Inner seat belt buckle magnet missing
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2012 toyota avalon vehicles. during a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag management system that the seat belt is always buckled.
Safety Consequence
If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropriately, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the seat belt assembly to verify that it is properly detecting being unbuckled, replacing the inner seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. the recall began september 19, 2018. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's number for this recall is j0s.
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FAQ: Recall 18V569000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 18V569000?
NHTSA recall 18V569000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on August 29, 2018. It addresses: Inner seat belt buckle magnet missing. The recall affects approximately 19,354 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 18V569000 or the manufacturer campaign number J0S. 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.