Vehicle recall 16V396000 · June 2, 2016
Toyota Camry, 4Runner and 12 more models
The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V396000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2016
- Filed by
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- SET16B
- Owner notification
- July 14, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,749
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
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 (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Toyota Avalon (2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Toyota Camry (1988-1990, 2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1990, 1989, 1988
- Toyota Camry Solara (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Toyota Corolla (1989, 2009-2010): 2010, 2009, 1989
- Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
- Toyota Highlander (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Toyota Prius (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
- Toyota RAV4 (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Toyota Sequoia (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Toyota Sienna (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Toyota Tacoma (2006-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
- Toyota Tundra (2005-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Toyota Venza (2009-2010): 2010, 2009
Has your Toyota been repaired?
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