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Campaign 13V014 Posted January 16, 2013 3,235 units

2009-2013 Toyota Models Recall 13V014: Airbag Sensor

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V014 covers 3,235 2009-2013 Toyota vehicles with untested passenger-seat airbag calibration. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.

Toyota is recalling 3,235 2009-2013 vehicles, including Highlander, Camry, Prius, and RAV4 models, because accessory work on seats or headrest DVD systems left the passenger occupant sensing calibration unverified. If the system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags can deploy incorrectly or fail to deploy, and Toyota dealers will complete the repair free once available.

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What's wrong?

In these 2009-2013 Toyota vehicles, the passenger seat occupant sensing system is part of the front air bag system. It uses sensors in the passenger seat to help decide whether the seat is occupied and how the frontal passenger air bag should respond. That calibration matters after the seat area is changed.

During accessory installation, some vehicles received leather seat covers, seat heaters, or headrest DVD systems without a confirmed occupant sensing calibration test afterward. If that test was skipped, the system has not proven that it reads the modified passenger seat correctly. As a result, the occupant sensing system does not operate as designed.

There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is a missed calibration check, so an owner is not expected to feel, hear, or see a clear symptom while driving.

Who's affected?

Spans Toyota cars, SUVs, minivans, and trucks from 2009-2013, with each listed model tied to the seat assembly and front air bag components.

2012 Toyota Highlander seat assembly
2012 Toyota Highlander front air bag
2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid seat assembly
2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid front air bag
2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid seat assembly
Units affected3,235

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

When the front passenger seat occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the airbags can fail to deploy or deploy for the wrong passenger size and seating position. That raises the risk of personal injury in a crash that requires airbag deployment. Schedule the sensor test and recalibration soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2013 Toyota model is included in this recall.
  2. Wait for Toyota's owner notice before scheduling the dealer occupant-sensing-system test if your VIN is included.
  3. Contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-301-6859 if you did not receive the notice or bought the vehicle used.
  4. Reference recall number 13V014 when you call the dealer or Toyota customer service.
  5. Bring the recall notice to a franchised Toyota dealer so the passenger-seat occupant sensing system can be tested and recalibrated for proper air bag deployment.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Toyota technician tests the passenger seat occupant detection sensors that control air bag sensing after accessory work such as leather seat covers, seat heaters, or headrest DVD systems. If the sensors do not pass the test, the technician recalibrates the system. The filing says owner notification began on March 21, 2013. Because the remedy status is not listed as available here, confirm availability with the dealer. The dealer repair will be free once available.

Timeline

January 16, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
March 21, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V014?

Recall 13V014 covers 3,235 2009-2013 Toyota vehicles modified with accessories such as leather seat covers, seat heaters, or headrest DVD systems. The passenger seat occupant sensing system was not confirmed through calibration testing, so Toyota dealers will test the sensors and recalibrate them as needed for free.

What should I do if my 2009-2013 Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Camry, Prius, Tacoma, 4RUNNER, Fj Cruiser, RAV4, Avalon, Venza, Corolla, Sequoia, Sienna, Tundra, or Prius V is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V014. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the passenger occupant sensing system test and recalibration. Reference recall number 13V014 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V014, the dealer will test the sensitivity of the passenger occupant detection sensors and recalibrate them as needed without charging parts or labor.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is improper front passenger airbag behavior in a crash. If the occupant sensing system is out of calibration, the front passenger airbags can fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly for the passenger's size and seating position, increasing injury risk when airbag deployment is needed.

What if I bought this Toyota used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. If you bought the vehicle used or never received the March 21, 2013 recall notice, check your VIN and give recall number 13V014 to the Toyota dealer service desk.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V014000
Toyota customer service1-800-301-6859
NHTSA recall #13V014
NHTSA recall # (full)13V014000

Source documents

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 →