Toyota Issues Massive Recall for Airbag Sensor Glitch in 1 Million Vehicles
Toyota recalls 1 million vehicles in the US over a potential airbag sensor issue, which may lead to passenger airbag failure during a collision
Toyota is issuing a recall for approximately 1 million cars and SUVs in the US over concerns of a potential defect that could prevent the passenger airbag from deploying during an accident. The recall affects 15 different models from the 2020 and 2021 model years, including popular vehicles like the Toyota Camry, Rav4, and Sienna, as well as the Lexus RX350 and ES350. Lexus, known for its luxury vehicles, is a subsidiary of Toyota.
Specifically, the Occupant Classification System sensor that detects when someone is sitting in the front passenger seat could short circuit. In some of these vehicles the sensor was improperly manufactured.
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The OCS sensor provides an estimate of a person's weight, helping to determine if a front seat passenger is an adult or child. In cases where a child is detected, the airbag may not deploy in order to avoid potential injury from the force of the airbag. A short circuit in the OCS sensor could lead to airbag deployment failures, as stated in Toyota's announcement. A Toyota spokesperson has declined to comment on whether the company is aware of any injuries related to this issue.
Toyota will notify vehicle owners involved in the recall by mid-February 2024. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicles to a Toyota or Lexus dealer, where the sensor will be inspected and replaced at no charge to the owner.
