Recall 23V865000 — AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION Defect in 2020-2022 LEXUS ES
RECALL This recall affects up to 999,901 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V865000 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| Vehicles Affected | 999,901 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2020 LEXUS ES, 2020 TOYOTA AVALON, 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2020 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID, 2020 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID, 2020 LEXUS RX, 2020 LEXUS RX HYBRID, 2020 TOYOTA RAV4, 2020 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2020 TOYOTA CAMRY, 2020 TOYOTA COROLLA, 2020 LEXUS ES HYBRID, 2020 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID, 2021 LEXUS ES, 2021 TOYOTA COROLLA, 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER, 2021 TOYOTA RAV4, 2021 LEXUS RX HYBRID, 2021 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID, 2021 TOYOTA RAV4 HYBRID, 2021 LEXUS RX, 2021 TOYOTA AVALON, 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID, 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY, 2021 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID, 2021 TOYOTA SIENNA HYBRID, 2021 LEXUS ES HYBRID, 2022 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID, 2022 LEXUS ES HYBRID, 2022 TOYOTA CAMRY
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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