Large Recall NHTSA · 05V327000 Reported July 20, 2005

Passenger seat belt

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · N/A · 345,443 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05V327000
Manufacturer Campaign
50L
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
345,443
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 20, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain mini vans, in the middle row seating position, the shoulder portion of the seat belt may bind in the bezel trim piece. the affected seat belt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the seat in the right side seat of the seven passenger models and the center seating position in the eight passenger models.

Safety Consequence

If the seat belt binds in the bezel, that extra webbing may exist in the seat belt which could result in an improperly fitted seat belt on a passenger. in the event of a crash, a seat occupant may not be properly restrained increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat belt bezel and clip. the recall began august 5, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference recall ID 05V327000 or campaign 50L.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 05V327000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V327000?

NHTSA recall 05V327000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on July 20, 2005. It addresses: Passenger seat belt. The recall affects approximately 345,443 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V327000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50L. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.