Driver's air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208
Defect Summary
Toyota motor engineering & manufacturing (toyota) is recalling certain 2023 toyota corolla, corolla cross, corolla cross hybrid, highlander, highlander hybrid, tacoma, lexus rx350, 2023-2024 nx250, and nx350 vehicles that may have been incorrectly repaired under previous nhtsa recall number 23v-480. 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 will not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the spiral cable assembly as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed march 17, 2025. owners may contact toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. toyota's number for this recall is 25ta02. lexus' number for this recall is 25la02.
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FAQ: Recall 25V040000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 25V040000?
NHTSA recall 25V040000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on January 29, 2025. It addresses: Driver's air bag may not deploy/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 1,716 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 25V040000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25TA02/25LA02. 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.