Toyota has issued recalls for a total of nearly 2.5 million vehicles in 2023, citing various defects that pose safety risks. The latest recall, affecting 1 million vehicles, stems from a defect that may hinder airbags from deploying, raising concerns about passenger safety.
Affected customers are expected to be notified by mid-February 2024. To check if their vehicles are part of the recall, customers can visit toyota.com/recall and enter their vehicle identification number.
Here's a brief overview of the specific recalls issued by Toyota in 2023:
Feb. 1 recall: RAV4 Prime
Affected Model: Certain 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles
Issue: Risk of the hybrid system shutting down and stalling while driving in EV Mode in cold weather conditions if the accelerator is rapidly pressed.
Potential number of units affected: 16,679
March 2 recall: 2022-2023 Tundra
Affected Models: Some 2022-2023 Tundra and Tundra Hybrid vehicles with a Toyota genuine accessory tonneau cover
Issue: Tonneau cover may detach if the attachment joints become loose.
Potential number of units affected: 130,266
May 29 recall: 2022-2023 Corolla Cross
Affected Models: 2022-2023 Corolla Cross vehicles
Issue: Manufacturing defect in the instrument panel causing improper deployment of the front-passenger airbag.
Potential number of units affected: 96,007
June 14 recall: 2023 Camry
Affected Models: Certain models of the 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid
Issue: Lug nuts connecting wheels to the vehicle may not have been tightened properly, leading to the possibility of wheels detaching.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 298
July 12 recall: several vehicles
Affected Models: Several 2023