- Toyota is recalling 5,585 Corolla Cross SUVs in Canada and another 42,199 in the U.S.
- The affected vehicles are hybrid vehicles from the 2023 and 2024 model years
- A faulty brake actuator assembly could cause “a hard brake pedal with reduced braking force”
Toyota has issued a recall of the Corolla Cross due to a potentially faulty brake component. The affected vehicles are specifically the hybrid variants from the 2023 and 2024 model years. Transport Canada’s recall details include 5,585 vehicles being recalled in Canada while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the U.S. lists another 42,199 of the subcompact SUVs.
According to the recall report sent to NHTSA, the brake issue comes from a software error in the skid-control electronic control unit (ECU). Toyota says, in certain situations, when turning a corner, the driver may experience a “a hard brake pedal.” If this happens, the stopping distance may be more than expected, and can increase the risk of an accident.
Owners will be notified by mail by late November and advised to their vehicle to a Toyota dealership to update the skid control ECU software for the brake actuator, free of charge.
You can check if your vehicle has been recalled by entering the vehicle’s VIN number on the Transport Canada website or by visiting Toyota.ca/recall.
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