Air bags/seat belt pretensioners may not deploy
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2011-2019 corolla, 2011-2013 matrix, 2012-2018 avalon, and 2013-2018 avalon hybrid vehicles. during certain crashes, the air bag electronic control unit (ecu) may malfunction, possibly disabling the deployment of the air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, air bags and/or seat belt pretensioners that do not deploy as intended may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ecu and install a noise filter between the air bag control module and its wire harness, as necessary, free of charge. owners were notified of the safety risk beginning march 2, 2020. a second letter notifying owners of the remedy repair will be mailed between march 16, 2020 and june 27, 2020. owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. toyota's numbers for this recall are 20tb03, 20ta03 and 20ta05.
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FAQ: Recall 20V024000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V024000?
NHTSA recall 20V024000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 17, 2020. It addresses: Air bags/seat belt pretensioners may not deploy. The recall affects approximately 2,891,976 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V024000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20TB03 / 20TA03. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.