The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V205000·Announced 2020-04-08

Toyota Recalls 2020 Corolla Hatchbacks for Backup Light Failure Risk

Toyota is recalling 2020 Corolla Hatchbacks because a damaged wire harness may cause backup lights to fail, increasing crash risk while reversing.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle lighting failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. The recall addresses a potential defect in the rear hatch wire harness connector, which may have been damaged during assembly. This damage can cause the back-up lights to fail.

If the back-up lights fail, there is an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing. The recall began on June 30, 2020. Owners will be notified by Toyota, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness free of charge.

Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's recall numbers are 20TB07 and 20TA07. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TOYOTA COROLLA HATCHBACK
Brand
TOYOTA
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
960

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 (1)

  • COROLLA HATCHBACK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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