The vehicle dossier US · 2021
386 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 153 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.
From the original manufacturer documents
These reviewed documents are associated with this model-year. Check the stated engine, build-date, VIN and coverage conditions before assuming they apply to the car you’re considering.
10 years / 100,000 miles
A valve coolant leak can cause an engine-maintenance message or abnormal air-conditioning operation.
The mileage-independent primary coverage ended November 30, 2025. Secondary time/mileage limits still need checking.
Read coverage & conditions01 / Owner-reported evidence
Categories attached to 386 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.
These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.
The reporting timeline
Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 7 years with reports.
15,950 miles is the median among 72 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 1,800–40,768 miles.
This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.
02 / Official safety campaigns
A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.
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.
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.
Manufacturer campaign: 23TA15, 23LA03
Read campaign 23V865000 at NHTSA03 / The manufacturer’s record
229 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.
Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak.
Campaign / software reference: 24TE04
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Original document reviewed: 10 years / 100,000 miles
Read coverage & conditionsSome customers may experience a rough running engine with a MIL ON P140018 DTC. Upon further inspection, a loose C90/C27 connector pin at the EGR valve may be found. To correct this concern, please reference the repair section of this TSB.
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0023-26
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11032467 at NHTSAOBSOLETE NOTICE February 27, 2026: This bulletin is no longer applicable and is now obsolete.
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0104-21 Obsolete
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11029896 at NHTSAOBSOLETE NOTICE January 30, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see T-SB-0001-26.
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0106-22 Obsolete
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028726 at NHTSASome 2018 – 2024 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with a Premium Audio with Dynamic Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software.
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0001-26
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028722 at NHTSASome RAV4 vehicles power seat where the automatic seat adjustment by the memory function does not work.
Campaign / software reference: T-TT-0797-26
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028713 at NHTSASome 2005 – 2026 Toyota vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This Service Bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare and treat the interior of the vehicle for odor remediation. Refer to the applicable model and model year Repair Manual and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines.
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0055-24 Rev2
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11028712 at NHTSAAlthough the HV Floor Under Wire Harness and Rear Traction Motor Cable is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 3 years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing extended coverage under this Customer Support Program for repairs related to excessive corrosion to the wire harness connections at the Rear Motor Generator. Excessive corrosion can cause AM Radio Static during certain drive cycles, or the vehicle may not start.
Campaign / software reference: 22TE09
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11024080 at NHTSAThe specific condition covered by this program is for a small engine coolant leak that can occur from the flow shut-off valve that can allow coolant to drip on other parts of the vehicle. This can cause "Engine Maintenance Required" to be displayed on the instrument cluster or cause the A/C not to function normally. Although the flow shut-off valve is covered by Toyota’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 36 months or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Toyota care about the customers’ ownership experience. Toyota is providing coverage for repairs related to Flow Shut-off Valve Coolant Leak.
Campaign / software reference: 24TE04
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11022949 at NHTSASome 2021 – 2022 model year Avalon, 2018 – 2024 Camry, 2019 – 2025 model year Corolla, 2022 – 2025 model year Corolla Cross, and 2019 – 2025 model year RAV4 vehicles with A25A-FKS and M20A-FKS engines may have a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) upon cold soak start up with engine coolant temperatures between 14°F – 41°F: •P030027 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected (Emission) Signal Rate of Change Above Threshold •P030000 – Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected •P030100 – Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected •P030200 – Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected •P030300 – Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected •P030400 – Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0010-24 Rev2
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11020670 at NHTSASome 2018 – 2021 model year Toyota vehicles equipped with an A25A-FKS, A25A-FXS, or M20A-FKS engine may exhibit a condition in which an “Engine Maintenance Required” message is displayed in the Multi-Information Display (MID). Additionally, the vehicle will exhibit DTC(s) P268111 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Ground) and/or P268115 (Engine Coolant Bypass Valve Circuit Short to Battery or Open).
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0112-24 Rev2
Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11020668 at NHTSAThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Campaign / software reference: T-SB-0058-23 Rev1
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.
Source record 11020657 at NHTSARecords below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.
04 / Agency investigations
An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.
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