Electrical systemRecall 15V-047 · 2011–2012 Toyota Avalon
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall 15V-047 covers 51,495 2011–2012 Toyota Avalon for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The 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.
The risk
A constant electrical current flow may cause the sub-woofer to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 658 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 9, 2010 to October 22, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.