Source : Perth Now news
A Toyota Kluger recall has been expanded to include more than 46,400 vehicles over fears a safety defect in second row seats could cause injury or death in higher-speed collisions.
More than 34,300 Klugers made between March 2021 and November 2023 were recalled in March, with a further 15,000 vehicles built through to June 2025 now added to the recall.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts warned owners a design issue in the second-row seat recliner mechanism may not fully engage during seat back adjustment.
“As a result, the seat back could move inadvertently,” the department warned.
“In the event of an accident or hard braking, if the second row seat recliner mechanism is not fully engaged and the seat back moves inadvertently, it could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants.
“Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Toyota in writing, requesting they make an appointment at their preferred Toyota dealer to rectify the vehicle, free of charge.”
Toyota estimates there are about 46,467 affected Kluger vehicles in the Australian market.
Toyota warned the defect could lead to the seat back remaining unlocked, and may fail to properly restrain passengers increasing their risk of injury in collisions.
“For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace the seat back return springs in the recliner assembly, free of charge to owners,” a spokesman said.
Owners were urged to contact their dealer and Toyota advised they would contact affected vehicle owners to provide them with details about the defect and replacement.
