Air bags may not deploy as intended/fmvss 208, 214
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 toyota tundra and sequoia vehicles and 2019 toyota avalon and avalon hybrid vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ecu) may erroneously detect a fault during the vehicle start-up self check. if this occurs, the ecu may not deploy the airbags as intended, in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection," and 214, "side impact protection."
Safety Consequence
If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the air bag ecu, free of charge. the recall began october 26, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0x. note: 18v-122 was superseded by this recall. The software remedy also includes the updates to the software for 18v-122.
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FAQ: Recall 18V685000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V685000?
NHTSA recall 18V685000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on October 4, 2018. It addresses: Air bags may not deploy as intended/fmvss 208, 214. The recall affects approximately 168,187 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 18V685000 or the manufacturer campaign number J0X. 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.