2004-2006 Scion Xa recall: air bag/restraint control module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on November 1, 2018. It covers about 16,992 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,992
- reported
- Nov 1, 2018
- owners notified
- Dec 21, 2018
- related complaints
- 33
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2004-2006 Toyota Scion xA vehicles. The air bag control module for the supplemental restraint system (SRS ECU) may experience an internal short, possibly causing the air bags to unintentionally deploy, or become deactivated.
- Risk
- If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners unintentionally deploy, it can increase the risk of a crash. If the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners are deactivated, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
Recall number 18V776000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 33 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 18V776000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2006 Scion Xa air bag/restraint control module?
Yes. Recall 18V776000, reported on November 1, 2018, covers about 16,992 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V776000?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SRS ECU, and if necessary, replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371. Toyota's number for this recall is J0W.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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