Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor is a critical component that helps determine whether the front passenger air bag should deploy during a crash. In your 2020-2021 Toyota or Lexus model, a short circuit in this sensor could prevent the air bag from working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the OCS sensor fails, and you're in a crash, the front passenger air bag may not deploy. This increases the risk of serious injury to the passenger.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will inspect and replace the OCS sensor if necessary, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible and wait for a notification letter from Toyota, which will be mailed in phases through January 2026.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short circuit may develop in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TB15/23TA15 Lexus 23LB03/23LA03.
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