NHTSA recall 12V221000

Steering · Toyota Motor Corporation

May 16, 2012report date

663units affected

Vehicle recalltype

Details

What's wrong: The steering control electronic control unit (ECU) programming for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system could cause the steering wheel to become off-centered when restarting immediately after the vehicle is parked with the steering wheel turned.

Why it matters: If this occurs, the driver may not realize that the steering wheel is off-centered when pulling from a parked position, the vehicle could maneuver in an unexpected direction, resulting in a crash.

The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will update the vgrs system free of charge. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

2013 Lexus Gs 350

All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Lexus Gs 350.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 12V221000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.