Seat rail spring failure
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 yaris vehicles manufactured august 22, 2005, through may 12, 2010, and 2008-2010 scion xd vehicles manufactured april 4, 2007, through may 12, 2010. in the affected vehicles, the springs used for the seat rails on the driver's seat and the seat rails of the front passenger seat of three-door models may break.
Safety Consequence
If the spring breaks, the seat may not lock in position. in the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could move increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat rail, and replace it with a new one, if necessary, free of charge. the recall began on july 3, 2014. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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FAQ: Recall 14V169000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V169000?
NHTSA recall 14V169000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 9, 2014. It addresses: Seat rail spring failure. The recall affects approximately 472,388 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 14V169000 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.