Toyota is recalling 472,388 2006-2010 Yaris and Xd vehicles for seat rail springs that break. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 472,388 2006-2010 Yaris and Scion Xd vehicles because front-seat rail springs can break and leave the seat unlocked. In a crash, an unlocked seat can move and increase injury risk to the occupant; the dealer repair will be free once Toyota makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The front seat rails in the 2006-2010 Toyota Yaris and Xd let the driver and front passenger seats slide, lock, and stay positioned while the vehicle is in use. Small springs in the rail mechanism help return and hold parts of that seat-track system so the seat adjustment hardware works as designed.
On affected vehicles, those seat-rail springs can break. The recall covers the driver's seat rails, plus the front passenger seat rails on three-door models. Once a spring breaks, the seat rail mechanism no longer has the spring force it needs, so the seat hardware does not work the way Toyota intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not told to expect a light, sound, or gradual symptom before the spring breaks, so the VIN check is what confirms whether the vehicle is included.
Who's affected?
Spans Yaris and Xd hatchbacks across the 2006-2010 model years, all involving the same seat assembly.
| 2006 Toyota Yaris | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | seat assembly |
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | seat assembly |
| 2009 Toyota Yaris | seat assembly |
| 2010 Toyota Yaris | seat assembly |
| 2008 Scion Xd | seat assembly |
| 2010 Scion Xd | seat assembly |
| 2009 Scion Xd | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 472,388 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific hatchback is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat rail spring breaks, the seat can fail to lock in position. In a crash, that movement increases the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Schedule the seat rail inspection soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2006-2010 Toyota Yaris or Scion Xd is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to ask about the free seat-rail inspection and replacement that fixes the seat-locking problem after a rail spring breaks.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V169 when you call.
- Avoid using a seating position that does not lock firmly in place until the Toyota dealer completes the inspection and repair.
What happens at the repair
Toyota's remedy calls for a dealer inspection of the driver's seat rail and, on three-door models, the front passenger seat rail. Once the dealer repair is available, a Toyota technician inspects the seat rail springs and replaces the affected seat rail with a new one when the inspection shows damage or broken springs. The inspection, replacement part, and labor are free under the recall.
Timeline
| April 9, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 3, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V169?
Recall 14V169 covers 472,388 2006-2010 Toyota Yaris and Xd vehicles with driver-seat and front-passenger-seat rail springs that can break. If a spring breaks, the seat can fail to lock, increasing injury risk in a crash. Toyota dealers inspect the seat rail and replace it for free if needed.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Toyota Yaris or Xd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V169. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and ask for the seat-rail inspection. Reference recall number 14V169 when you call. The dealer replaces the seat rail for free if the inspection finds the defect.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Toyota's remedy says dealers will inspect the seat rail and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a broken seat-rail spring can keep the seat from locking in place. In a crash, the seat can move and increase the risk of injury to the person sitting there. The repair path is a free dealer inspection and seat-rail replacement if needed.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your Yaris or Xd is included, then call a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall 14V169 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V169000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V169 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V169000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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