Toyota Recall 14V-743: Seats – seat heater/cooler

Affected: 2007–2011 Toyota 4Runner, 2006–2010 Toyota Avalon, 2006–2011 Toyota Camry and 10 more. Filed with NHTSA on November 19, 2014, covering about 3,233 vehicles.

The problem

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Prius and Corolla, 2009-2011 Venza, 2006-2010 Avalon, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2005-2011 Sienna and Sequoia, 2006-2011 Tacoma 4x2 and 4x4, Camry, Highlander, Tundra 4x2 and 4x4, and 2007-2011 Rav4 and 4Runner. The affected vehicles may experience compression of the seat cushion which may damage the seat heater wiring.

The risk

Damage to the seat heater wiring could cause the wires to short, increasing the risk of the seat burning and causing personal injury to the occupant.

The fix

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign14V-743 (14V743000)
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentSeats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler
Report dateNovember 19, 2014
Owners notifiedJanuary 29, 2015
Vehicles affected3,233
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the a/c & heater

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 14V-743 repair free?

Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the heaters with copper strand heating elements and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory, free of charge. The recall is expected to began in January 2015.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 3,233 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.