Toyota Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Camry and others: Occupant classification

Date

Dec. 20, 2023

Filed by

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Vehicles

Lexus ES (2020, 2021); Lexus ES Hybrid (2020, 2021, 2022); Lexus RX (2020, 2021); Lexus RX Hybrid (2020, 2021); Toyota Avalon (2020, 2021); Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2020, 2021); Toyota Camry (2020, 2021, 2022); Toyota Camry Hybrid (2020, 2021, 2022); Toyota Corolla (2020, 2021); Toyota Highlander (2020, 2021); Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2020, 2021); Toyota RAV4 (2020, 2021); Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (2020, 2021); Toyota Sienna Hybrid (2021)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Toyota Motor Corporation

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

999901

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 31, 2024

Manufacturer campaign number

23TA15, 23LA03

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

SENSOR SUB-ASSY, WEIGHT DETECTOR, FR IN · OCS Sensor · 89105-0E040; SENSOR SUB-ASSY, WEIGHT DETECTOR, RR IN · OCS Sensor · 89107-0E040

Recall number

23V865000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Related recalls

• Related recall: Aeil Weight Sensor Assembly: Front passenger (Feb. 14, 2024)

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.