Please see Recall 22TA09
2022-2023 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles Upper Child Seat Anchor Welds May Fail During a Crash
On July 21, 2022, Toyota filed a Noncompliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety (Noncompliance) Recall on certain 2022 - 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles.
Condition:
The upper child seat anchors of the involved vehicles may not have been welded sufficiently and may not meet minimum strength requirements. Vehicles with upper child seat anchor welds that do not meet strength requirements do not comply with applicable regulations in the U.S. An insufficient weld may allow the child seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the welds on the upper child seat anchors FREE OF CHARGE. If an insufficient weld is identified, additional welds will be added to the affected upper child seat anchor(s) FREE OF CHARGE.
Note: At this time, Toyota expects approximately 1 out of every 20 vehicles (about 5%) will have at least one insufficient weld identified.
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 75,300 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. There are no vehicles distributed to Puerto Rico involved in this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will notify owners by mid-September 2022.
Customer Contacts:
Customers who receive the owner letter may contact your dealership with questions regarding the letter and/or the Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. Please welcome them to your dealership and answer any questions that they may have. A Q&A is provided to assure a consistent message is communicated. Customers with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-888-270-9371) - Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
Salvage Title Vehicles:
Every attempt should be made to complete an open Safety Recall when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the Safety Recall dealer letter. For complete details on this policy, refer to Toyota Warranty Policy 4.17, “What Is Not Covered by The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
The upper child seat anchors of the involved vehicles may not have been welded sufficiently and may not meet minimum strength requirements. Vehicles with upper child seat anchor welds that do not meet strength requirements do not comply with applicable regulations in the U.S. An insufficient weld may allow the child seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What are the upper child seat anchors?
The subject vehicles are equipped with three (3) upper child seat anchors for the rear seat, shown in the illustration below. The upper anchors are designed to secure child restraint systems featuring a top “tether” strap.
Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
No. There are no warnings that this condition exists
Can I do anything to prevent the condition from happening?
Until the remedy is performed on your vehicle, please refer to the owner’s manual or other instructions provided with your child restraint system to determine if there are alternate means to secure your child seat. Always follow the instructions provided with your child restraint system. In addition, you may wish to use a different vehicle to transport your child until the remedy is performed. Children should always be transported in a child seat that is appropriate for their age and weight.
What will Toyota do?
Toyota will notify owners of involved vehicles, via first class mail, to visit their authorized Toyota dealer to have the welds on the upper child seat anchors inspected. If an insufficient weld is identified, additional welds will be added to the affected upper child seat anchor(s).
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall?
There are approximately 75,300 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.
How long will the repair take?
The inspection should take about one hour. If any insufficient welds are identified during the inspection process, your dealer may need to coordinate with a third-party collision center to add additional welds to the affected upper child seat anchor. The welding process should take about 8 hours. However, depending upon the Toyota dealer’s work schedule, and the third-party collision center’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period. Your dealer may provide you with a loaner vehicle for the duration the third-party collision center is performing the welding repair to your vehicle.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
2022-2023 Model Year Tacoma Vehicles Upper Child Seat Anchor Welds May Fail During a Crash
On July 21, 2022, Toyota filed a Noncompliance Information Report (NCIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informing the agency of our intent to conduct a voluntary Safety (Noncompliance) Recall on certain 2022 - 2023 model year Tacoma vehicles.
Condition:
The upper child seat anchors of the involved vehicles may not have been welded sufficiently and may not meet minimum strength requirements. Vehicles with upper child seat anchor welds that do not meet strength requirements do not comply with applicable regulations in the U.S. An insufficient weld may allow the child seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Any authorized Toyota dealer will inspect the welds on the upper child seat anchors FREE OF CHARGE. If an insufficient weld is identified, additional welds will be added to the affected upper child seat anchor(s) FREE OF CHARGE.
Note: At this time, Toyota expects approximately 1 out of every 20 vehicles (about 5%) will have at least one insufficient weld identified.
Covered Vehicles:
There are approximately 75,300 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. There are no vehicles distributed to Puerto Rico involved in this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.
Owner Letter Mailing Date:
Toyota will notify owners by mid-September 2022.
Customer Contacts:
Customers who receive the owner letter may contact your dealership with questions regarding the letter and/or the Safety (Noncompliance) Recall. Please welcome them to your dealership and answer any questions that they may have. A Q&A is provided to assure a consistent message is communicated. Customers with additional questions or concerns are asked to please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center (1-888-270-9371) - Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
Salvage Title Vehicles:
Every attempt should be made to complete an open Safety Recall when circumstances permit, unless noted otherwise in the Safety Recall dealer letter. For complete details on this policy, refer to Toyota Warranty Policy 4.17, “What Is Not Covered by The Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the condition?
The upper child seat anchors of the involved vehicles may not have been welded sufficiently and may not meet minimum strength requirements. Vehicles with upper child seat anchor welds that do not meet strength requirements do not comply with applicable regulations in the U.S. An insufficient weld may allow the child seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
What are the upper child seat anchors?
The subject vehicles are equipped with three (3) upper child seat anchors for the rear seat, shown in the illustration below. The upper anchors are designed to secure child restraint systems featuring a top “tether” strap.
Are there any warnings that this condition exists?
No. There are no warnings that this condition exists
Can I do anything to prevent the condition from happening?
Until the remedy is performed on your vehicle, please refer to the owner’s manual or other instructions provided with your child restraint system to determine if there are alternate means to secure your child seat. Always follow the instructions provided with your child restraint system. In addition, you may wish to use a different vehicle to transport your child until the remedy is performed. Children should always be transported in a child seat that is appropriate for their age and weight.
What will Toyota do?
Toyota will notify owners of involved vehicles, via first class mail, to visit their authorized Toyota dealer to have the welds on the upper child seat anchors inspected. If an insufficient weld is identified, additional welds will be added to the affected upper child seat anchor(s).
Which and how many vehicles are covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall?
There are approximately 75,300 vehicles covered by this Safety (Noncompliance) Recall.
How long will the repair take?
The inspection should take about one hour. If any insufficient welds are identified during the inspection process, your dealer may need to coordinate with a third-party collision center to add additional welds to the affected upper child seat anchor. The welding process should take about 8 hours. However, depending upon the Toyota dealer’s work schedule, and the third-party collision center’s work schedule, it may be necessary to make the vehicle available for a longer period. Your dealer may provide you with a loaner vehicle for the duration the third-party collision center is performing the welding repair to your vehicle.
What if I have additional questions or concerns?
If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Eastern Time.