PLANO, Texas (Oct. 10, 2023) – Toyota has announced an expansion of its non-compliance safety recall in the U.S. for approximately 43,000 additional 2023 model year Toyota vehicles. This includes the Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross hybrid, Highlander, Highlander hybrid, and Tacoma models. The total number of vehicles being recalled now amounts to approximately 153,000 in the U.S. It’s important to note that this expansion does not include any additional Lexus vehicles.
The reason for the recall is a potential issue with the spiral cable assembly in the steering column. There is a possibility that the electrical connection controlling the driver’s airbag may be lost. This would cause the airbag warning light to illuminate and the driver’s airbag may not deploy in the event of a crash. This non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety requirements increases the risk of injury to the driver.
Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the serial number of the spiral cable in all affected vehicles and replace it with a new cable if necessary. The replacement will be done at no cost to customers. Toyota notified the original owners involved in the recall in early September 2023 and will notify the newly affected owners about this issue by early November 2023.
To check if your vehicle is involved in this safety recall, visit Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information. Please note that the information provided is subject to change after the filing date.
For any additional questions or concerns, Toyota and Lexus customers can contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331 for Toyota vehicles, or the Lexus Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-255-3987 for Lexus vehicles.
Here is the original recall for reference:
PLANO, Texas (July 12, 2023) – Toyota is conducting a non-compliance safety recall in the U.S. involving certain 2023 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, as well as some 2024 model year NX and NX hybrid vehicles. Approximately 110,000 vehicles in the U.S. are affected by this recall.
The issue in the affected vehicles is the same as the expanded recall. The spiral cable assembly in the steering column may lose its electrical connection, leading to the driver’s airbag not deploying in a crash. This poses a risk of non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety requirements and an increased potential for driver injury.
Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the spiral cable if required, free of charge. Toyota will notify the affected owners by early September 2023.
To determine if your vehicle is part of this safety recall, visit Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information. Please note that the information provided is subject to change after the filing date.
For any additional questions or concerns, Toyota and Lexus customers can contact the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331 for Toyota vehicles, or the Lexus Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-255-3987 for Lexus vehicles.