CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; STEERING:COLUMN
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
- 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
A connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may not be welded properly, so it can separate and turn off the driver's air bag. These vehicles may have been incorrectly repaired under an earlier recall, and they do not meet federal occupant crash protection requirements.
If the driver's air bag is deactivated, it will not deploy as intended in a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the spiral cable assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall 25TA02) or Lexus at the number for recall 25LA02, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus NX | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Lexus RX | 2023 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2023 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 2023 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 2023 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2023 |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2023 |