NHTSA Recall 23V865000: Occupant classification (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 999,901 vehicles. It affects 14 models including the Lexus ES.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V865000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 23TA15, 23LA03 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Report received | December 20, 2023 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 23V865000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus ES | 2020, 2021 |
| Lexus ES Hybrid | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Lexus RX | 2020, 2021 |
| Lexus RX Hybrid | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Avalon | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Camry | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota RAV4 | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2020, 2021 |
| Toyota Sienna Hybrid | 2021 |
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.