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NHTSA Recall 23V865000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATIONDec 20, 2023· Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.

Affected Vehicles

YearMakeModel
2020LexusES
2021LexusES
2020ToyotaAvalon
2021ToyotaAvalon
2021ToyotaAvalon Hybrid
2020ToyotaCamry
2021ToyotaCamry
2022ToyotaCamry
2020ToyotaCamry Hybrid
2021ToyotaCamry Hybrid
2022ToyotaCamry Hybrid
2020ToyotaCorolla
2021ToyotaCorolla
2020ToyotaHighlander
2021ToyotaHighlander
2020ToyotaHighlander Hybrid
2021ToyotaHighlander Hybrid
2020ToyotaRAV4
2021ToyotaRAV4
2020ToyotaRAV4 HYBRID
2021ToyotaRAV4 HYBRID
2021ToyotaSienna Hybrid

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