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Toyota Sequoia Hybrid Recall 24V640: Rear Tow Hitch Cover Can Detach, Posing Road Hazard

NHTSA campaign 24V640, reported August 26, 2024, 43,395 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2023-2024 Toyota Sequoia Hybrid vehicles have a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper that may come loose and detach from the vehicle.

A detached tow hitch cover can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check whether your VIN is included in this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2025. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Authorized Toyota dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper at no cost to you. Schedule a repair appointment with your dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V640Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; TRAILER HITCHES
Problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid vehicles equipped with a tow hitch cover attached to the rear bumper. The tow hitch cover may come loose from the bumper and detach from the vehicle.
Risk
A tow hitch cover that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tow hitch cover and modify the rear bumper, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 7, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB10 and 24TA10.
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.

Affected vehicles

Toyota Sequoia Hybrid20232024