Access door cracks/seat belt anchor detachment
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2013 fj cruiser passenger vehicles. the retractors for the front driver and passenger seat belts are mounted in the access door (rear door) panels of the vehicle. due to insufficient strength of the access door panel, cracks may develop in the panel if the access door is repeatedly and forcefully closed over an extended period of time.
Safety Consequence
If cracks occur in the panel around the lower retractor anchor, the seat belt retractor could become detached, which could increase the risk of injury to an occupant in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
The safety recall began on june 6, 2013. toyota will mail an interim letter to owners late in april 2013. remedy notifications to the owners for the repair will begin in late may 2013. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 13V098000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V098000?
NHTSA recall 13V098000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on March 15, 2013. It addresses: Access door cracks/seat belt anchor detachment. The recall affects approximately 209,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V098000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.