NHTSA recall 23V-865 (23V865000)
air bags recall reported December 20, 2023 - about 999,901 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 23V865000
- Also written as
- 23V-865
- Manufacturer number
- 23TA15, 23LA03
- Reported
- December 20, 2023
- Vehicles affected
- ~999,901
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 23V-865 when calling a dealer.
Affected 12 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.