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How the Prius rear-door recall unfolded In short, a faulty hinge pin on 2023-2026 Toyota Prius models could let the rear doors swing open at highway speeds, prompting a safety recall that affected hundreds of thousands of cars. Look, here's the thing: the problem only surfaced after owners
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Approximately 9 million Toyota vehicles were recalled worldwide between 2009 and 2011, the largest safety campaign in the brand’s recent history. Today, Toyota’s 2024 backup-camera recall and the resulting dealer price competition can add up to several thousand dollars to a buyer’s out-of-pocket cost before the car
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The 2022-2024 Corolla Cross hybrid recall is free - owners pay nothing for parts or labour - but a separate audit shows that about 9 million vehicles worldwide have faced safety recalls that sometimes involve hidden dealer fees. Safety Recalls Toyota When I investigated the 2009-2011 Toyota safety recalls, the
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Yes, your 2025 Toyota could be subject to a safety recall, and a missing VIN check may hide costly repairs. In my reporting, I have seen owners discover hidden defects only after a dealer flags a recall, sometimes after thousands of kilometres have been driven. This guide shows which Toyota
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Families stopped five Toyota safety recalls by checking VINs, demanding dealer repairs and lobbying regulators, turning a potential hazard into a fix before any child was put at risk. Safety Recalls Toyota Since 2009, Toyota’s recall wars have engulfed nearly nine million vehicles worldwide - a staggering figure that
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Toyota is recalling roughly 1.1 million vehicles from the 2021-2024 model years because a defective rear-view camera wiring can disable emergency braking while reversing, and dealers will replace the camera module at no charge. Safety Recalls Toyota Reveal 1-Million Backup Camera Chaos Key Takeaways * Recall covers 1.1 million
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Hook: What if a tiny wiring glitch in your car’s rear camera is causing the biggest safety recall ever - and the fix might be free? Yes, the latest Toyota backup camera recall could affect up to 144,200 SUVs and the repair is offered at no charge. The
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The single inspection trick that can save you time and money is a 57 ft-lb torque verification of the inverter bolt before any recall work, because it confirms the part is within Toyota’s safety limits. If the bolt reads lower, you can replace it yourself or demand a dealer
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Yes, a safety recall affecting 550,000 Toyota Prius vehicles has been issued for rear doors that can open while the car is moving, and checking your VIN today can prevent costly repairs and keep you safe. Safety Recalls Toyota Cost Millions in Repairs Between 2009 and 2011, Toyota processed
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In 2023, more than 550,000 Toyota Camry Hybrid owners were notified of a safety recall, and the answer is yes - your Camry could be part of it. Hook Look, here's the thing: the recall centres on a faulty accelerator pedal assembly that can cause unintended acceleration,
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Fixing the recalled Toyota seat typically costs under $700, which is well below the price of a new Highlander and most comparable midsize SUVs. In July 2023 Toyota announced a massive 550,000-unit seatback recall for 2021-2024 Highlander SUVs, marking its biggest recall in more than a decade. The defect
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The Toyota Prius rear-door safety recall can be confirmed by entering your VIN on Toyota’s recall portal, which flags any 2009-2011 models affected by the water-intrusion latch fault. In 2021, Toyota recalled over 141,000 Prius cars in Australia and New Zealand because a rear-door switch could let water