2020–2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid, Sienna Hybrid, Mirai and more and 2021–2022 Lexus LX600, NX450H+, NX350H and more recall: Electronic stability control (esc): control module, software
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V239000
- Reported
- April 13, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc): control module, software
- Vehicles affected
- About 458,110
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
- 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
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.nhtsa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Lexus LS Hybrid (2021, 2022); Lexus LX600 (2022); Lexus NX350H (2022); Lexus NX450H+ (2022); Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2020, 2021, 2022); Toyota Mirai (2021, 2022); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
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.