Category: Recalls

19R1 – Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label – Non-Moisture Resistant Labels – 2019-2020 Toyota

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March 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V244000

Non-Permanent Text on Load Capacity Label

If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V244

Manufacturer Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,634

 

Summary

Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles. The text on the load capacity label may become illegible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

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SAFETY RECALL KLC – Possible Partial Tread Separation of Run-Flat Tires – 2018 Lexus LS 500 & LS 500h

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V134
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,296

 

Tire Sidewall Reinforcement Layer May Crack

If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.

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Safety Recall K0I – Fuel May Leak from Fuel Filler Pipe Connection – 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid & Avalon Hybrid

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February 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V097000

Fuel Filler Pipe May Leak

The improperly connected filler pipe may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V097

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 205

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The fuel filler pipe may not have been properly reconnected to the fuel tank during an inspection after vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, “Fuel System Integrity.”

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SAFETY RECALL J07 – Potential Loss of Power While Driving – 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V901
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,424

 

CVT Pump Blade may Detach, Causing Loss of Power

A vehicle stall, especially when driving a high rate of speed, can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Toyota Corolla hatchback vehicles equipped with Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT). The pump impeller blades within the torque converter may detach, especially when driven under high load, potentially causing a vehicle stall.

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Safety Recall GLG GLH HLA – Front Passenger Airbag Inflator – 2006-2017 Lexus

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January 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V005000

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V005

Manufacturer Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,299,448

 

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or “Zone A.”

Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or “Zone B.”

Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or “Zone C.”

These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

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