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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V024000

2013 Toyota Avalon | 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2014 Toyota Avalon | 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2016 Toyota Avalon | 2018 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Matrix | 2017 Toyota Avalon | 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 Toyota Matrix | 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Toyota Corolla | 2014 Toyota Corolla — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Published January 21, 2020 · Recall initiated: January 17, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V024000, published January 21, 2020 and initiated January 17, 2020. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2013 Toyota Avalon | 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2014 Toyota Avalon | 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2016 Toyota Avalon | 2018 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Matrix | 2017 Toyota Avalon | 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 Toyota Matrix | 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Toyota Corolla | 2014 Toyota Corolla — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module.

What's the hazard

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

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Recall details

Brand
TOYOTA
Model
AVALON
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Lot
2013 TOYOTA AVALON | 2014 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2018 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2016 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2014 TOYOTA AVALON | 2015 TOYOTA AVALON | 2016 TOYOTA AVALON | 2018 TOYOTA AVALON | 2011 TOYOTA MATRIX | 2013 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2012 TOYOTA MATRIX | 2017 TOYOTA AVALON | 2017 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2015 TOYOTA AVALON HYBRID | 2013 TOYOTA MATRIX | 2011 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2012 TOYOTA AVALON | 2012 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2013 TOYOTA COROLLA | 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Toyota Avalon | 2014 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2018 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2016 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2014 Toyota Avalon | 2015 Toyota Avalon | 2016 Toyota Avalon | 2018 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Toyota Matrix | 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2012 Toyota Matrix | 2017 Toyota Avalon | 2017 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2013 Toyota Matrix | 2011 Toyota Corolla | 2012 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Toyota Corolla | 2014 Toyota Corolla — Air bags: air bag/restraint control module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V024000 on January 21, 2020. Reported hazard: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 Corolla, 2011-2013 Matrix, 2012-2018 Avalon, and 2013-2018 Avalon Hybrid vehicles. During certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.

What should I do if I have this product?

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECU and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning March 2, 2020. A second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between March 16, 2020 and June 27, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB03, 20TA03 and 20TA05.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: AVALON.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)