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2021 TOYOTA Avalon AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #23V865000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
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.
Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Free Fix
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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High Priority #20V734000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17.
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Other TOYOTA Avalon Years

2020
3 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
2 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2014
4 recalls
2013
4 recalls
2012
4 recalls
2011
1 recall
2010
7 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
6 recalls
2007
6 recalls
2006
7 recalls
2005
7 recalls
2004
3 recalls
2003
2 recalls
2002
1 recall
2001
2 recalls
2000
2 recalls

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