Occupant classification system/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 avalon and camry vehicles manufactured november 30, 2015 to march 4, 2016. the occupant classification system (ocs) that activates or deactivates the front passenger seat air bag system may have been improperly calibrated. as a result, the front passenger air bag and the front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended in certain crash scenarios. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
Air bags that do not deploy as intended during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the ocs, free of charge. the recall began by may 13, 2016. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is g0j.
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FAQ: Recall 16V215000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V215000?
NHTSA recall 16V215000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on April 14, 2016. It addresses: Occupant classification system/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 58,515 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V215000 or the manufacturer campaign number G0J. 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.