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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 22V-239 (22V239000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 22TA03, 22LA01 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Component | Electronic stability control (ESC) › Control module › Software |
| Report date | April 13, 2022 |
| Owners notified | May 27, 2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 458,110 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
- 2022 Toyota Mirai
- 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime
- 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime
- 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
- 2022 Toyota Sienna Hybrid
- 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid
- 2022 Toyota Venza Hybrid
Plus 6 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 22V-239 repair free?
Yes. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 458,110 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.