Toyota’s Unsettling Lug Nut Issue in the 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid
Toyota’s recall woes continue with another concerning revelation — the automaker has issued a recall for 298 of its 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The reason? The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicles may be loose, posing a risk of the wheels detaching. Given the severity of the issue, Toyota advises owners not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.
The recall specifically affects the following vehicles:
- 2023 Toyota Camry
- 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Toyota, which has begun contacting Camry owners through email, phone calls, and first-class mail since June 15, 2023, can be reached for additional queries at Toyota’s customer service at 1-800-331-4331. The recall number for this issue is 23TA05.
Toyota Yaris: An Urgent Recall Down Under
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Toyota faces more recalls — this time it’s the popular Yaris hatchback in Australia. Toyota needs to inspect around 7600 vehicles built between May 2020 and May 2023. The recall includes both petrol and hybrid models.
The cause of the recall is a manufacturing error that may have damaged part of the suspension arm causing minor cracking. This issue is particularly problematic as repeated driving on bumpy and uneven road surfaces could lead to the suspension arm breaking. As you can imagine, this poses a significant risk, potentially leading to serious accidents, injury, or even death.
Toyota has urged all affected owners to contact their local dealership immediately to book in for a free inspection and repair. The inspection should take about 30 minutes and if a crack is found, repairs could take between two to five hours.
Continuous Recall Issues: A Growing Concern for Toyota
These recalls, while affecting different models and locations, point to a wider concern for Toyota. The breadth and seriousness of these recalls show a pattern that could erode trust in the brand’s commitment to quality and safety.
As always, we urge all Tacoma and other Toyota model owners to check if their vehicle is affected by these recalls and to contact their local dealership or Toyota’s customer service to resolve these issues promptly. And as we’ve been doing, we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
If you’re an owner of a recalled Toyota vehicle, we invite you to share your experience in the comments below. Your stories could be invaluable to others in similar situations.