Toyota (Gb) recall: Curtain airbags and seat belt pre-tensioners may deploy incorrectly
- What's wrong
- Due to improper programming of the airbag system in the Airbag Sensor Assembly (airbag control module) there is a possibility that the Airbag Sensor Assembly may erroneously detect a rollover and deploy the Curtain Shield Airbags (CSA) and seat belt pre-tensioners. The deployment of the…
- What to do
- Contact a Toyota (Gb) dealer to book the free repair. Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Airbag Control Unit.
What’s wrong
Due to improper programming of the airbag system in the Airbag Sensor Assembly (airbag control module) there is a possibility that the Airbag Sensor Assembly may erroneously detect a rollover and deploy the Curtain Shield Airbags (CSA) and seat belt pre-tensioners. The deployment of the CSA could cause minor injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Airbag Control Unit.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4RUNNER | 18 Nov 2004 | 9 May 2006 | 3,489 |
| Sequoia | 4 Nov 2004 | 28 Jun 2006 | 3,489 |
| LX | 3 Jul 2002 | 7 Oct 2005 | 3,489 |
| 4RUNNER | 1 Jan 2005 | 25 May 2006 | 3,489 |
| LC100 | 11 Apr 2002 | 7 Jun 2006 | 3,489 |
| 4RUNNER | 18 Nov 2003 | 19 Jul 2005 | 3,489 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 31 October 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.