NHTSA Recall 15V515000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,530 vehicles. It affects 2010–2015 Toyota 4Runner.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V515000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SET15D |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | August 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 22, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Safety risk
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.
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 15V515000
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.