The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·17V295000·Announced 2017-05-02

Toyota Recalls 2017 Models for Improper Spare Tire Pressure

Gulf States Toyota is recalling 2017 models because spare tires were not inflated to the proper pressure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improper tire pressure increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Toyota 4Runner, 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna, and Yaris vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 15, 2017.

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires and adjust their pressure as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA SIENNA, YARIS, RAV4 HYBRID, COROLLA
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Spare Tire
Hazard
Affected units
409

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (15)

  • SIENNA
  • YARIS
  • RAV4 HYBRID
  • COROLLA
  • 86
  • 4RUNNER
  • CAMRY HYBRID
  • HIGHLANDER HYBRID
  • COROLLA IM
  • AVALON
  • PRIUS
  • RAV4
  • CAMRY
  • PRIUS C
  • HIGHLANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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