Campaign 24V-878

Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft…

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles. Due to cracks developed during the manufacturing process, the steering intermediate shaft assembly may fracture and possibly result in the shaft detaching from the steering column.

Consequence

A steering shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the intermediate steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TB13/24TA13.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 24V878000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 27, of which 3 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 24V-878
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Toyota	Corolla	2023 to 2024	27
Toyota	Corolla Hybrid	2023 to 2024	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

1 service bulletin on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-598 Sep 17, 2026
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control
21E-103 Dec 23, 2021
Power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak
21V-920 Nov 23, 2021
Power steering gear assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in an oil leak
20V-373 Jun 24, 2020
Water may enter through the steering gear box cover and cause a loss of electric power steering assist
17V-415 Jun 29, 2017
Right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time
15V-144 Mar 13, 2015
Component of the electric power steering (EPS) electronic control unit (ECU) may have been damaged during the manufacturing process