NHTSA Recall 14V743000: Seat heater/cooler (seats)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,233 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Toyota 4Runner.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V743000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Report received | November 19, 2014 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.
Safety risk
Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V743000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Avalon | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Camry | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Prius | 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Sienna | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Tundra | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Venza | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.