The spiral cable in your steering column helps your air bag deploy in a crash. In some 2023-2024 models, this cable might not be properly connected, which could leave you without air bag protection.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag doesn't deploy as it should, you'll have less protection in a crash, which could lead to more serious injuries.
Free Fix
Your Toyota or Lexus dealer will check the spiral cable and replace it if it's not connected correctly, at no cost to you. This repair should be done as soon as you get the recall notice, so schedule it promptly.
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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.
The axle shaft in your Tacoma is like a long, strong rod that helps turn your wheels. In some 2022-2023 models, a small part of the axle might not be properly secured, which could cause it to break away.
Risk if Unfixed
If the axle shaft breaks, your vehicle could lose stability and brake performance, making it harder to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect your rear axle assembly, tighten the bolts to make sure everything is secure, and fix or replace any damaged parts — all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturer (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. The axle shaft sub-assembly may separate from the axle housing due to debris causing improperly secured fasteners.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Axle shaft separation can cause a loss of vehicle stability and brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear axle assembly, tighten the axle retaining nuts as necessary, and repair or replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 17, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB05 and 24TA05.
The spiral cable assembly in your steering column is a crucial connection that helps your airbag deploy during a crash. In some 2023 models, this connection might not be properly welded, which could cause it to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbag system is deactivated, you could be at risk of serious injury if you get into a crash. The airbag won't deploy as it's designed to, which could lead to more severe harm.
Free Fix
Your authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if needed, at no charge to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice, and you can contact Toyota's customer service for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, 2023 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, RX500 Hybrid, 2023-2024 Lexus NX250, NX350, and NX350 Hybrid vehicles. 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 that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 23TA08. Lexus' number for this recall is 23LA02.
Your Tacoma has special anchors that hold your child's car seat in place. In some 2022-2023 models, the welds holding these anchors together might not be strong enough.
Risk if Unfixed
If the weld is weak, your child's car seat might not stay secure during a sudden stop or crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Toyota dealer will inspect the anchors and reattach them with stronger welds, if needed, at no cost to you. You'll get a recall notice with instructions on what to do next.
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Original — What Happened
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
