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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13V014000

2012 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2009 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Tacoma — Seats

Published January 17, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 16, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13V014000, published January 17, 2013 and initiated January 16, 2013. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2012 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2009 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Tacoma — Seats.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
HIGHLANDER
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2009 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2012 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2011 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2010 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2009 TOYOTA PRIUS | 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2011 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY | 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID | 2011 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2013 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER | 2009 TOYOTA TACOMA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2009 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Prius | 2010 Toyota Prius | 2009 Toyota Prius | 2012 Toyota Camry | 2011 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Camry | 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2011 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Toyota Highlander | 2009 Toyota Tacoma — Seats recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V014000 on January 17, 2013. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)