Toyota recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
What could happen
In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
Vehicles covered
- Toyota C-Hr 2019–2020
- Toyota Corolla 2020
- Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V877000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 11, 2019
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9,468
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 22, 2019 to Sep 6, 2019
- Part
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly; Seat belts › Rear/other
- Maker's own recall number
- 19TB22/19TA22
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
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- Lexus / Toyota recall: Service brakes Jul 24, 2019
- Toyota recall: Exterior lighting Feb 25, 2026
- Lexus / Toyota recall: Air bags Jan 29, 2025
- Toyota recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.