The 2005 Toyota 4Runner has two recalls, the more serious being side curtain airbags that can deploy without warning, raising the risk of injury to occupants.
The second recall affects vehicles equipped with aftermarket heated seats: the copper heating element inside the seat cushion can short circuit and start a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The electrical wiring in aftermarket seat heaters with copper strand heating elements can be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed, potentially causing electrical issues.
What the fix does
Dealers will disconnect the seat heaters at no charge and refund the purchase price of the accessory.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The air bag control module may be incorrectly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield air bags to deploy when they shouldn't.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag control module with a properly programmed one at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
