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Manufacturing","reported":"2023-12-20","owner_notified":"2024-10-31","units":999901,"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.","notes":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23TA15, 23LA03","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V682000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2020-11-04","owner_notified":"2021-01-21","units":1525742,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles.  The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.","consequence":"If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge.  Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.  Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available.  Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.  Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012.  Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02.  Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.","notes":"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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"20TA02, 20LA01","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V205000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2020-04-08","owner_notified":"2020-06-30","units":960,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles.  A rear hatch wire  harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.","consequence":"If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.","remedy":"Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge.  The recall began June 30, 2020.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.  Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB07 and 20TA07.","notes":"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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"See attached report","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V877000","component":"SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2019-12-11","owner_notified":"2020-02-07","units":9468,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism.  The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.","consequence":"In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began February 7, 2020.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371.  Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.","notes":"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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"19TB22/19TA22","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V544000","component":"ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2019-07-24","owner_notified":"2019-09-20","units":6925,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles.  The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, \"Electronic Stability Control Systems.\"","consequence":"Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge.  The recall began September 20, 2019.  Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.  Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L.  Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.","notes":"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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V244000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2019-03-27","owner_notified":"2019-05-24","units":3634,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota (GST) is recalling certain 2019 C-HR, 4Runner, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Highlander, Land Cruiser, Prius, RAV4, Sequoia, Tacoma, Sienna, Tundra and Yaris vehicles.  The text on the load capacity label may become illegible.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"If the driver cannot read the label, they may unknowingly overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GST will notify owners, and dealers will provide corrected load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge.  The recall began May 24, 2019.  Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  GST's number for this recall is 19R1.","notes":"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.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"19R1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":57,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":307,"crash":22,"fire":1,"injured":23,"deaths":1,"comps":[["Engine",108],["Unspecified",79],["Power Train",37],["Electrical System",32],["Service Brakes",22],["Air Bags",18]],"by_year":{"2019":14,"2020":32,"2021":17,"2022":25,"2023":26,"2024":114,"2025":58,"2026":21},"excerpts":[["2025-11-04","Air Bags","When I start the car it informs me that my seat belt is not being worn. Even though it is. Then a message appears on my dash that says \"Srs airbag system malfunction visit your dealer\" My family's safety is at risk if ever involved in a accident with no airbag deployment."],["2025-05-13","Electrical System","Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,950 and at the time of registration, it was di\u2026"],["2022-07-31","Air Bags","Car hydroplaned and spun out. It collided with a cement barrier on the front, back, and drivers side. Car was deemed a total loss. No airbags deployed at any point. Drivers safety put at risk as she hit her head on the driver's side door. Car displayed the message \"ABS system malfunctioned\" once Car came to stand still\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. 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