OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 16V396000
NHTSA campaign 16V396000 covers 69 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 7,749 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received June 2, 2016 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 16V396000 says
Defect 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 summary
If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 16V396000
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.
- Owner notification
- July 14, 2016
- Filing manufacturer
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
- Component groups
- SEATS
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES