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Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.","consequence":"An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"See Part 573 Report","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V040000","component":"STEERING:COLUMN","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2025-01-29","owner_notified":"2025-03-17","units":1716,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480.  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025.  Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.  Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02.  Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25TA02/25LA02","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V878000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2024-11-21","owner_notified":"2025-01-17","units":8057,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles.  Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.","consequence":"A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.  Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24TB13/24TA13","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V708000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC:SOFTWARE/PROGRAMMING","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2024-09-20","owner_notified":"2024-11-19","units":145383,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles.  A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner.","consequence":"A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Additionally, notifications to owners of the Corolla Hybrid vehicles were mailed January 17, 2025.  Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.  Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24TA11","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V548000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc.","reported":"2024-07-23","owner_notified":"2024-09-16","units":33848,"summary":"Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain Toyota 2023 GR Supra, 2024 4 Runner, Corolla, Grand Highlander, Grand Highlander Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Tacoma, Tacoma Hybrid, 2023-2024 BZ4X, Corolla Cross Hybrid, GR Corolla, GR86, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius Prime, Sequoia Hybrid, Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, Venza Hybrid, 2023-2025 Crown, and 2025 Camry Hybrid vehicles equipped with GST accessories.  The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GST will mail new labels to owners, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2024.  Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074.  GST's number for this recall is 24R2.","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":"24R2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V480000","component":"STEERING:COLUMN","mfr":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing","reported":"2023-07-12","owner_notified":"2023-09-08","units":152927,"summary":"Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles.  An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023.  Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.  Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08.  Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.","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":"23TA08/ 23LA02","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":6,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":62,"grade":"D","complaints":{"count":84,"crash":8,"fire":3,"injured":4,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Unspecified",19],["Steering",16],["Electrical System",14],["Engine",13],["Exterior Lighting",11],["Forward Collision Avoidance",11]],"by_year":{"2022":1,"2023":33,"2024":23,"2025":18,"2026":9},"excerpts":[["2026-08-05","Power Train","Clutch failure at early miles on multiple cars, there's even blogs about it. 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