NHTSA recall 20V734000
Air Bags, Steering · Toyota Motor Corporation
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not perform as designed can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering column, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2020 Toyota Avalon
- 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid
- 2020 Toyota RAV4
- 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- 2021 Toyota Avalon
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Toyota Avalon, 2021 Toyota Avalon, 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, 2020 Toyota Rav4, 2020 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V734000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.