CarRecallWatch- Component
- WHEELS:HUB
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles. The hub bolts on the wheels may loosen, causing a wheel to detach from the vehicle after low-mileage use.
- Risk
- A wheel detaching from a moving vehicle can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they are repaired. Dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels, free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 27, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Hub bolts on certain 2023 Subaru Solterra and Toyota BZ4X vehicles may loosen over time. If a hub bolt loosens, a wheel can detach from the vehicle, even after low-mileage use. A wheel coming off a moving vehicle can cause loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the recall repair is completed. Authorized dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels at no cost. Owners who received the safety notice mailed June 27, 2022 should note that a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA or contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. If your vehicle is involved, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Subaru Solterra | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Toyota BZ4X | 2023 |