Vehicle recall 12V120000 · March 23, 2012
Toyota 4Runner and Sienna
A malfunction in the audiovox electronics brand remote engine starter module can prevent normal communication of the vehicles controller area network (can).
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Gulf states Toyota is recalling certain model year 2012 4RUNNER and sienna vehicles, equipped with non-original equipment remote engine starters. A malfunction in the audiovox electronics brand remote engine starter module can prevent normal communication of the vehicles controller area network (can).
- Consequence
- If this condition occurs, antilock braking and stability control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Drivers should receive dashboard warning lights warning them of a malfunction.
- Remedy
- Gulf states Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the remote engine starter with a new one free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about June 4, 2012. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-444-1074.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 23, 2012
- Filed by
- GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 1, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 363
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Electrical
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota 4Runner (2012): 2012
- Toyota Sienna (2012): 2012
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