Toyota recalls 458,054 several vehicle models over faulty stability control system (Full List)

*Toyota RAV4, Toyota Highlander, Sienna, Venza, other models affected

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 458,054 of the following vehicles: Model year 2022 Lexus LX, Lexus NX HEV, Lexus NX PHEV, & Toyota RAV4 HEV, and

Model year 2021-2022 Lexus LS HEV, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna & Venza, and model year 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander HEV vehicles.

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The leading automobile manufacturer said the Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system.

Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash, said the company.

In respect of what to do to refctify the error, Toyota stated that dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2022.

Meanwhile, affected vehicle owners may contact Toyota Customer Service on (800) 331-4331.

Toyota’s number for this recall is 22TA03, while Lexus’ number for this recall is 22LA01.