NHTSA Recall 25V040000: Air bags: driver clockspring/spiral cassette and column (steering)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,716 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Lexus NX.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V040000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25TA02/25LA02 |
| Components | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE; STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | January 29, 2025 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V040000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus NX | 2023, 2024 |
| Lexus RX | 2023 |
| Toyota Corolla | 2023 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | 2023 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid | 2023 |
| Toyota Highlander | 2023 |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2023 |
| Toyota Tacoma | 2023 |
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.