Glass wind deflector
Defect Summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a glass wind deflector, the deflector, if impacted by a projectile, such as road debris, while driving with the wind deflector in the upward-tilted position at highways speeds, may shatter and separate from the frame.
Safety Consequence
Pieces of the wind deflector glass may separate from the frame and fall upon the vehicle occupants causing driver distraction and/or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a protective laminate to the wind deflector to prevent pieces of glass from separating from the wind deflector frame. the recall began october 27, 2005. owners may contact toyota at 1-866-707-2466.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing or involving Visibility.
FAQ: Recall 05V483000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 05V483000?
NHTSA recall 05V483000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 18, 2005. It addresses: Glass wind deflector. The recall affects approximately 71,392 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V483000 or the manufacturer campaign number 50S. 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.