Pontiac Recall 15V-689: Visibility – power window devices and controls

Affected: 2009–2010 Pontiac Vibe, 2009–2011 Scion xB, 2009–2010 Scion xD and 10 more. Filed with NHTSA on October 22, 2015, covering about 1,814,284 vehicles.

The problem

Toyota Motor Company (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tundra, Sequoia, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Scion xB, 2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid, 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2006-2011 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, and 2009-2010 Scion xD and Pontiac Vibe vehicles. During the manufacturing of the Power Window Master Switch (PWMS), grease lubricant may have been inconsistently applied to the sliding electrical contacts.

The risk

If the sliding electrical contacts are not protected by lubricant, debris and moisture that get into the switch may cause a short circuit and the switch assembly may overheat and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is C0M.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign15V-689 (15V689000)
Manufacturer numberC0M
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentVisibility › Power window devices and controls
Report dateOctober 22, 2015
Owners notifiedNovember 25, 2015
Vehicles affected1,814,284
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 15V-689 repair free?

Yes. Pontiac dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the switch, applying a lubricant if no abnormality is found. If abnormality is found, the PWMS circuit board will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 20, 2015.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 1,814,284 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.