Toyota is recalling about 1 million cars and SUVs in the United States due to a possible defect that could cause the passenger airbag to fail to deploy in a crash. The recall involves 15 different 2020 and 2021 model year Toyota and Lexus models including the Toyota Camry, Rav4, Sienna and the Lexus RX350 and ES350. Specifically, the Occupant Classification System sensor that detects when someone is sitting in the front passenger seat could short circuit. If a child is detected in the front passenger seat, the airbag might not deploy in a crash because the force of the airbag could injure someone so small. Owners of vehicles involved in the recall will be notified by Toyota by the middle of February, 2024, according to Toyota.

Source: CNN December 20, 2023 22:29 UTC