Recall 14V168000: 2006–2010 Toyota Yaris and 6 other models
- Report received
- Apr 9, 2014
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering &…
- Potentially affected
- 1,486,413vehicles
- Model years
- 2006–2010
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 RAV4, 2006-2010 Yaris, 2008-2010 Highlander, and 2009-2010 Tacoma, Corolla, Corolla Matrix and General Motors Pontiac Vibe vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the steering column assembly contains electrical connections to the driver's airbag module housed in a spiral cable assembly, which includes a Flexible Flat Cable (FFC). Due to the shape and location of the FFC's retainer, the FFC could become damaged when the steering wheel is turned.
Possible consequence
If the FFC is damaged, connectivity to the driver's air bag module could be lost and the air bag deactivated. The failure of the driver's air bag to deploy in the event of a crash that typically necessitates deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy
Toyota will notify the Toyota vehicle owners, and General Motors will notify the Pontiac Vibe owners. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in May 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Toyota will mail owners a second letter when remedy parts are available. General Motors sent Pontiac Vibe owners an Interim letter on June 20, 2014 notifying them that parts are currently unavailable. General Motors sent notices to the Pontiac Vibe owners on September 15, 2014, that a remedy is available. The recall began on October 27, 2014. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-762-2737.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2009 Pontiac Vibe528 complaints
- 2010 Pontiac Vibe58 complaints
- 2009 Toyota Corolla1,459 complaints
- 2010 Toyota Corolla1,244 complaints
- 2009 Toyota Corolla Matrix74 complaints
- 2010 Toyota Corolla Matrix20 complaints
- 2008 Toyota Highlander405 complaints
- 2009 Toyota Highlander134 complaints
- 2010 Toyota Highlander216 complaints
- 2006 Toyota RAV4705 complaints
- 2007 Toyota RAV41,004 complaints
- 2008 Toyota RAV4575 complaints
- 2009 Toyota Tacoma519 complaints
- 2010 Toyota Tacoma294 complaints
- 2006 Toyota Yaris5 complaints
- 2007 Toyota Yaris258 complaints
- 2008 Toyota Yaris218 complaints
- 2009 Toyota Yaris92 complaints
- 2010 Toyota Yaris90 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.