Toyota recalls 50,000 vehicles over safety issues that increase risk of crash & urges drivers to visit dealers for fix

CAR manufacturing giants Toyota are recalling 50,000 of its cars over potential safety issues which could lead to a crash.

Drivers of the popular model at risk are now being urged to visit their nearest dealer in order to get the problem fixed.

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The auto manufacturer is recalling 41,000 vehicles in the US alone with another 9,000 from Canada and the rest of North America due to the major flaw to Corolla Cross Hybrid automobiles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Friday with Toyota publishing a press release confirming the decision.

They announced that some of the Corolla Cross Hybrid’s will mistakenly brake with little warning in some instances.

It explained: “In certain situations, during brake application when turning a corner, a driver may temporarily experience a hard brake pedal that can cause the stopping distance to be more than expected.

“This can increase the risk of a crash.”

The recall only includes Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles produced between June 2022 to September 2024, the release said.

Owners of the recalled motors are now being encouraged to visit their local Toyota dealerships so staff can run updates on the car’s programs.

Toyota said: “For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will update the programming of the skid control ECU software for the brake actuator, free of charge.

“Owners of involved vehicles will be notified by late November 2024.”

Just last week Toyota drivers were being urged to check if their Tacoma truck model was one of thousands on the roads with a faulty engine component .

Customers who purchased the 2024 car have been complaining about their gearboxes – a vital and potentially dangerous area to break down.

But only those with eight-speed transmissions appear to be struggling.

Millions of RAV4 hybrids were also recalled from Toyota earlier this year due to a fire risk from the hybrid battery terminal.

At the start of September four automakers – including Toyota -issued safety-related recalls within the same week – leaving over 140,000 cars at risk.

Ford recalled up to 90,700 models from 2021 to 2022 equipped with the 2.7-liter or 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost engine due to defective intake valves.

Toyota issued recalls on 43,395 Sequoia Hybrids from the 2023-2024 model years due to an issue with the tow hitch cover.

In addition, Acura is recalling over 4,000 ZDX all-wheel drive EVs after the NHTSA report found the electronic braking system could spontaneously fail .

It called the braking system “overly sensitive” when traveling below 25 mph or on dry services, which can falsely prompt the ABS to activate.

This reduces braking effectiveness, which can increase the risk of a crash.

The final automaker caught out was Jaguar , who will be notifying 2,706 2019 I-Pace owners on October 18 to make an urgent appointment with their local dealership.

The EV battery tends to overheat, the NHTSA report reads, which can lead to a “thermal overload condition.”

If that happens, a fire can start at any point, presenting a serious risk of injury or death to passengers and drivers, as well as risk to property.

How can I check if my car is part of a recall?

IF you own a car that's been recently recalled, you can easily check your VIN.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) makes it incredibly quick and easy for drivers to check and see if their vehicle is part of a recent (or past) recall.

The VIN checking tool also allows drivers to see whether or not the repair was completed within the last 15 years, making it an incredible tool for buyers of used cars.

All recalls initiated by the NHTSA mean free repairs for drivers, even if it’s an engine or a transmission replacement. If your VIN shows an active recall that has not been repaired, it’s important to make an appointment at your nearest dealership.

Here’s how to make an appointment for a recall:

1. Look up your VIN using the NHTSA tool .
2. Find out the recall number/ID from the manufacturer.
3. Call your nearest dealership’s service center with the ID number handy, and mention you’d like to schedule an appointment to repair the recall. The repair can only be done at a dealership, as they’re authorized by the manufacturer to conduct the repair free of cost using genuine parts.
4. Try to make the appointment as soon as possible.
5. Once the repair is completed, the dealership will update the information associated with the VIN to reflect it’s been completed.

Source: NHTSA