2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, Highlander and more and 2023–2024 Lexus RX, NX recall: Steering: column
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V040000
- Reported
- January 29, 2025
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Steering: column
- Vehicles affected
- About 1,716
What is wrong
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.
The fix
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.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Lexus NX (2023, 2024); Lexus RX (2023); Toyota Corolla (2023); Toyota Corolla Cross (2023); Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid (2023); Toyota Highlander (2023); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A deactivated driver's air bag will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
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.