Toyota recalls one million vehicles including Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas over potential airbag issue

Toyota Motor Co. is recalling one million vehicles worldwide over a defect that could cause airbags not to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall covers a range of Toyota and Lexus vehicles with model years from 2020 to 2022. Included in the recall are Toyota Avalons, Camrys, Highlanders, RAV4s, Siennas and Corollas, plus some hybrids of those models.

The Lexus models in the recall include the ES250 sedan and the RX350 SUV, among others.

The vehicles being recalled have sensors in the front passenger seat that may have been manufactured improperly. 

Those sensors could potentially short circuit, causing the airbag system to not determine the occupant's correct weight and potentially not deploy in certain kinds of crashes.

Millions of cars made by Toyota and Lexus between 2020 and 2022 are being recalled after an issue was found with the airbag that could cause it not to deploy (stock image)

Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the OCS sensors and replace them if necessary at no cost to owners. 

Toyota will notify customers by the middle of February 2024 if their cars are in the recall.

To see if your vehicle is involved in a safety recall visit https://www.toyota.com/recall or and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or licence plate information.