Driver's air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2023 corolla, corolla cross, corolla cross hybrid, highlander, highlander hybrid, tacoma, 2023 lexus rx350, rx350 hybrid, rx500 hybrid, 2023-2024 lexus nx250, nx350, and nx350 hybrid vehicles. an electrical connection inside the steering column's spiral cable assembly may be insufficiently welded, causing the connection to separate and deactivate the driver's air bag. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Safety Consequence
A deactivated driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly, if necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 8, 2023. owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 23ta08. lexus' number for this recall is 23la02.
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FAQ: Recall 23V480000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V480000?
NHTSA recall 23V480000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on July 12, 2023. It addresses: Driver's air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 152,927 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 23V480000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23TA08/ 23LA02. 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.