NHTSA Recall 18V569000: Seat belts and air bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,354 vehicles. It affects 2012 Toyota Avalon.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V569000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | J0S |
| Components | SEAT BELTS; AIR BAGS |
| Report received | August 29, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 19, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles. During a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag management system that the seat belt is always buckled.
Safety risk
If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropriately, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the seat belt assembly to verify that it is properly detecting being unbuckled, replacing the inner seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0S.
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 18V569000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Toyota Avalon | 2012 |
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.