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Toyota Previa Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

2 recall campaigns on record across 1 model year of the Toyota Previa. Data sourced directly from NHTSA and updated daily.

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2
Recall Campaigns
166
Owner Complaints
15
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
1 affected model years12 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1991

Affected Model Years

19912R · 61C

R = recalls · C = complaints. Click a year to see the full problems report.

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Electrical1 campaign (50%)
Visibility/Lighting1 campaign (50%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Toyota Previa

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
10
TIRES
9
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
8
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
5
AIR BAGS
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4

Based on 166 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 15 injuries reported.

All Toyota Previa Recall Campaigns

#93V1470001991 Toyota PreviaElectrical
Issued: Invalid Date

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Risk: IF THE FAILURE OCCURS, IT COULD RESULT IN A PASSENGERCOMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: REPAIR THE RADIO.

#93V1130001991 Toyota PreviaVisibility/Lighting
Issued: Jul 7, 1993

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CERTAIN WINDSHIELD WIPER COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO FUNCTION UNDER HIGH LOAD LEVELS.

Risk: THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY CAN FAIL AND CEASEOPERATION ENTIRELY, RESULTING IN REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW WIPER MOTORS, CERTAIN WIPER ARM COMPONENTS, AND RETORQUE THE WIPER ARM PIVOT.

Recalls by Component

1Electrical Recalls

#93V147000MY 1991

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

FAILURE OF A SPECIFIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT IN THE RADIOS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Toyota Previa Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Previa have?
The Toyota Previa has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1991 through 1991.
Is my Previa under recall?
Recall applicability depends on your specific VIN — not just the model year. Some recalls cover only certain production date ranges or trim levels. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov for an exact answer.
What is the most recalled Previa year?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1991 Toyota Previa has the highest recall campaign count (2 campaigns). However, the total count of campaigns is not the same as the number of defects — some campaigns are issued as expansions of earlier recalls.
Does a Previa recall mean my car is unsafe to drive?
Not necessarily. Recalls range from critical safety hazards — where NHTSA advises against driving — to minor inconveniences like a label error. Check the consequence field of each recall to understand the severity. If your specific VIN is subject to an open recall, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Who pays for recall repairs on a Previa?
The manufacturer is legally required to pay for all recall repairs under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer, regardless of whether you are the original owner or whether the vehicle is out of warranty.

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