Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps decide whether the front passenger air bag should inflate in a crash. In some 2020-2022 models, this sensor can short circuit, preventing the air bag from working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the front passenger air bag doesn't deploy during a crash, you're at a higher risk of injury or harm. This is because the air bag helps absorb the impact and protect you from serious harm.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will check the OCS sensor and replace it if it's faulty, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact the dealer or Toyota customer service if you have any questions.
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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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