Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on November 21, 2024; 4 model-year listings affected.
Steering
NHTSA campaign 24V878000 · reported November 21, 2024 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 8,057 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.
- The risk
- A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.