- The recall impacts 43,395 vehicles across the United States.
- Changes have already been made to tow hitch covers so cars built after July 23 are not impacted.
- Owners will be notified of the recall from October 5.
Toyota has revealed the tow hitch cover of 2023-2024 Sequoia Hybrid models could fall off while driving and has issued a recall in the U.S. to remedy the fault.
The carmaker says that impacted models have a resin tow hitch cover held in place by molded clips on the rear bumper. However, the design of the attachment between the two parts is not strong enough, and as such, there may not be enough support to keep the cover in place. If it falls off while driving, Toyota says this poses a road hazard that could increase the risk of another motorist crashing.
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In total, 43,395 vehicles have been caught up in the recall which were manufactured between August 31, 2022, and July 23, 2024. Toyota has not been able to provide an accurate estimate of how many of these vehicles it believes contain the defect and have a tow hitch cover that could fall off.
Two field reports have been filed by customers who had a tow hitch cover fall off their vehicle. Toyota initiated an investigation and worked out there was a lack of engagement at multiple clip locations due to incorrect holes in the bumper. Work was done to improve the design of the tow hitch cover between August 2023 and June 2023 before the updated cover went into production in early July 2024. As of August 20, some 1,024 warranty claims regarding the faulty tow hitch cover have been made in the United States.
Owners of the Toyota Sequoia Hybrid models in question will be alerted to the recall from October 5. Dealers have been instructed to replace the tow hitch cover with the updated part and to modify the rear bumper.
