The problem
Toyota is recalling 134,895 my 2006-2007 yaris vehicles equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners, which are designed to be activated in response to a severe frontal impact. When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact, the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the retractors so that the belts snugly restrain the occupants. The involved vehicles contain a center pillar sound insulator located underneath each front seat belt pretensioner.
The risk
In the event of seat belt pretensioner deployment, the gas generated May affect the sound insulators. In the worst case, if the sound insulators ignite, this condition will result in a post-collision fire.
The fix
Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall began on January 28, 2009. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 09V-031 (09V031000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 90C |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Seat belts › Front › Retractor |
| Report date | January 29, 2009 |
| Owners notified | January 28, 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 134,895 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seat belts
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 09V-031 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will modify the vehicle free of charge. The modification will entail removal of the small urethane center pillar sound insulators (sponge) underneath the driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners. The recall began on January 28, 2009.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 134,895 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.