Recall 19V318 affects 274 2019 Toyota Sienna vehicles for incorrect front-door welds that affect air bag sensors. Repair is free at a franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 274 2019 Sienna minivans because incorrect welds inside the passenger front door can interfere with air bag sensor readings. That fault can cause the passenger front seat or curtain shield air bags to deploy unintentionally or fail to deploy when needed, increasing crash and injury risk; Toyota dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side front door on the 2019 Toyota Sienna is more than an outer panel. Inside the door, brackets attached to the impact beam help the structure respond predictably in a crash, and that response feeds sensor readings used by the passenger front seat and curtain shield air bags.
Toyota traced the problem to spot welds on those brackets inside the front passenger side door sub-assembly. On affected Siennas, the welds were built below the minimum weld-size specification, which changes the stiffness of the bracket and door structure. When the door structure does not respond as designed, the air bag system receives the wrong crash information, which can lead to passenger-side air bag deployment issues.
There is no warning sign before failure. The door looks and works like a normal door, so the VIN check and dealer inspection decide whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
Front and side air bag components are listed for the same Sienna production group.
| 2019 Toyota Sienna | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2019 Toyota Sienna | side air bag |
| Units affected | 274 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Incorrect air bag sensor readings can make affected air bags deploy when they should not or fail to deploy when needed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. If your VIN is included, schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Toyota Sienna is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the free passenger front door replacement for the weld defect that changes air bag sensor readings.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V318 when you call.
- Avoid delaying the repair, because the affected air bags can deploy unintentionally or fail to deploy in a crash.
- Call Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 with questions and reference Toyota recall K1G / K0G.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician replaces the passenger side front door sub assembly with a new door sub assembly. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. The repair addresses incorrect welds inside the door and the related passenger side air bag sensor concern. Toyota has a general reimbursement plan on file, so documented out-of-pocket repairs tied to this condition are handled through that plan. Bring prior repair paperwork to the service desk and ask Toyota customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 23, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| April 23, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 10, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 10, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 21, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V318?
Recall 19V318 covers 274 2019 Toyota Sienna minivans with incorrect welds inside the passenger front door. The defect can affect passenger front seat and curtain shield air bag sensor readings. Toyota dealers replace the passenger side front door sub assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Toyota Sienna is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific minivan is included in recall 19V318. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer to schedule the passenger side front door sub assembly replacement. Reference recall 19V318 and Toyota code K1G/K0G when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair covered safety defects at no cost. Toyota dealers will replace the passenger side front door sub assembly free of charge, including parts and labor, for any included 2019 Toyota Sienna.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is incorrect air bag sensor reading. In an affected Sienna, the passenger side front seat or curtain shield air bags can deploy unintentionally or fail to deploy when intended, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What if I bought my Toyota Sienna used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2019 Sienna is included, then contact a Toyota dealer and reference recall 19V318.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V318000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-888-270-9371 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V318 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V318000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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