The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V462000·Announced 2017-07-20

Toyota Recalls 2016 Camry and Avalon Hybrids for Driveshaft Separation Risk

Toyota is recalling 2016 Camry and Avalon Hybrid vehicles because the front drive shaft may separate, potentially causing a loss of propulsion or vehicle roll.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft separation) that can lead to loss of propulsion or vehicle roll, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2016 Camry Hybrid and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front drive shaft may separate.

A front driveshaft separation would result in a loss of propulsion while driving. Additionally, if the driver exits the vehicle without applying the parking brake, the vehicle may roll. Both scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will check the serial number of the vehicle's drive shaft, replacing any that are affected, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0M. 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID, AVALON HYBRID
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Hybrid Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
671

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CAMRY HYBRID
  • AVALON HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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