Recall 22V-239: 2021–2022 Lexus LS Hybrid, 2022 Lexus LX600 and 10 more
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing recall for electronic stability control (esc), reported to NHTSA on Apr 13, 2022, covering about 458,110 vehicles.
The problem
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
The risk
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Component | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) › Control Module › Software |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V239000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS Hybrid | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Lexus LX600 | 2022 | All years |
| Lexus NX350H | 2022 | All years |
| Lexus NX450H+ | 2022 | All years |
| Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Toyota Mirai | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | 2022 | All years |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Toyota Redundant Sienna | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Toyota Redundant Venza | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Toyota Sienna Hybrid | 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Toyota Venza Hybrid | 2021, 2022 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V-239?
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
How is recall 22V-239 fixed?
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.