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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Airbags & Safety

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing: Various Toyota and Lexus Models Recalled for Defective Air Bag Sensors

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2023
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Summary

Toyota is recalling approximately 999,901 vehicles including 2020-2022 Camry, Corolla, RAV4, Highlander, Sienna, and Lexus ES and RX models. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor in the front passenger seat may short circuit, which can prevent the front passenger air bag from deploying during a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the faulty sensors as necessary at no cost to the owner.

Risk

A short circuit in the OCS sensor can cause the air bag system to fail to recognize a passenger is present, preventing the air bag from deploying during a collision. If the air bag fails to deploy during a crash, it significantly increases the risk of serious injury to the front passenger.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your vehicle is part of this recall: Affected models include 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H; 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250; and 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H.
  2. Contact an authorized Toyota or Lexus dealer to schedule a free inspection and potential replacement of the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor.
  3. If you have further questions, contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 and reference recall numbers 23TB15/23TA15 for Toyota or 23LB03/23LA03 for Lexus.
  4. You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”งOption 1: Free Repair

Dealers will inspect and replace the OCS sensor.

How to: Contact a Toyota or Lexus dealer for a free inspection and sensor replacement.
๐Ÿ“‹Option 2: Other Action

Owner notification in phases.

How to: Letters are being mailed through January 2026; however, owners may contact customer service now.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon
Product: 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Product: 2020-2021 Toyota Corolla
Product: 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander
Product: 2020-2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Product: 2020-2021 Toyota RAV4
Product: 2020-2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Product: 2020-2021 Lexus ES350
Product: 2020-2021 Lexus RX350
Product: 2020-2021 Lexus RX450H
Product: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
Product: 2021 Lexus ES250
Product: 2020-2022 Toyota Camry
Product: 2020-2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Product: 2020-2022 Lexus ES300H

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 23V865000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Sold By: authorized Toyota dealers; authorized Lexus dealers
Units Affected: 999,901 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: October 31, 2024
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 23TA15, 23LA03
Agency Last Updated: October 27, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response