CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
- Risk
- A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Cracks formed during manufacturing can cause the steering intermediate shaft to fracture. In some cases the shaft may detach from the steering column.
If the shaft detaches, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and act on it promptly.
Authorized Toyota dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. You can also contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Toyota Corolla | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Hybrid | 20232024 |