Recall 16V420 covers 4,253 2015-2016 Toyota Camry, Highlander, Tundra, Scion Fr-S and Tc vehicles with incorrect load labels. Free correction at any Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 4,253 2015-2016 Tundra, Highlander, Camry, Tc, and Fr-S vehicles because the load carrying capacity label can show the wrong accessory weight. That error can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk; Toyota dealers will install a corrected label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The load carrying capacity modification label tells an owner how installed accessories change the vehicle's carrying capacity. On affected 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Tc, Highlander, Fr-S, and Camry vehicles, that label is supposed to reflect the added weight from accessories installed before sale. The number matters because it guides how much weight the vehicle is rated to carry.
The problem is not a broken mechanical part. Toyota used a computer program to calculate accessory weight changes, and some accessory weights were entered incorrectly. That produced labels that did not match the actual added weight closely enough for the tire and rim safety standard.
An owner is unlikely to spot this by driving. The vehicle can feel normal because the defect is the printed loading information, not the suspension, tires, or brakes. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers five nameplates from the 2015 and 2016 model years, all tied to the same vehicle-label issue.
| 2015 Toyota Tundra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2016 Toyota Tundra | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Scion Tc | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Toyota Highlander | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Scion Fr-S | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2015 Scion Fr-S | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Toyota Camry | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2016 Scion Tc | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 4,253 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
An incorrect label can cause an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, avoid loading the vehicle to the old label's limit until the corrected label is installed. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Tc, Highlander, Fr-S, or Camry is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to get the free corrected load-carrying-capacity label, which fixes the accessory-weight label tied to overloading risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V420 when you call.
- Use the corrected label before loading cargo or passengers, and avoid carrying weight above the posted limit until the correction is installed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician provides a corrected load carrying capacity label and places it over the inaccurate label, or gives you the corrected label for placement as directed by the recall. The label correction is free under the recall. Toyota's standard reimbursement plan is on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a label correction related to this recall, ask the service desk how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 2, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| June 3, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 9, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| July 14, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 14, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V420?
Recall 16V420 covers 4,253 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Tc, Highlander, Fr-S, and Camry vehicles with an incorrect load carrying capacity modification label. The label error can lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk. Toyota provides a corrected label free of charge.
What should I do if my 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Tc, Highlander, Fr-S, or Camry is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V420. If it is, contact Toyota customer service at 1-866-405-4226 or a franchised Toyota dealer about getting the corrected load carrying capacity label. The replacement label is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the defect at no cost, and Toyota provides the corrected load carrying capacity label free of charge. The label is placed over the inaccurate label so the vehicle shows the correct added accessory weight.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is incorrect loading information. If the load carrying capacity label understates the added accessory weight, an owner can overload the vehicle. That increases crash risk, especially when the vehicle is carrying passengers, cargo, or towing-related weight near its rated limit.
What if I bought this Toyota used?
The free recall correction still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the original owner, so a used 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Tc, Highlander, Fr-S, or Camry still needs a VIN check. If it is included, ask Toyota for the corrected label.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V420000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-866-405-4226 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V420 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V420000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →