- Toyota has announced the recall of 42,199 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years.
- The recall involves a faulty brake actuator assembly that could cause the brake pedal to have reduced force, leading to a longer stopping distance.
- Owners are expected to receive recall notices by November 19, and dealers have already been notified.
Toyota’s 2023 and 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid are under recall due to issues related to a brake component. This particularly affects 42,199 subcompact SUVs; however, not all of the recalled vehicles were sold in the U.S., as reported in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Moreover, the recall report indicates a software error present in the skid-control electronic control unit (ECU) responsible for controlling the vehicle’s brake system. This error could lead to a loss of power brake assist while navigating turns, resulting in a hard brake pedal with significantly reduced braking force.
The affected Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles utilize a Bosch-supplied brake actuator assembly. NHTSA documents clarify that other Toyota and Lexus vehicles available in the U.S. market do not share the same design, and as such, they are not expected to be included in the recall.
Consequently, Toyota will provide an update for the skid-control ECU at no charge to the affected owners. Notification letters are expected to be dispatched by November 19. In the interim, Corolla Cross Hybrid owners are encouraged to visit the NHTSA recalls website to verify if their vehicle is impacted.
Written by Laura Sky Brown, Digital Director at iBestTravel, with extensive experience in automotive media dating back to the ’80s, continuing to uphold the high quality associated with automotive journalism.
