Recall Issued for One Million Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Over Potential Airbag Deployment Failure

• Recall Alert: Approximately one million Toyota and Lexus vehicles from the model years 2020 to 2022 are subject to a recent safety recall.
• The identified issue stems from a defective sensor in the front passenger seat, manufactured inaccurately, which poses a risk of short-circuiting.
• The faulty sensor raises concerns as it could lead to potential airbag failure in specific crash scenarios.
• Affected models involve six Toyota variants and two Lexus models, including popular names such as Camry, Corolla, RAV4, and Lexus RX.

Toyota has announced a recall affecting several models in its lineup due to concerns about Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors. While specific figures were not provided, the automaker identified the impacted vehicles, spanning various years and models.

Included in the recall are the 2020–2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid. Also affected are the 2021 Sienna Hybrid and the 2020–2022 Camry and Camry Hybrid. Additionally, the recall extends to the 2021 Lexus ES250; 2020–2021 ES350, RX350, and RX350H; and 2020–2022 ES300H.

Toyota has assured owners that they will be notified by mid-February 2024. The company plans to conduct inspections and replace defective OCS sensors at no cost to the owners.

For those concerned about their vehicles, Toyota and Lexus recall sites can be consulted to determine whether their specific model is included. It’s worth noting that as of now, this recall has not been posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls website, but it is anticipated to be listed there in the near future.