40,000 Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Recalled — Is Yours On the List?

Another auto recall headline has hit the news cycle. Toyota has announced a recall of certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles due to a dangerous seat belt issue. Over 40,000 vehicles are included on the list this time around. If you own a Toyota or Lexus, read the following information carefully. This way, you can take adequate precautions and get your vehicle repaired as quickly as possible.

Seat belt laws have been on the books for decades now because they save lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that “a damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.” So take this recall seriously and follow all instructions to the letter. Even if you’re driving safely, there might be a reckless driver or a hazard on the road that could cause an accident. And a faulty seat belt can’t promise the same level of safety as an operable one.

Why Are These Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Being Recalled?

According to the NHTSA announcement, “the second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged” in the Toyota and Lexus vehicles impacted by this recall. This defect means that the vehicles “fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, ‘Seat Belt Assemblies.'”

Which Toyota and Lexus Vehicles Have a Seat Belt Issue?

The recall affects over 40,000 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, including:

• 2024 Lexus RX350
• 2024 Lexus RX350 Hybrid
• 2024 Lexus RX500 Hybrid
• 2025 Lexus RX35
• 2025 Lexus RX350 Hybrid
• 2025 Lexus RX500 Hybrid
• 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid
• 2025 Lexus NX250
• 2025 Lexus NX350
• 2025 Lexus NX350 Hybrid

If you own any of the vehicles on this list, refrain from having passengers in the second row until you’ve fixed the seat belt issue. Owner letters with further instructions will be mailed out in late March 2025.

Is There a Repair for This Toyota and Lexus Seat Belt Issue?

Toyota dealerships will inspect and replace the seat belts free of charge. Once you’ve received your owner letter, you can make the appointment and get the seat belt issue repaired as soon as possible. Don’t put this repair off; a faulty seat belt can be deadly.

If you have further questions or don’t want to wait until late March or your owner letter, you can reach out to Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Be sure to specify that you’re asking about recalls 25TA03 and 25LA03. You can also call the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236; their number for this recall is 25V059000.

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