Toyota & Lexus Recall 140,000+ Vehicles: How To Check If Yours Is Affected

Toyota has voluntarily recalled around 140,000 vehicles in the United States. Three separate recalls were recently announced, all for different issues. The first models impacted are 2024 and 2025 Toyota Tacomas due to rear brake hoses that can become damaged while driving off-road. It's not among the biggest pickup recalls in the U.S. but is still a concerning issue for those affected. In a press release addressing the Tacoma recall, Toyota wrote, "The rear brake hoses in the subject vehicles can be damaged over time if there is enough build-up of mud and dirt inside the rear wheels from operating under certain off-road conditions. This can result in a brake fluid leak, increasing the risk of crash."

The second recall involves 2025 Camrys and Lexus NX crossovers as well as 2024 and 2025 Lexus RX models. These vehicles may have a center seatbelt in the second row that was damaged during the manufacturing process. Seatbelts use a small explosive charge as a pre-tensioning device, but that's not the issue here. According to Toyota, the damaged seatbelt assemblies don't meet strength requirements. A separate press release read, "If an occupant is belted in the second-row center seat with a damaged seatbelt, it may increase the risk of injury during certain crashes."

There are 1,716 vehicles included in the third recall, which relates to a faulty connection inside the steering column cable assembly that can prevent the air bag from deploying in a crash. The impacted models are from 2023 and 2024, and include the Toyota Corolla, Corolla Cross, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid, as well as the Lexus NX and RX.

When addressing the voluntary recalls, Toyota told its customers that they would notify customers that are affected. The car owners impacted by the airbag issue will be contacted by March 30 and offered a free inspection and replacement. If your vehicle is recalled, you should take it to the dealer to have the appropriate service performed. Those that have the seatbelt problem will be notified by early April. 

Finally, those pickups with rear brake issues will find out by the end of April, and dealers will replace both rear brake hoses for free. If you're concerned and don't want to wait to find out if your car has been recalled, you can go to the NHTSA recall page and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or license plate to check. You can also visit Toyota's recall page and submit your car's VIN or license plate ahead of the announcement.