ByGet your Toyota Repaired Free of Charge Through the Toyota Recall
If you have a car, then it's likely that you use it every day, maybe several times a day. So you want to make sure that it's safe to drive. This is why there are a number of for cars that the company has determined do not live up to the safety mark.
In most cases, it's not the entire car but some parts of it which are covered by the recall. In all these cases, Toyota will make sure that the part of your car which was determined to be defective is repaired or replaced.
However, keep in mind that there are a number of recalls which makes it difficult to figure out which one you are eligible for. Additionally, it's up to you to make an appointment at the car dealership and make sure your car gets repaired. If you'd like to solve this problem using one user-friendly interface, DoNotPay has you covered.
How to Claim the Toyota Recall
As it turns out, there are a number of listed on the Toyota website. So the first step is to figure out whether your Toyota has been recalled for any reason. It may not be possible for you to look into each and every individual recall. So the best thing is to go to Toyota's safety recall and service campaigns lookup page and enter your license plate number or VIN (vehicle identification number).
Looking up a recall by the VIN
- The VIN should be on the insurance identification card issued by your car insurance company.
- It's also on the registration card issued by the DMV.
- It's also on a metal plate on your dashboard.
- It's on a label on the driver's side door jamb.
Once you've entered the license plate number or VIN, the lookup page will look through all the current recalls to figure out whether your car is eligible. You can call your local dealer or make an appointment through the Toyota website to get the defective part replaced or repaired for free.
Current Active Toyota Recalls
As of now, there are a number of active Toyota recalls for which you can make a claim.
| Takata Airbag Safety Recall | A car's airbags are arguably its most important safety feature, given that they inflate during a crash and provide cushioning for the occupant's faces/upper bodies. However, there are certain defective Takata airbags in which the inflator might explode at impact and sharp metal fragments might shoot out at the person sitting behind it.
So there's a large safety recall out for cars containing certain Takata airbags. In fact, this is the largest recall in automotive history and 19 car manufacturers are part of it. If you suspect that your Toyota has a defective airbag (or if you just want to check), you can enter your license plate number or VIN on Toyota's Takata airbag safety recall page. If your car is eligible, you can arrange to have your airbags replaced in about an hour, for free. Toyota may also arrange for your car to be picked up for repair. If your vehicle doesn't show up in the list of vehicles eligible for a free airbag replacement, you can keep checking the website because more vehicles are added as time goes on. |
| Sienna vehicle seat belt recall | Toyota has also announced a seat belt recall for certain Sienna vehicles. These vehicles have 8 seats, but it turns out that the seat belts in the second row were incorrectly manufactured and might tear during a crash.
This is a smaller recall, involving only 2,300 vehicles. Toyota will themselves get in touch with the vehicle owners by January 2022, but you can also go on their website and enter your license plate number or VIN to figure out whether your vehicle is involved in the recall. Toyota will replace defective seat belts free of charge. |
| Camry power brake assist recall | This recall applies to certain Camry vehicles produced in 2018-2019. The problem with these vehicles is that the power brake assist could suddenly stop working (though the non-power-assisted braking will continue to work). This is more likely to lead to a crash.
About 227,400 vehicles were affected by this braking issue. Toyota has started a recall in which it will inspect the vacuum pump and repair/replace it as necessary, at no cost to the owner of the vehicle. If you suspect that your Camry might be among those vehicles which have a defective power brake assist, enter your license plate number or VIN into Toyota's website to find out. The above are only three examples of Toyota recalls that are currently going on, but there are many more listed on the website. If you suspect that any part of your Toyota may be defective, you can go on the website and do some research to find out if it is eligible for a recall. This will help you to maintain peace of mind and possibly protect the health and wellbeing of your loved ones. |
Checking and Applying for the Toyota Recall with DoNotPay
Researching safety recalls on Toyota's website is likely to be time-consuming. Plus, it's possible that you won't find anything about your vehicle. Instead, if you have safety concerns, you might want to use DoNotPay.
If you own a vehicle, whether it's used or new, it's crucial to check for recalls. Driving a recalled vehicle can lead to accidents and fatalities.
How the Car Recall Monitor Works:
- Enter your vehicle information, including the make, model, and year.
- We'll automatically check against the NHTSA database to see if your vehicle has been involved in any recalls.
- We'll generate a report summarizing all of the recalls, including the recalled date, NHTSA campaign number, required remediations, and more.
Also, keep in mind that the Toyota website might tell you if your vehicle is eligible for recall, but it doesn't actually set up an appointment for you to get it repaired. If you want to simplify this process, you can use DoNotPay, figure out which car dealerships are doing Toyota repairs for the recall and make an appointment.
If your vehicle has been recalled, you're entitled to a free repair! Regardless of whether it's a used or new car, you can use the DoNotPay Car Recall Repair product to schedule an appointment at your local car dealership and get your vehicle repaired.
How the Car Recall Repair product works:
- Enter your vehicle information, including the make, model, and year.
- Tell us about the recall and which part of the vehicle is impacted.
- Enter the car dealership you want to visit or let us contact the closest one near you.
- Enter the ideal date(s) and time(s) for which you want to schedule your appointment.
- Enter your Vehicle Identification Number.
And that's it! DoNotPay will contact your local dealership to request an appointment and ask for your vehicle to be repaired for free.
How To Claim Refunds, Repairs, or Replacements for Recalled Products Using DoNotPay
Through our Product Recalls service, all you have to do is tell us about the product you purchased and provide receipts/other evidence, and we'll contact the company on your behalf. Whether you're looking for a refund, repair, or replacement for your product, DoNotPay can make sure that your request gets delivered to the right people.
How the Product Recall Claims Product Works:
- Tell us about your purchase, including the product name, brand, store you purchased the item from, price, and date of purchase. If you purchased the item online, enter your transaction details and payment method as well.
- Tell us how you found out about the recall.
- Choose whether you want a refund, repair, or replacement.
- Upload photographic evidence of your purchase and the product if you still have it.
- Choose whether you have the capacity to return the item or not.
And that's it! DoNotPay will send your recall request to the manufacturing company on your behalf, asking for a refund, repair, or replacement. You should hear back from the company directly with confirmation on how the refund/replacement will be issued or the next steps to get the item repaired.
Using DoNotPay for Other Recalls
Once you've seen how simple it is to repair your recalled Toyota with DoNotPay, you might want to use it to make a claim for other recalls too. Whether it's a small tube of sunscreen or a machine used to treat sleep apnea, there's no reason for you to keep using any product which might end up being harmful to your health.
Here are some of the other recalls DoNotPay can help you with:
- Metformin recall
- Tyson chicken recall
- Dog food recall
- Hot pocket recall
- Peloton recall
- California recalls
- Sunscreen recalls
With a very simple user interface that merely involves answering a few questions about your product, DoNotPay can help you get defective products repaired or replaced.
Why Use DoNotPay?
- We're fast--You don't have to spend hours trying to find out if you've been affected and contacting all of the necessary people.
- It's Easy--You don't have to struggle to fill out tedious forms or keep track of all the steps involved in filing for a recall claim.
- We're Successful--Rest assured, knowing that we will make the best case for your case.