NHTSA recall 18V569000
Air Bags, Seat Belts · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: During a vehicle repair, the seat belt inner buckles may have been replaced with parts that may incorrectly tell the air bag management system that the seat belt is always buckled.
Why it matters: If the seat belt is falsely interpreted as being buckled, in the event of a crash, the air bags may not deploy appropriately, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will test the seat belt assembly to verify that it is properly detecting being unbuckled, replacing the inner seat belt assembly as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 19, 2018.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2012 Toyota Avalon.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 18V569000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.