Ocs sensors may short circuit
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 avalon, avalon hybrid, corolla, highlander, highlander hybrid, rav4, rav4 hybrid, lexus es350, lexus rx350, lexus rx450h, 2021 sienna hybrid, lexus es250, 2020-2022 camry, camry hybrid, and es300h vehicles. a short circuit may develop in the occupant classification system (ocs) sensor, preventing the front passenger air bag from deploying.
Safety Consequence
An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in february 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed october 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through january 2026. Owners may contact toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 23tb15/23ta15 lexus 23lb03/23la03.
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FAQ: Recall 23V865000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 23V865000?
NHTSA recall 23V865000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on December 20, 2023. It addresses: Ocs sensors may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 999,901 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 23V865000 or the manufacturer campaign number 23TA15, 23LA03. 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.