2019 Toyota Camry Recall: Air Bags (NHTSA 19V567000)
NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) issued a recall affecting 2019 Toyota Camry vehicles manufactured by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. Below is the official summary, the risk involved, and the fix available at no cost.
What does the official notice say?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, 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."
Risk if left unaddressed
In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.
Manufacturer's fix (remedy)
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0M.
Additional notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the official NHTSA lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this campaign (number 19V567000).
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA recall 19V567000?
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Camry vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag and knee air bag, 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."
What happens if this recall isn't fixed?
In the event of a crash, if the air bags do not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.
Is the repair free, and how do I check my VIN?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the OCS, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K0M. Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in campaign 19V567000.
Source: public NHTSA data, campaign 19V567000, reported on 01/08/2019. This content is for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and was compiled from official data with editorial review prior to publication.
