Vehicle Recall: Toyota Prius & Toyota Prius Sedans

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Canada FlagCanada/Ottawa: Transport Canada, an Ottawa, Ontario regulatory and safety authority, recalls an estimated 6,707 model year 2023 and 2024 Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Prime EV Sedans marketed, sold and delivered in Canada.

On certain Toyota vehicles, water could leak into the Rear Door Handle(s) and could cause the Door Opener Switch(es) to short circuit. If this happens, the Rear Door(s) could open unexpectedly while driving.
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Vehicle Recall: Toyota RAV4 SUVs

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Canada FlagCanada/Ottawa: Transport Canada, an Ottawa, Ontario regulatory and safety authority, recalls an estimated 14,570 model year 2004 and 2005 Toyota RAV4 Sport Utility Vehicles (“SUVs”) marketed, sold and delivered in Canada.

On certain Toyota SUVs, the Driver’s (Frontal) Airbag Inflator has a potential for intrusion of moisture over time due to insufficient air sealing.

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Vehicle Recall: Toyota Tacoma Pickup Trucks

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Canada FlagCanada/Ottawa: Transport Canada, an Ottawa, Ontario regulatory and safety authority, recalls an estimated 21,035 model year 2022 and 2023 Toyota Tacoma Pickup Trucks marketed, sold and delivered in Canada.

On certain Toyota trucks, the Axle Housing(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the Axle Retaining Nuts could loosen and detach. If this happens, the Axle Shaft(s) could separate from the Axle Housing(s). This could cause reduced in-use braking and/or reduced vehicle stability.

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Vehicle Recall: Toyota Corolla Cross SUVs

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Canada FlagCanada/Ottawa: Transport Canada, an Ottawa, Ontario regulatory and safety authority, recalls an estimated 3,812 model year 2022 and 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Sport Utility Vehicles (“SUVs”) marketed, sold and delivered in Canada.

On certain Toyota SUVs, the inspection completed by a Toyota Dealer during recall SRC RF0 (Transport Canada recall 2023-311) may not address the identified safety risk. As a result, a second inspection is required.

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Vehicle Recall: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid & RAV4 Prime SUVs

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Canada FlagCanada/Ottawa: Transport Canada, an Ottawa, Ontario regulatory and safety safety authority, recalls certain model year 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and RAV4 Prime Sport Utility Vehicles (“SUVs”) marketed, sold and delivered in Canada.

On the affected Toyota RAV4 SUVs, rapid acceleration can reportedly cause the Battery voltage to drop suddenly while driving in EV mode in cold temperatures, As a consequence, the Hybrid System could shut down and cause a sudden loss of power to the Drive Wheels.

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Vehicle Recall: Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks

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Canada FlagCanada/Ottawa: Transport Canada, an Ottawa, Ontario regulatory and safety authority, recalls certain model year 2018 to 2021 Toyota Tundra Pickup Trucks marketed, sold and delivered in Canada.

On certain Toyota Tundra Pickups equipped with Halogen Headlamps, when the High Beams are switched on, both the High and Low Beam lights turn on. If this defect occurs, it could cause the Headlamps and Wiring to overheat.

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