Toyota Tercel Recalls — All NHTSA Recall Campaigns

Q: How many recalls does the Toyota Tercel have?

The Toyota Tercel has 2 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, spanning model years 1995 through 1995. Individual vehicles may be subject to fewer recalls depending on their specific model year and production date.

Q: Is my Tercel under recall?

Whether your specific Tercel is subject to a recall depends on your vehicle's exact VIN, not just the model year. A recall may apply to a specific production date range or certain build configurations. Enter your 17-digit VIN at VinCheckEngine or NHTSA.gov/recalls to see which, if any, open recalls apply to your exact vehicle.

Q: What is the most recalled Tercel year?

Based on NHTSA recall data, the 1995 Toyota Tercel has the most recall campaigns associated with it, with 2 campaigns. However, this reflects recall campaigns for that model year — not necessarily the number of defects in vehicles built that year.

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

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Recall Campaigns

197

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

1 affected model years47 crash-involved complaintsMost recalled year: 1995

Affected Model Years

19952R · 26C

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

Recall Breakdown by Component Category

Visibility/Lighting2 campaigns (100%)

Most Common Owner Complaint Areas — Toyota Tercel

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

TIRES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

AIR BAGS

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Based on 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years. 40 injuries reported.

All Toyota Tercel Recall Campaigns

#08E0500001995 Toyota TercelVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Nov 8, 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND A…

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

#06E0260001995 Toyota TercelVisibility/Lighting

Issued: Invalid Date

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D…

Risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Recalls by Component

Toyota Tercel Recall — Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the Toyota Tercel have?

The Toyota Tercel has 2 recall campaigns in the NHTSA database, spanning model years 1995 through 1995.

Is my Tercel 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 Tercel year?

Based on NHTSA data, the 1995 Toyota Tercel 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 Tercel 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 Tercel?

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.

Check Your Specific Toyota Tercel for Open Recalls

Model-level recall data tells you what campaigns exist. A VIN-specific check tells you exactly which ones apply to your vehicle — based on production date, serial number, and configuration.

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