CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Toyota Avalon vehicles manufactured February 9, 2010, to October 22, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the sub-woofer speaker located in the trunk may experience an intermittent electrical short which may cause damage to the integrated circuit (IC) in the audio amplifier. In some cases, the damaged IC may allow a constant electrical current flow to the sub-woofer.
- Risk
- A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the sub-woofer, free of charge. The recall began on July 1,2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A short circuit in the trunk-mounted subwoofer speaker can damage the audio amplifier's integrated circuit. In some cases, the damaged circuit allows constant electrical current to flow to the subwoofer, causing it to overheat and increasing the risk of fire.
If you own an affected 2011 or 2012 Toyota Avalon, the dealer will replace the audio system amplifier and install a protective cover around the subwoofer at no cost to you. Toyota will also notify owners directly. You can check whether your vehicle is included by entering your VIN at a Toyota dealer or by contacting Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Avalon | 20112012 |
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