NHTSA recall 25V-040 (25V040000)
air bags recall reported January 29, 2025 - about 1,716 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V040000
- Also written as
- 25V-040
- Manufacturer number
- 25TA02/25LA02
- Reported
- January 29, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,716
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Tacoma, Lexus RX350, 2023-2024 NX250, and NX350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous NHTSA recall number 23V-480. An electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 25TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 25LA02.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-040 when calling a dealer.
Affected 8 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.