| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 20V734000 |
| Summary | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Toyota Avalon and 2020 Avalon Hybrid, RAV4, and RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Breakaway pins within the steering column, designed to absorb energy and reduce injury during a crash, could have been damaged during production, possibly affecting the performance of the driver's air bag in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, 'Occupant Crash Protection.' |
| Consequence | In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TB17/20TA17. |
| 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.safercar.gov. |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V865000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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 February 2, 2024. A second notice will be mailed once the remedy is available. Remedy parts are anticipated to be available beginning in the 3rd Quarter 2024. 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. |
Data updated June 2024
2021 Toyota Avalon Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2021 Toyota Avalon have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2021 Toyota Avalon has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Toyota Avalon recalls?
A: The 2021 Toyota Avalon recalls include: STEERING:COLUMN, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION.
A: Yes, the 2021 Toyota Avalon has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2021 Toyota Avalon recalls?
A: The 2021 Toyota Avalon recalls include: STEERING:COLUMN, AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION.