Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 20 safety recalls made by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 26, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Air Bag Deployment may Cause Assist Grip To Detach
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 2, 2014, to November 25, 2014. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the curtain shield airbag (CSA), the second row overhead assist grips may detach.
NHTSA ID: 14V757000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 25,551
Consequence Summary:
If the assist grip detaches due to CSA deployment, the grip may strike a vehicle occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headliner near the second row overhead assist grip, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.27
November 13, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Premature Ball Joint Wear
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured March 8, 2011, to July 20, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the rubber boot on the front suspension lower arm ball joint may have been damaged during manufacturing. The damage could cause the boot to leak lubricant grease which could then cause the ball joint to wear and loosen prematurely.
NHTSA ID: 14V732000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
A loosened ball joint may separate from the knuckle and could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.29
November 7, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Ball Joint may Detach from Left Lower Arm
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry HV, Avalon, and Avalon HV vehicles equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch rims. In the affected vehicles, the left-side front suspension lower arm may have been incorrectly manufactured. As a result, the left side lower arm may not have enough clamping surface area for one of the bolts that secures the lower arm to the lower ball joint.
NHTSA ID: 14V715000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 5,650
Consequence Summary:
Because of the insufficient clamping force, the lower arm may separate from the ball joint, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left side lower arm, free of charge. The recall began on December 12, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.18
October 15, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
NHTSA ID: 14V647000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 422,509
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.4
September 29, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Leaf Spring may Fracture and Puncture Tank
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma Pre-Runner and 4x4 vehicles manufactured September 14, 2009, to October 11, 2010. In the affected vehicles, one of the leaf springs may fracture due to stress or corrosion. While being driven, the broken leaf could move out of position and contact surrounding components including the fuel tank, possibly puncturing the tank and causing a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 14V604000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 710,711
Consequence Summary:
If the fuel tank leaks fuel from being punctured, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will install new rear leaf spring assemblies. The recall began on January 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.6
September 19, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel may Leak from Fuel Delivery Pipe
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Avalon, Camry, Sienna, and Highlander and model year 2015 Lexus RX350 vehicles. Fuel may leak from the one of the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment.
NHTSA ID: 14V576000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 15,872
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the suspect fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.31
September 11, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Possible Improper Side-Curtain Air Bag Deployment
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Toyota Tundra CrewMax and Double Cab vehicles manufactured July 29, 2013, to August 22, 2014. Due to the possible misinstallation of the upper tab of the B-pillar interior trim, the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) may not deploy properly in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 14V556000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 132,624
Consequence Summary:
If the Curtain-Shield Air Bags (CSA) do not deploy properly there is an increased risk of occupant injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the B-pillar interior trim installation and will replace it if it is not installed correctly, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.98
September 8, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Lower ball joint may Detach
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 FJ Cruiser vehicles equipped with an optional "Trail Teams Ultimate Edition" package, in which the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced at vehicle processing centers. In some of these vehicles the bolts which secure the front lower ball joint to the steering knuckle and/or the front suspension lower arm to the front cross member assemblies might have been tightened with insufficient torque when the front shock absorbers and springs were replaced during the installation process.
NHTSA ID: 14V539000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 2,501
Consequence Summary:
In this condition, one or both bolts could become loose during driving and fall out. If both bolts fall out from the front lower ball joint or the front suspension lower arm, these components could detach from the steering knuckle or the front cross members, causing a loss of steering control, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners of vehicles with the optional package installed, and dealers will inspect the torque of the bolts. If the bolts are found to be loose, dealers will retighten them to the proper torque. For any missing bolts, dealers will install new ones. The recall began on November 7, 2014. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.56
August 4, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect Tire Placard Information/FMVSS 110
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2014 FJ Cruiser and Tacoma vehicles equipped with accessory wheels and tires installed by Toyota or dealers prior to the vehicle's first sale. The affected vehicles may list incorrect spare tire size and/or cold tire inflation information on the tire placard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."
NHTSA ID: 14V475000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 20,000
Consequence Summary:
If the spare tire is inflated to the incorrect pressure provided on the placard, tire failure may occur while it is being driven on, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
For the involved vehicles, overlay stickers to correct the tire placard will either be mailed to owners or provided to dealers for placement over the incorrect information on the placard. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.65
July 8, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission Shift Cable/Rollaway/FMVSS 102
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sienna vehicles manufactured June 17, 2014, through June 24, 2014. The affected vehicles have a transmission shift control cable whose protective cable sleeve may have been damaged during assembly. This could cause the control cable to bind or separate during gear shift operation causing incorrect gear selection. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
NHTSA ID: 14V414000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 263
Consequence Summary:
If the transmission shift cable separates while the vehicle is being driven, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver goes to stop and park the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the transmission shift control cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.49
May 22, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Pedal Load Sensing Switch Failure
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
NHTSA ID: 14V270000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 10,462
Consequence Summary:
If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.59
May 22, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Improper Seat Belt Restraint Software/FMVSS 208
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles may have improper software installed in the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) for the operation of the front passenger seat belt force limiter, and as a result, the force limiter may use the restraint setting designed for small occupants, such as those that weigh approximately 110 pounds, for all occupants regardless of their size. As such, some of these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 14V272000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 48,840
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, a larger front passenger seat occupant may not be properly restrained and be at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update in the air bag electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.49
May 22, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Spare Tire Assembly may Corrode and Detach
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Sienna vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. The affected vehicles have a spare tire carrier assembly mounted under the vehicle whose attachment cable may corrode due to high concentrations of road salt splashing onto the spare tire carrier.
NHTSA ID: 14V273000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 419,520
Consequence Summary:
If the carrier cable is corroded due to road salt, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota sent owners in August 2014 an interim notification to advise owners of the recall and that dealers will perform an interim remedy to remove the spare tire and relocate it to the luggage compartment, free of charge. Owners are being mailed a second letter as parts become available and dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The remedy campaign is being performed in phases. The first phase of the recall began July 7, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. NOTE: 2004-2010 Siennas subject to this recall were subject to recall campaign 10V-160 initiated in 2010. Those owners are advised that they must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign and that having the earlier recall completed did not remedy their vehicles. Additionally, model year 1998-2003 Siennas were recalled as part of safety recall 10V-160. Owners of those vehicles that have not had not the remedy performed on their vehicles, should contact their Toyota dealer to schedule a free repair.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.04
May 22, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Second Row Right-Hand Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured April 23, 2014, through April 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a second row right-hand seat assembly that does not fully lock into the inboard seat track in the forward first, second and third adjusting positions. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
NHTSA ID: 14V274000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 231
Consequence Summary:
If the seat does not fully lock into the inboard seat track, the seat could move, increasing the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the second row right-hand seat, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.21
April 9, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seat Rail Spring Failure
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 22, 2005, through May 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 Scion xD vehicles manufactured April 4, 2007, through May 12, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
NHTSA ID: 14V169000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 472,388
Consequence Summary:
If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 3, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.94
April 9, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Driver's Air Bag may not Deploy
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
NHTSA ID: 14V168000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 1,486,413
Consequence Summary:
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.8
March 27, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Second Row Seat Assembly/FMVSS 207
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2013 Highlander vehicles manufactured March 13, 2013, through August 6, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the second row left hand seat may not lock in place when positioned in the forward front or second adjusting position. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
NHTSA ID: 14V148000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 46,757
Consequence Summary:
If the seat does not lock into the seat track, there may be an increased risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the second row left hand seat so that it will lock into the seat track, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.68
February 12, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Brake Actuator Assembly may Disable ESC and ABS
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Toyota Tacoma and Lexus RX350 vehicles and certain model year 2012 Toyota Rav4 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the brake system contains a brake actuator that adjusts the fluid pressure of each wheel cylinder. An electrical component within the actuator may experience an increased resistance resulting in the illumination of various warning lights, including those for the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system, Antilock Brake System (ABS), and Traction Control system.
NHTSA ID: 14V054000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 261,114
Consequence Summary:
If this occurs, these systems could become inoperative, reducing the directional control assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and Toyota and Lexus dealers will update the software for the Skid Control electronic control unit, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.21
February 12, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 through 2014 Prius vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module (a component of the hybrid system) contains transistors that may become damaged from high operating temperatures. If this occurs, various warning lamps will be illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle will have reduced power allowing it to only drive a short distance.
NHTSA ID: 14V053000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 698,457
Consequence Summary:
The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. The hybrid system could also shut down completely resulting in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will update the software for both the motor/generator control electronic control unit (ECU) and the hybrid control ECU, free of charge. If an owner experiences a failure of the inverter before the vehicle receives updated software, the dealer will repair or replace the inverter assembly with a new one at no charge. The recall began on March 21, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.02
February 7, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Third Row Middle Seat Belt Assembly/FMVSS No. 210
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2014 Highlander vehicles manufactured November 20, 2013, through January 18, 2014. The third row middle seat belt assembly might not have been properly secured to the vehicle floor anchorage during vehicle assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 14V051000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 7,067
Consequence Summary:
A seat belt that is not properly secured to its anchorage could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third row middle seat belt anchor, and, if necessary, properly secure it to the vehicle floor anchorage, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.79
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