Toyota recall: Seats
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota 4Runner 2005–2011
- Toyota Avalon 2005–2010
- Toyota Camry 1988–1990, 2005–2010
- Toyota Camry Solara 2006–2008
- Toyota Corolla 1989, 2009–2010
- Toyota Fj Cruiser 2007–2010
- Toyota Highlander 2005–2011
- Toyota Prius 2010–2012
- Toyota Rav4 2006–2011
- Toyota Sequoia 2005–2011
- Toyota Sienna 2005–2011
- Toyota Tacoma 2006–2011
- Toyota Tundra 2005–2010
- Toyota Venza 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V396000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 2, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 14, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,749
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 5, 1987 to Jan 27, 2012
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
- Maker's own recall number
- SET16B
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
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jan 22, 2025
- Toyota recall: Seats Feb 21, 2024
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2023
- Toyota recall: Wheels Jun 15, 2023
- Toyota recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Nov 17, 2021
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 4, 2020
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.