147,000 Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled for Brake, Seatbelt Issues

147,000 Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled for Brake, Seatbelt Issues
Pedestrians walk past a car dealership for Japanese automaker Toyota in Tokyo on February 5, 2025. The Japanese automaker is expected to announce their third quarter earnings later in the day on February 5. Yuichi YAMAZAKI / AFP
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Japanese automaker Toyota issued two safety recalls on Thursday for brake and safety-belt issues in 2024 and 2025 Toyota and Lexus models.

The first recall relates to a brake issue that potentially affects Tacoma 4-wheel drive vehicles equipped with 16-inch brakes and 17-inch Toyota wheels.

“The rear brake hoses in the subject vehicles can be damaged over time if there is enough build-up of mud and dirt inside the rear wheels from operating under certain off-road conditions,” the company said.

“This can result in a brake fluid leak, increasing the risk of crash.”

The problem involves vehicles sold in North America, Central and South America, and other countries. In the United States, approximately 106,000 vehicles are included in the recall.

Toyota said it will notify customers by early April 2025.

For all involved vehicles, Toyota dealers will replace both rear brake hoses with improved ones at no charge to customers.

The second recall involves 2025 models of Toyota Camry and Lexus NX vehicles, and certain Lexus RX models with manufacturing years 2024 and 2025. Approximately 41,000 vehicles are involved in the recall for the United States.

“The second-row center seatbelt of the subject vehicles may have been damaged during manufacturing,” Toyota said. “This may cause the seatbelt to not meet certain strength requirements.”

“If an occupant is belted in the second-row center seat with a damaged seatbelt, it may increase the risk of injury during certain crashes,” the company added.

Customers will be notified by early April 2025, Toyota said.

Toyota and Lexus dealers will inspect the seatbelt webbing and, if necessary, replace the seatbelt assembly free of charge.

This is the automaker’s third and fourth recall of 2025 after two smaller notices were issued in January.

The first recall of the year was an expansion of a previous recall regarding a potential fuel pump failure to now include an additional 858 vehicles of various models dating back to 2017.
The second recall involved a potential issue with a loose cable that may cause the airbag warning light to illuminate for no reason, or even prevent the airbag from deploying during a crash. Around 1,700 vehicles of various models are involved in that recall.
Lexus and Toyota customers who wish to check whether their vehicle is involved in a safety recall can check using their license plate or VIN information on Toyota’s website or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Check for Recalls page.

For any additional questions, Toyota’s customer support is also available through the Toyota Brand Engagement Center at 1-800-331-4331, or the Lexus Guest Experience Center at 1-800-255-3987 for Lexus owners.