NHTSA recall 22V-239 (22V239000)
electronic stability control (esc) recall reported April 13, 2022 - about 458,110 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V239000
- Also written as
- 22V-239
- Manufacturer number
- 22TA03, 22LA01
- Reported
- April 13, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~458,110
- Component
- electronic stability control (esc)
What is being recalled
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Why it is dangerous
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-239 when calling a dealer.
Affected 10 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.