2011–2019 Toyota Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Matrix and more recall: Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V024000
- Reported
- January 17, 2020
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- Vehicles affected
- About 2,891,976
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.safercar.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Toyota Avalon (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Toyota Avalon Hybrid (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Toyota Corolla (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019); Toyota Matrix (2011, 2012, 2013). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
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.…
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.