Recall 11V566 covers 518 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla and Sienna vehicles for an A-pillar trim clip issue. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 518 2010-2011 Corolla and Sienna vehicles equipped with certain non-Toyota Bluetooth, navigation, or overhead entertainment accessories because installation work damaged the front A-pillar trim retention clip. In a crash, the trim panel can come loose and injure an occupant; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front A-pillar trim panel is the interior cover along the side of the windshield on the 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla and Sienna. It hides the metal pillar and related wiring while the retention clip keeps the trim locked in place. That clip is supposed to hold the panel steady against the body structure.
This recall concerns vehicles fitted with non-Toyota Bluetooth hands-free equipment, a navigation unit, an overhead entertainment system, or a combination of those accessories. During that accessory installation, the A-pillar trim panel retention clip was at risk of being damaged. When the clip is damaged, the trim panel is no longer held the way Toyota designed it to be held.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trim panel can look normal until the clip no longer retains it properly, so the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
The body-structure issue appears across Corolla and Sienna, with Corolla listed for both 2010 and 2011 and Sienna listed for 2011.
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | body structure |
| 2011 Toyota Corolla | body structure |
| Units affected | 518 |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the A-pillar trim panel retention clip is damaged, the trim panel can come loose during a crash and injure an occupant. Schedule the recall inspection soon, especially before long trips or carrying passengers. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla or Sienna is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask about the free A-pillar trim-panel clip inspection for your VIN.
- Bring any owner letter or accessory-installation paperwork, and reference recall number 11V566 when you call.
- Schedule the A-pillar trim-panel clip repair if the dealer finds damage; the repair keeps the trim panel from coming loose in a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician inspects the A-pillar trim panel retention clip connected to the aftermarket Bluetooth, navigation, or overhead entertainment equipment installation. If the clip is damaged, the technician replaces it. The filed remedy says this inspection and any needed clip replacement are free of charge, and the safety recall began on December 30, 2011. The dealer repair will be free once available through the recall process.
Timeline
| November 22, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 30, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V566?
Recall 11V566 covers 518 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla and Sienna vehicles with certain non-Toyota Bluetooth, navigation, or overhead entertainment accessories. During installation, the front A-pillar trim retention clip can be damaged, which can let the trim come loose and injure an occupant in a crash.
What should I do if my 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla or Sienna is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V566. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the A-pillar trim clip inspection. The dealer will replace the retention clip when needed, and the recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Toyota dealers will inspect the front A-pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it when needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 11V566?
The risk is occupant injury in a crash. A damaged front A-pillar trim panel retention clip can let the trim panel come loose during a crash. The repair path is direct: a Toyota dealer inspects the clip and replaces it when needed for free.
What if I bought the Toyota Corolla or Sienna used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Corolla or Sienna is included, then reference recall 11V566 when you call a franchised Toyota dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V566000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-301-6859 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V566 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V566000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →