Toyota 4RUNNER, LC100, LX And 1 More Recall R/2016/012: Curtain Airbags And Seat Belt Pre-tensioners May Deploy Incorrectly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 31 Oct 2016
- Launched
- 3,489
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2016/012
- DVSA reference
Toyota recalled 4RUNNER, LC100, LX and 1 more vehicles built between 11 April 2002 and 28 June 2006. Due to improper programming of the airbag system in the Airbag Sensor Assembly (airbag control module) there is a possibility that the Airbag Sensor Assembly may erroneously detect a rollover and deploy the Curtain Shield Airbags (CSA) and seat belt pre-tensioners. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Airbag Control Unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to improper programming of the airbag system in the Airbag Sensor Assembly (airbag control module) there is a possibility that the Airbag Sensor Assembly may erroneously detect a rollover and deploy the Curtain Shield Airbags (CSA) and seat belt pre-tensioners. The deployment of the CSA could cause minor injury to a vehicle occupant.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONERS MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY Defect: Due to improper programming of the airbag system in the Airbag Sensor Assembly (airbag control module) there is a possibility that the Airbag Sensor Assembly may erroneously detect a rollover and deploy the Curtain Shield Airbags (CSA) and seat belt pre-tensioners. The deployment of the CSA could cause minor injury to a vehicle occupant. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the Airbag Control Unit.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause minor injury to a vehicle occupant.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the Airbag Control Unit.
Are You Affected?
4RUNNER, LC100, LX and 1 more built between 11 April 2002 and 28 June 2006 may be included. Toyota estimates 3,489 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Toyota, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Toyota.
- Book with any franchised Toyota dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2016/012. See how to get a Toyota recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4RUNNERSteering relay rod may crack | Urgent | R/2005/127 | |
| AvensisDriver's air bag inflator may rupture upon deployment | Urgent | R/2022/346 | |
| RAV4The force-limiter in the seat belt retractor may not operate as designed | Urgent | R/2022/326 | |
| Aygo X, BZ4XCurtain shield airbag straps that support proper airbag deployment might not have been routed correctly | Urgent | R/2022/288 | |
| YarisThere is a possibility that the centre rear seat belt may be damaged by a sharp edge of the bracket | Urgent | R/2020/376 |
This is one of 250 Toyota recalls in DVSA’s data. The Toyota recall launched before it was R/2016/184 on 4 Oct 2016, for power steering assistance may be lost. The one launched after it was R/2016/237 on 21 Nov 2016, for parking brake may fail. You can also see every Toyota recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/012, launched 31 October 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.