Toyota · 1972–2005
Celica Recalls
9 known recalls affecting the Toyota Celica (1972–2005). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Toyota Celica Recalls
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Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
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Issue: On certain vehicles, exposure to moisture over time could cause the driver-front airbag not to inflate properly in a crash. In some cases, this could cause an airbag not to fully inflate, while in others it could cause it to deploy with more force than normal. It could also cause the inflator to rupture. If the airbag inflator ruptures, small pieces of metal could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag and prevent its proper function. Safety Risk: In a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the driver-front airbag may not inflate properly or the inflator could rupture. This could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace the front driver airbag inflator.
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On certain vehicles, the recess that retains the rubber seal ring, which is located at the end of the brake master cylinder body, may be corroded due to an improper washing process. In this condition, brake fluid may leak from the seal, or a small amount of air may enter the master cylinder, which could lead to an increase in stopping distance. Correction: After inspection, if a brake fluid leak from the master cylinder is detected or there is air in the master cylinder, the dealer will replace the master cylinder and the brake booster.
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On certain vehicles, the check valve inside the fuel filler pipe may fall into the tank during refueling. This condition could cause fuel to spill out of the fuel filler pipe when the tank is being filled and refueling is stopped by the auto-stop system of the refuel gun. This may result in a fire if in the presence of an ignition source. Correction: Dealer will inspect the check valve. If the valve cannot be engaged or has fallen into the tank, the fuel tank will be replaced.
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On certain Panasonic Edition vehicles, the driver's floor mat may slide along the interior floor carpet when pressure is applied to the mat by getting in or out of the vehicle. As a result, the floor mat may come into contact and interfere with the accelerator pedal. Correction: Dealer will install new floor mats and clips.
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER CIRCUIT BOARD MAY DEVELOP A FAULT THAT MAY RESULT IN HIGH ENGINE SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED WITH THE MAIN CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION. IF THE TRANSMISSION (PARTICULARLY AUTOMATIC) IS PUT IN GEAR AND THE DRIVER DOES NOT PRESS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE MAY SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: CRUISE CONTROL COMPUTER WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACED.
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1980 CELICA, CORONA AND PICKUP TRUCKS. IN INCOMPLETE EMISSION CONTROL LABEL MAY CAUSE THE IGNITION TIMING TO BE MISADJUSTED. THUS VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLOY WITH CMVSS 1101 - EMISSION DEVICES.
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THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR PULLEY MAY BREAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS OR INJURY TO SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOULDED HEATER INLET HOSE LOCATED UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION. VEHICLE OCCUPANTS COULD BE SPRAYED BY HOT ENGINE COOLANT IF THE HOSE FAILS.
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