Running Sequence Number: 239114
Campaign Number: 23V865000
Make: TOYOTA
Model: RAV4 HYBRID
Year: 2021
MFR Campaingn Number: 23TA15, 23LA03
Component Name: AIR BAGS: SENSOR: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 999901
Date Owner Notified: Oct 31, 2024
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Toyota Motor Corporation
Report Received Date: Dec 20, 2023
Record Creation Date: Dec 20, 2023
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
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.
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.
Recall Component ID: 000126291004375745000001443
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: SENSOR SUB-ASSY, WEIGHT DETECTOR, RR IN
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: OCS Sensor
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: 89107-0E040
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No