2002 Toyota Celica recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 55
Latest campaign: Mar 5, 2003

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Mar 5, 2003	03V074000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Mar 5, 2003Latest campaign


Mar 5, 200303V074000	Fuel system, gasoline THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V074000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE INLET PIPE AND FALL INTO THE FUEL TANK. IF THE CHECK VALVE FALLS INTO THE TANK, FUEL MAY SPILL FROM THE FUEL INLET PIPE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF DURING FUELING. Risk THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331. Campaign NHTSA 03V074000 · Mar 5, 2003

Mar 5, 200303V074000

Fuel system, gasoline

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 03V074000

What's wrong: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE, LOCATED IN THE FUEL TANK INLET PIPE, MAY BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE INLET PIPE AND FALL INTO THE FUEL TANK. IF THE CHECK VALVE FALLS INTO THE TANK, FUEL MAY SPILL FROM THE FUEL INLET PIPE WHEN THE FUEL PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF DURING FUELING.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT A FIRE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE FUEL TANK CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 4, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Campaign: NHTSA 03V074000 · Mar 5, 2003

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component55

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

55Complaints filed

16Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

9Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Air bags	12	22	12	8
Service brakes	7	13	2	1
Power train	7	13	0	0
Suspension	6	11	1	0
Hydraulic	6	11	2	1
Structure	5	9	2	1
Fuel system	5	9	0	0
Gasoline	5	9	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	9	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	4	7	0	0
Tires	4	7	2	0
Steering	2	4	1	0
Visibility	2	4	0	0
Parking brake	2	4	2	0
Wheels	1	2	1	0

6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Air bags
“Car was traveling @ 50 mph ( posted speed for the road). He sneezed, when he looked up the cars suddenly stopped in front of him. He rear ended the car in front of him going 50 mph. No airbags deployed.”
Filed 07/13/2014 · ODI 10610125
Air bags
“Daughter (17) lost control of car in a curve due to wet roads and speed. The car spun then struck a tree head on. The car was a total loss.”
Filed 05/07/2013 · ODI 10510939
Structure
“2002 toyota sienna minivan. When I try to open the driver side sliding door, I can hear it unlatch but remains shut.”
Filed 11/20/2010 · ODI 10366942

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2002 Toyota Celica recall questions

How many recalls does the 2002 Toyota Celica have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Toyota Celica. The most recent, 03V074000 (reported March 5, 2003), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Toyota Celica?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 55 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Toyota Celica?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Toyota dealer.

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