Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2013
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 7, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Valve Springs may Fail Resulting in Engine Stall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Tacoma vehicles manufactured July 1, 2013, through October 11, 2013. The engines of the affected vehicles contain valve springs that may break over time.
NHTSA ID: 13V557000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,795
Consequence Summary:
If the valve springs break, the engine could fail and stall while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve springs, free of charge. The recall began on November 27, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.77
October 17, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Clogged A/C Drain may cause Air Bags to Deploy
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Avalon, Avalon HV, Venza, Camry, and Camry HV vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the drain hose for the air conditioning condenser may become clogged causing water to accumulate at the bottom of the air conditioning condenser unit housing. The accumulated water may then leak through a seam in the housing onto the air bag control module potentially resulting in a short circuit of the module.
NHTSA ID: 13V442000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 802,769
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit may cause the air bags to become disabled or inadvertently deploy. An inadvertent airbag deployment can increase the risk of injury or the possibility of a crash. An inoperative airbag can increase the risk of injury in a severe crash. The power steering assist could also become inoperable resulting in increased steering effort and can increase the risk of a crash at low speeds.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will seal the air conditioning condenser unit housing and install a protective cover on the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on February 5, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.18
October 17, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wiper Switch May Fail/FMVSS 104
Toyota Motor Engineering & manufacturing North America, Inc. (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Camry and Camry HV, model year 2013 Avalon and Avalon HV and model year 2014 Corolla vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper switch assembly may short circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
NHTSA ID: 13V505000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 9,795
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit could cause inoperative windshield wipers, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.12
September 26, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Shift Lever Assembly may Allow Rollaway
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Sienna vehicles manufactured January 10, 2003, through August 10, 2005; and model year 2007-2009 Sienna vehicles manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 12, 2008. In the affected vehicles, due to a problem within the shift lock solenoid, there is a possibility that the shift lever could be moved out of Park position without depressing the brake pedal.
NHTSA ID: 13V429000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 614,722
Consequence Summary:
If the shift lever is moved out of the Park position without the brake applied, the transmission will either engage a drive gear or Neutral, increasing the risk of a backover or roll away crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will mail interim notifications to owners beginning in late October 2013. When parts are available, owners will be sent a second notice and dealers will replace the shift lock solenoid, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.51
September 4, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Variable-Valve Timing System
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
NHTSA ID: 13V395000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 101,584
Consequence Summary:
The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.24
September 4, 2013
(Campaign #: DLF, D0M)
Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
NHTSA ID: 13V396000
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 133,081
Consequence Summary:
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 28, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Suspension Arm (Tie Rod) Corrosion
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 RAV4 and 2010 Lexus HS250h passenger vehicles manufactured from October 2005 through September 2010. If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened during service, the rear suspension arm (rear tie rod) may develop unwanted movement and rust leading to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the rear tie rod will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.
NHTSA ID: 13V383000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 780,584
Consequence Summary:
Failure of the rear tie rod could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rods and replace any that have rust or corrosion on the alignment adjustment threads. All of the rear tie rods will then be encased in an epoxy to prevent future environmental damage. Due to limitations in parts, the recall remedy will be launched in phases from September 2013 through mid-April 2014. All owners will receive notification of the recall, with most receiving second notifications when parts are available in their area. IMPORTANT: This recall supersedes Toyota and Lexus recall 12V-373. All vehicles that have been inspected and remedied under the previous recall need to be re-inspected and have the appropriate remedy applied.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 7, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Belt Screws May Loosen
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured September 14, 2004, through March 29, 2010; and model year 2011 Tacoma Access Cab vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, through September 7, 2011. If the access doors are repeatedly and forcefully closed, the screws that attach the seat belt pre-tensioner to the seat belt retractor can loosen over time. If the screws loosen completely, the seat belt pre-tensioner and the retractor spring cover could detach from the seat belt retractor.
NHTSA ID: 13V337000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 342,451
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt pre-tensioner detaches from the seat belt assembly, the seat belt pre-tensioner will not perform as designed, increasing the risk of injury in a severe crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies. Based on the inspection, the seat belt assembly will be replaced or new pre-tensioner screws will be installed with thread-locking sealant and a retractor spring cover with stopper ribs to prevent loosening of the screws. These services will be provided at no cost to the owner. The recall began during February 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.74
July 3, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Power Steering Assistance Failure
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 21, 2011, through August 31, 2011. A relay in the Power Steering Control Module of the electronic power steering system could experience a short circuit due to insufficient distance between terminals in the relay and moisture contamination of relay coil windings. A short circuit in the relay could disable power steering assistance.
NHTSA ID: 13V292000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 74
Consequence Summary:
If the power steering assistance shuts off, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering control module. The recall began on July 31, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 5, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Contaminated Brake Fluid
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Prius vehicles manufactured March 31, 2009, through October 9, 2009; and model year 2010 Lexus HS250h vehicles manufactured June 19, 2009, through October 9, 2009. Nitrogen gas from a component of the brake booster pump assembly could leak into the brake fluid.
NHTSA ID: 13V235000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 87,060
Consequence Summary:
As nitrogen is released into the brake fluid, the brake pedal may have reduced hydraulic pressure. Under certain circumstances, this condition could affect stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected brake booster pump assemblies. The recall began on August 7, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 25, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Lamps Exceed Maximum Brightness/FMVSS 108
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2013 FJ Cruiser vehicles manufactured January 25, 2006 through February 23, 2013 and equipped with a Toyota Auxiliary Driving Lamp Kits mounted to the front bumper. These lamp assemblies include 55 watt bulbs and due to this wattage and mounting angle, the combination of the upper beam headlamps plus the auxiliary lamps are too bright and exceed the maximum light output allowed for an upper beam headlamp. Therefore, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
NHTSA ID: 13V163000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 208,000
Consequence Summary:
Light intensities above the maximum allowable limit could cause increased glare for oncoming traffic and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 55 watt bulbs with 35 watt bulbs, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 15, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Access Door Cracks/Seat Belt Anchor Detachment
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 FJ Cruiser passenger vehicles. The retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. Due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
NHTSA ID: 13V098000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 209,000
Consequence Summary:
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in April 2013. Remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late May 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 30, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Airbag Inadvertent Deployment
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles and 2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) circuits are susceptible to internal shorting. The electrical short may create an abnormal current flow and increased heat which can damage the circuits. This could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
NHTSA ID: 13V029000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 887,709
Consequence Summary:
Inadvertent deployment of the airbags or the seat belt pretensioners may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will re-notify their owners who have already had their vehicles repaired with a noise filter, but did not receive a new airbag control module, and General Motors will re-notify theirs. Dealers previously installed a supplemental harness containing an electrical filter between the airbag control module and its wire harness, free of charge. Dealers will replace the airbag control module, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for second notices. For more information, Toyota owners may call 1-800-331-4331 and Pontiac owners may call 1-800-620-7668.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 30, 2013
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Wiper Arm May Loosen
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of the wipers may become inoperative.
NHTSA ID: 13V030000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 267,718
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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