Toyota is issuing a recall for approximately 1 million cars in the U.S. due to concerns that the front passenger airbags may not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, posing an increased risk of injury to occupants, the company announced on Wednesday.
The recall is attributed to a potential defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors located in the front passenger seat of the affected vehicles. According to a notice posted on Toyota’s website, this defect could lead to a short circuit. Consequently, the airbag system may fail to accurately detect the presence and weight of the passenger, resulting in a failure to deploy as intended.
As a corrective measure, Toyota and Lexus dealers will conduct complimentary inspections on the affected vehicles and, if necessary, replace the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensors at no expense to the vehicle owners, as indicated in the recall notice. Toyota has committed to notifying all owners of the recalled vehicles by mid-February 2024. a recall for approximately
To determine if your vehicle is subject to the safety recall, you can enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate information at Toyota.com/recall or nhtsa.gov/recalls.
For further information regarding Toyota vehicles, customers can reach out to the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at (800) 331-4331, and information on Lexus vehicles is available by contacting the Lexus Brand Engagement Center at (800) 255-3987.
This marks the third significant recall for Toyota in recent months. In November, the company recalled 1.9 million RAV4 sport utility vehicles in the U.S. due to a potential battery shift during sharp turns that could lead to a fire. Additionally, on October 26, approximately 751,000 Toyota Highlander SUVs in the U.S. were recalled to address an issue with the tabs securing the front lower bumper covers, as even a minor collision could cause the bumper cover assembly to dislodge, posing a potential hazard to drivers.