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.
Safety risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
A DRIVER MAY OVERLOAD A VEHICLE WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Manufacturer 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.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" THE VEHICLES' TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL OR PLACARD ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE B-PILLAR INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE SPARE TIRE SIZE.
Safety risk
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Vehicle speed control
101
32,000 mi
Air bags
48
78,131 mi
Steering
28
61,288 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
20
15,800 mi
Electrical system
16
98,000 mi
Unknown or other
15
94,000 mi
Tires
12
35,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
10
59,000 mi
Engine
10
81,103 mi
Power train
9
38,000 mi
Service brakes
9
87,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
8
16,000 mi
Seat belts
8
60,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
8
15,800 mi
Structure
7
44,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
7
13,725 mi
Engine and engine cooling
6
30,000 mi
Equipment
6
42,748 mi
Exterior lighting
6
63,000 mi
Structure: body
5
89,065 mi
Air bags: side/window
4
56,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
4
28,000 mi
Suspension
4
49,300 mi
Electrical system: ignition
3
700 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
2
5 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
2,370 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
2
14,686 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
2
5,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal
2
500 mi
Fuel system, other
2
35,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock
2
—
Seats
2
46,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear
2
76 mi
Wheels
2
7,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module
1
—
Electrical system: horn
1
13,750 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module
1
4,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly
1
92,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.
1
—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch
1
14 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
16,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
1
149,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
1
—
Power train: manual transmission
1
—
Seat belts: front
1
—
Service brakes, electric
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.