NHTSA Recall 16V396000: Seat heater/cooler (seats)
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,749 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Toyota 4Runner.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V396000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SET16B |
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Report received | June 2, 2016 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Safety risk
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.
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 16V396000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota 4Runner | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Avalon | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Camry | 1988, 1989, 1990, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Camry Solara | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Toyota Corolla | 1989, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Toyota Prius | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2006, 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 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Toyota Venza | 2009, 2010 |
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.