NHTSA Recall 18V123000: Mid/rear assembly (seats) and seat belts
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,769 vehicles. It affects 2017 Toyota Tundra.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V123000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J0I |
| Components | SEATS › MID/REAR ASSEMBLY; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | February 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 19, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Toyota Tundra vehicles. One of the rear split bench seat leg brackets may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle's floor pan, possibly allowing the seat to move in a crash. A vehicle with an improperly tightened seat leg bracket could fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."
Safety risk
If the rear split bench seat moves in a crash, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the five seat leg bracket bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0I.
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 18V123000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Tundra | 2017 |
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.