Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA15, 23LA03)
OCS Sensors May Short Circuit
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V865000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 999,901
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.81
December 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA16)
Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles that were previously inspected at a dealership under recall 23V-384. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 23V864000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 12,575
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA16. Vehicles previously inspected under 23V-384 will need to return to the dealership for additional inspection.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.49
November 1, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB13 / 23TA13)
Unsecured Battery May Cause Short Circuit
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles. Certain replacement 12-volt batteries may not fit properly in the battery tray, allowing the battery to move and contact the hold-down bracket, possibly causing a short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 23V734000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,853,568
Consequence Summary:
A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the battery clamp sub-assembly, battery tray, and positive terminal cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 27, 2024, to 2013-2014 RAV4 owners. Additional owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, phase 2 will begin on May 14, 2025, and phase 3 in late July 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB13 and 23TA13.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 35.74
October 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB12 / 23TA12)
Front Bumper Assembly May Detach
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Highlander & Highlander Hybrid vehicles. During normal vehicle operation, minor impact to the front lower bumper cover may result in the cover coming loose or detaching.
NHTSA ID: 23V720000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 750,795
Consequence Summary:
A detached front bumper cover can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will repair or replace the upper and lower front bumper covers as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 22, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB12/23TA12.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.36
September 13, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA11)
Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity/FMVSS 110
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles equipped with a spray-on bed liner accessory. The load carrying capacity modification label states the incorrect load carrying capacity, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 23V633000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 21,781
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA11.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.51
August 10, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB09 / 23TA09)
Fuel Leak from Damaged Fuel Tube
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. The plastic fuel tube routed near metallic brake lines may chafe against the brake lines and become damaged, possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
NHTSA ID: 23V566000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 168,179
Consequence Summary:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install protective materials and a clamp on the fuel tube, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 23TB09/23TA09.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.31
July 12, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB07/23LB01)
DC-DC Converter May Fail and Short Circuit
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021-2022 RAV4 Prime and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicles. The electric current rectifying module contained within the DC-DC converter may have been damaged during production, which can result in an electrical short-circuit.
NHTSA ID: 23V478000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 43,442
Consequence Summary:
A short circuit can cause the DC-DC converter to overheat, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles when the ambient air temperature is below or expected to drop below 41 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees Celsius). Dealers will replace the DC-DC converter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB07/23LB01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.89
July 12, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA08/ 23LA02)
Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208
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."
NHTSA ID: 23V480000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 152,927
Consequence Summary:
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 90.72
July 7, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB06/23TA06)
Spare Tire Carrier Assembly Chain May Break
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Tundra, Tundra Hybrid, and Sequoia Hybrid vehicles. The steel chain used to secure the spare tire to the underside of the vehicle may have been insufficiently welded.
NHTSA ID: 23V468000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 1,398
Consequence Summary:
Chains that are not welded sufficiently can break and allow the spare tire to detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the spare tire carrier assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB06/23TA06.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.78
June 15, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA05)
Wheels May Detach from Loose Lug Nuts
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
NHTSA ID: 23V432000
Component: WHEELS
# of Units Affected: 298
Consequence Summary:
A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on or before August 14, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA05.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 98.66
May 30, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB04/23TA04)
Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles. The instrument panel may have been produced without the required perforation, which could result in the front-passenger air bag not deploying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safey Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 23V384000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 96,007
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the instrument panel, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB04/23TA04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.58
March 3, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TB03 / 23TA03)
Tonneau Cover May Detach
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles that may be equipped with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover. The tonneau cover attachment joints may come loose and allow the cover to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V142000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 130,266
Consequence Summary:
A tonneau cover that detaches while driving can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail to return their vehicles to a Toyota dealer. Dealer will install new hardware (bolts, spacers, washers, nuts, rubber washers and cotter pins) to the existing bracket and tonneau cover. If the tonneau cover has tears or splits at the mounting holes to the extent that new hardware cannot be installed, it will be replaced with a new tonneau cover and hardware. Owners will receive a notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB03/23TA03.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.75
February 22, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA02)
Blank LCD Display/FMVSS 101
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles. A software error in the combination meter's electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the Instrument Panel LCD display to go blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
NHTSA ID: 23V111000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 8,989
Consequence Summary:
A blank display will not show critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the combination meter ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA02.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.39
February 2, 2023
(Campaign #: 23TA01)
Engine Control Unit Software May Cause Stall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. During certain cold weather driving conditions, while driving in EV Mode, the hybrid vehicle control engine control unit (HEV ECU) software may cause the hybrid system to shut down if the accelerator is rapidly pressed to further accelerate the vehicle, resulting in a stall.
NHTSA ID: 23V041000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 16,679
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will update the HEV ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 27, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA01.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.75
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