Component
STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The spiral cable assembly in your steering column helps connect the airbag to the steering wheel. It's possible that the welds in this assembly might be weak, which could cause the airbag to stop working properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag doesn't deploy as intended in a crash, it could leave you more vulnerable to injury. You could be at risk of serious harm or even a life-threatening head or chest injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will check the spiral cable assembly and replace it if it needs it – at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — 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.
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