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189 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Toyota body problems

5,046 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Toyota vehicles for body issues. 10 active recall campaigns. See body across all makes →

Complaints

5,046

Recalls

Year-models

189

Avg fix

$1,500

171crashes

21fires

234injuries

4fatalities

Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician

At the shop, Toyota body and structural issues have a recognizable signature. 5,046 documented complaints across 189 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 4 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Toyota vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 2,866 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 74,886 miles. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.

Worst-affected Toyota model-years for body Top 25 by complaint volume

2005 Toyota Sienna

450 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2009 Toyota Camry

218 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2006 Toyota Sienna

217 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 critical

2005 Toyota Tacoma

200 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2006 Toyota Tacoma

191 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

186 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2008 Toyota Camry

166 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2007 Toyota Prius

157 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2006 Toyota Tundra

140 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2005 Toyota 4Runner

138 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2006 Toyota 4Runner

115 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2008 Toyota Sienna

100 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2011 Toyota Sienna

94 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2007 Toyota Sienna

91 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2009 Toyota Sienna

84 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2007 Toyota Tacoma

79 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2005 Toyota Tundra

65 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2019 Toyota RAV4

58 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2010 Toyota Camry

55 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2008 Toyota Prius

55 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2015 Toyota Sienna

52 complaints · 2 recalls · ~$1,500 moderate

2008 Toyota Tacoma

52 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2011 Toyota Camry

49 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2010 Toyota Sienna

47 complaints · 1 recall · ~$1,500 moderate

2020 Toyota RAV4

46 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

Active recalls — Toyota body 12 on file

severe NHTSA 17V763000 November 29, 2017 2018 Toyota 4Runner

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers

If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

severe NHTSA 16V858000 November 29, 2016 2016 Toyota Sienna

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016

If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.

severe NHTSA 23V720000 October 26, 2023 2023 Toyota Highlander

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles

A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.

severe NHTSA 17V051000 January 24, 2017 2017 Toyota Tundra

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Tundra vehicles equipped with a resin rear step bumper and resin reinforcement brackets (vehicles with chrome step bumpers are not affected)

If a person steps on the corner of the bumper that is damaged, a portion of the bumper may break away, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the resin rear bumper reinforcement brackets with steel ones, and replace the rear bumper tread, free of charge. The recall began on May 21, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0C.

severe NHTSA 11V566000 November 22, 2011 2011 Toyota Corolla

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 corolla vehicles equipped with a non-Toyota, blue tooth hands free device or navigation unit and certain model year 2011 Toyota sienna vehicles equipped with a non-Toyota, overhead entertainment system and/or bluetooth hands free device

A damaged a-pillar trim panel retention clip may allow the trim panel to come loose and injure an occupant in the event of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the a-pillar trim panel retention clip and replace it if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2011. Owners may contact southeast Toyota at 1-800-301-6859.

severe NHTSA 15V240000 April 22, 2015 2015 Toyota Sienna

Gulf States Toyota, Inc

If the clip was damaged during the entertainment system installation, in the event of a side curtain air bag deployment, the trim panel may detach and strike one of the vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: GST will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2015. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 15R1.

severe NHTSA 15V236000 April 21, 2015 2015 Toyota Sienna

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sienna vehicles manufactured September 1, 2014, to April 13, 2015 and equipped with overhead entertainment accessories installed by SET

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the trim panel securing clip, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET15B.

severe NHTSA 10V160000 April 20, 2010 2010 Toyota Sienna

Toyota is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 sienna passenger vehicles manufactured between august 7, 1997 and january 4, 2010, currently registered in or originally sold in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, washington district of columbia, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin

The cable may break due to excessive corrosion and the spare tire may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners with an interim letter initially instructing them to bring their vehicle to authorized dealers to inspect for corrosion. A second notice will be sent when the permanent remedy is available. For more information, please see Toyota's amended recall report of july 19, 2010. The safety recall is expected to begin on october 12, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

severe NHTSA 15V134000 March 9, 2015 2015 Toyota Yaris

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Yaris vehicles manufactured August 31, 2011, to February 9, 2015, and sold or registered in Puerto Rico

If the vehicles are equipped with a headliner that does not meet the impact requirements, there is an increased risk of occupantl injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

severe NHTSA 17V425000 July 3, 2017 2016 Toyota 4Runner

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner vehicles equipped with accessory hood scoops installed by SET or SET dealers

If the hood scoop detaches, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: SET will notify owners, and dealers will mechanically fasten the scoop to the hood, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2017. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-954-429-2000. SET's number for this recall is SET17B.

severe NHTSA 08V244000 June 3, 2008 2006 Toyota Sienna

Toyota is conducting a safety improvement campaign involving 196,222 my 2004-2006 Toyota sienna vehicles equipped with power rear liftgate struts

If not repaired, the gas struts may not be able to support the weight of the liftgate when it is open eventually, the gas struts could deteriorate to the point that the liftgate will fall about ten inches after it reaches the fully open position, at which point the power motor will engage and power the liftgate to the fully closed position. This condition may cause injury to a person who is struck by the liftgate when it falls or when it is closing.

Fix: Dealers will replace the gas struts with newly designed gas struts that have a longer service life. The campaign began on august 8, 2008, and will be mailed in three phases ending in late december 2008. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

severe NHTSA 23V142000 March 3, 2023 2023 Toyota Tundra

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover

A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.

Common questions

How many Toyota body complaints are on file with NHTSA?

5,046 complaints across 189 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. 10 active recall campaigns cover body issues across the Toyota lineup.

Which Toyota model has the most body complaints?

The 2005 Toyota Sienna leads with 450 complaints in this category. Next: 2009 Camry (218) and 2006 Sienna (217).

What does it cost to fix Toyota body problems?

Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Toyota lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Toyota body recalls?

Yes — 12 active recall campaigns cover body on Toyota vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Toyota. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.