Toyota recall: Seats
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota 4Runner 2009–2012
- Toyota Avalon 2009–2010
- Toyota Camry 2009–2012
- Toyota Camry Hybrid 2009–2012
- Toyota Corolla 2010–2013
- Toyota Fj Cruiser 2009–2010
- Toyota Highlander 2009–2013
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2009–2010
- Toyota Prius 2009–2012
- Toyota Prius V 2012
- Toyota Rav4 2009–2012
- Toyota Sequoia 2010–2012
- Toyota Sienna 2010–2013
- Toyota Tacoma 2009–2012
- Toyota Tundra 2010–2013
- Toyota Venza 2009–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V014000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 16, 2013
- Owners notified
- Mar 21, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,235
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats; Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Toyota recall: Seats Mar 5, 2026
- Toyota recall: Seat belts Dec 17, 2025
- Lexus / Subaru / Toyota recall: Back over prevention Oct 30, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 11, 2025
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.