2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid — Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Published January 30, 2025 · Recall initiated: January 29, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V040000, published January 30, 2025 and initiated January 29, 2025. Recalling firm: Toyota Motor Corporation; 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid — Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Model
- HIGHLANDER HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Lot
- 2023 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID | 2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid — Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V040000 on January 30, 2025. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYOTA. Model: HIGHLANDER HYBRID.