NHTSA Recall 22V239000: Software (electronic stability control (esc))
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 458,110 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Lexus LS Hybrid.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V239000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 22TA03, 22LA01 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) › CONTROL MODULE › SOFTWARE |
| Report received | April 13, 2022 |
| Owner notification | May 27, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V239000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus LS Hybrid | 2021, 2022 |
| Lexus LX600 | 2022 |
| Lexus NX350H | 2022 |
| Lexus NX450H+ | 2022 |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Mirai | 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2022 |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Redundant Sienna | 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Redundant Venza | 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Sienna Hybrid | 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Venza Hybrid | 2021, 2022 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.