Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Corolla Cross brake assist software defect
A software defect in 2023-2025 Toyota Corolla vehicles may disable power brake assist while turning, extending stopping distance and increasing crash risk.
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 addresses a software defect in the critical brake control system that can disable power brake assist and extend stopping distance, creating a significant crash risk. However, no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source, placing this at 'High' severity rather than 'Severe.'
Plain-English summary
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid and 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles due to a software defect in the skid control system. Approximately 145,383 vehicles are affected.
A software error in the skid control electronic control unit (ECU) may result in a loss of power brake assist when turning a corner. This loss of power brake assist can extend the stopping distance required and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have received notification letters. Toyota dealers will update the skid control ECU software at no charge. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 to schedule service.
For additional information, owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov. The NHTSA campaign number for this recall is 24V708000.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 TOYOTA COROLLA CROSS HYBRID
- Brand
- TOYOTA
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Category
- Vehicle — Brake System
- Hazard
- brake-failure
- software-defect
- crash-risk
- Affected units
- 145,383
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)
- COROLLA CROSS HYBRID
- COROLLA HYBRID
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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