEN IF A HEAVY ADULT IS SITTING IN IT. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT KEEPS FLASHING ALWAYS. NOTICED THIS BUT THOUGHT AS MOST TIMES DRIVE ALONE THOUGHT THAT AS THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT MOST OF THE TIMES AND ATTRIBUTED THE CAUSE OF THE FLASHING SEAT BELT LIGHT FOR THAT.BUT NOW KNOW THAT THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10512349
19,000 miles · May 15, 2013
Service BrakesVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury
I WAS PULLING MY CAR ONTO THE CARPORT FROM DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS AT SAME LEVEL, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. THE CAR ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CAR SURGING FORWARD AND THE RPM INCREASING AS I WAS CRASHING THROUGH THE CARPORT, FENCE, PATIO, TWO FOUR-WHEELERS, THE CONCRETE PATIO STAIRS, PROPANE BBQ GRILL AND A WHEEL BARREL. I HAD MY…
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I WAS PULLING MY CAR ONTO THE CARPORT FROM DRIVEWAY, WHICH IS AT SAME LEVEL, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE. THE CAR ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CAR SURGING FORWARD AND THE RPM INCREASING AS I WAS CRASHING THROUGH THE CARPORT, FENCE, PATIO, TWO FOUR-WHEELERS, THE CONCRETE PATIO STAIRS, PROPANE BBQ GRILL AND A WHEEL BARREL. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD, AND IT DID NOT STOP AND THE MOTOR CONTINUE TO RACE; I THOUGHT THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO EXPLODE. AFTER ALL THE DEBRIS WHICH WAS IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND UNDER IT, IT COULDN'T GO ANY FURTHER BUT THE WHEELS WHERE STILL SPINNING AND THE ENGINE WAS STILL RACING. IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOR MY HUSBAND WHO SEEN IT AND HEARD IT, HE YELLED AT ME " TURN OFF THE ENGINE" I DON" KNOW WHAT ELSE THE CAR WOULD HAVE DESTROYED. THE CAR MISSED RUNNING OVER MY HUSBAND AND THE HOUSE BY A COUPLE OF FEET. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10512287
15,000 miles · May 14, 2013
Air BagsCrashInjury
MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CAR WRECK WHERE SHE LEFT THE ROADWAY AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 55MPH AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT THEN RODE A ROCK WALL FOR ABOUT 75 FEET WHERE THE CAR TURNED AND FLIPPED ACROSS THE ROADWAY. 2 OF THE TIRES WERE COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF, THE INITIAL IMPACT IMPLODED THE WHOLE FRONT QU…
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MY GIRLFRIEND WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE VEHICLE CAR WRECK WHERE SHE LEFT THE ROADWAY AT AN APPROXIMATE SPEED OF 55MPH AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT THEN RODE A ROCK WALL FOR ABOUT 75 FEET WHERE THE CAR TURNED AND FLIPPED ACROSS THE ROADWAY. 2 OF THE TIRES WERE COMPLETELY RIPPED OFF, THE INITIAL IMPACT IMPLODED THE WHOLE FRONT QUARTER PANEL, BOTH BACK CORNERS OF THE CAR WERE DESTROYED AMONG OTHER PARTS OF THE CAR! NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG WENT OFF! FORTUNATELY SHE SUFFERED ONLY MINOR INJURIES BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE AND THIS PISSES ME OFF SEVERELY CONSIDERING I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE FOR ITS HIGH SAFETY RATINGS! MY INSURANCE IS GOING TO LOOK INTO THE MATTER REGARDING THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING BUT THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GOOD TO BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION AS WELL. I'D HATE TO SEE A FATALITY CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURERS NEGLIGENCE OF NOT TESTING THEIR EQUIPMENT FULLY TO MEET PRODUCTION NEEDS . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10511833
7,005 miles · May 10, 2013
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE EXPERIENCED A SHOCK OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED BECAUSE BOTH HE AND HIS WIFE USED PACEMAKERS. A DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO WIPE THE SEA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE EXPERIENCED A SHOCK OF STATIC ELECTRICITY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF THE POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED BECAUSE BOTH HE AND HIS WIFE USED PACEMAKERS. A DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO WIPE THE SEATS DOWN WITH DRYER SHEETS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,005. UPDATED 6/14/13 *CN
NHTSA ODI #10511429
11,000 miles · May 9, 2013
SteeringCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SUSTAINED A CUT ON HIS LEG CAUSING IT TO BECOME INFECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE SUSTAINED A CUT ON HIS LEG CAUSING IT TO BECOME INFECTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES TO HER ARMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ACCIDENT AND THE CAUSE OF FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10511235
Official recalls
2Oct 17, 2013
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
Consequence: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Air Bags
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
Consequence: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Electrical System
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
Consequence: A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗