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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Safety Issue:
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.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 23TA15, 23LA03
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2023
Consumer Complaints
25 ComplaintsToyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop while the brake pedal was depressed which resulted in the contact crashing into two parked vehicles where it eventually came to a stop after crashing into a curb. The contact was also concerned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then towed again to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop while the brake pedal was depressed which resulted in the contact crashing into two parked vehicles where it eventually came to a stop after crashing into a curb. The contact was also concerned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then towed again to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop while the brake pedal was depressed which resulted in the contact crashing into two parked vehicles where it eventually came to a stop after crashing into a curb. The contact was also concerned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then towed again to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11431988
Recall Date: Sep 7, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop while the brake pedal was depressed which resulted in the contact crashing into two parked vehicles where it eventually came to a stop after crashing into a curb. The contact was also concerned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then towed again to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop while the brake pedal was depressed which resulted in the contact crashing into two parked vehicles where it eventually came to a stop after crashing into a curb. The contact was also concerned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then towed again to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2021Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle failed to stop while the brake pedal was depressed which resulted in the contact crashing into two parked vehicles where it eventually came to a stop after crashing into a curb. The contact was also concerned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic and then towed again to a local dealer where it was awaiting diagnosis. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11431988
Recall Date: Sep 7, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Corrective Action:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Additional Notes:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11388255
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Corrective Action:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Additional Notes:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11388255
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Potential Consequences:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Corrective Action:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Additional Notes:
1. CAR WOULDN'T START. LEFT STRANDED WITHOUT VEHICLE. 2. CRUISE CONTROL TURNED OFF AND WOULD NEVER TURN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF MY 30 MINUTE DRIVE. 3. THE CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED PAST THE SET LIMIT. IT WAS CHALLENGING TO GET IT TO STOP ACCELERATING. IT DIDN'T STOP RIGHT AWAY EITHER. SCARED ME TO DEATH. 4. INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS FLICKERING BRIGHT TO DIM CONSTANT AND THEN SETTLE AT DIM DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS IN THE BROAD DAYLIGHT. 5. PHONE CHARGER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MY PHONE IS NOT MOVING AROUND EITHER. 6. THE ENTIRE RADIO SYSTEM WOULDN'T WORK. NO SOUND OR ANYTHING DURING MY ENTIRE DURATION OF DRIVE. 7. THE REMOTE START BARELY WORKS EVER BUT I CAN START ERICKS TRUCK. IT DOESN'T RECOGNIZE THE DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK MOST OF TIME EITHER. 8. LANE ASSIST SEEMS LIKE IT'S FIGHTING ITSELF. IT BASICALLY MAKES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKEY FEELING WHEN IT'S ON AND BOUNCES BACK AND FORTH. 9. WHEN ANY IPHONE IS PLUGGED IN FLASHES BETWEEN CARPLAY TO REGULAR MODE EVERY 3-5 SECONDS. 10. RECEIVING MESSAGE THAT HYBRID BATTERY LOW.
Mfg Campaign: 11388255
Recall Date: Jan 15, 2021
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