Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla

Dec 11, 2019 — Recall Campaign #19V877000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 9,468 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

19V877000

Manufacturer:	Toyota Motor Corporation
Recall date:	December 11, 2019
NHTSA Campaign #:	19V877000
Units affected:	9,468

Description:: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019-2020 C-HR and 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid vehicles equipped with rear seat belt assemblies with a dual-mode locking mechanism. The seat belt webbing sensor locking mechanism may not lock as intended.
Consequeces:: In the event of a crash involving multiple impacts, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action:: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear seat belt assembly production dates, and replace the assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 19TB22 and 19TA22.
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 www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2020 TOYOTA C-HR Complaints
Transmission went out 3,400 miles past the 60k warranty. Vehicle taken in at 59k miles and told there were no issues. Filed good will warranty claim. Toyota needs to do a recall. This is a know problem. 2018 and 2019 models recalled. 2020 models same issue, why no recall for 2020. I have read at least 17% of 2020’s have already failed.;
2020 TOYOTA COROLLA Complaints
DESIGN FLAW & SAFETY RISK: Toyota critically mismatched the standard battery to the vehicle's electrical charging profile; an AGM battery should be specified from the factory. Engine programming drops alternator voltage during cruising, deeply discharging the battery, and forces high-voltage surges (15V+) into it during deceleration. Because standard batteries cannot handle these rapid recharge loads during deceleration, the internal thermal load routinely overheats and boils the liquid electrolyte, even when brand new. This continuous boiling vents volatile hydrogen gas and discharges corrosive battery acid inside the engine bay. This structural flaw culminated in an immediate safety hazard when the battery physically exploded under the hood, creating a severe risk of engine compartment fire, chemical acid burns, and complete vehicle electrical blackout in active traffic. COLLATERAL DAMAGE & HISTORY: The chronic discharge and boiling of highly corrosive battery electrolyte severely damaged and corroded surrounding critical vehicle components. The acid completely corroded the transmission mount, the metal battery holder restraint, and the body paint. Furthermore, the corrosive boil-over burned off and destroyed several electrical connectors, plastic shrouds, plumbing hoses, and sections of the primary engine wiring cable harness. Since owning this 2020 Toyota Corolla, the vehicle has suffered systematic electrical degradation, requiring a full battery replacement at least once every single year. The exploded battery could not be safely retained due to its hazardous, ruptured state. WARNINGS & INSPECTIONS: No dashboard warning lamps, battery alerts, or diagnostic codes were triggered on the display prior to the physical battery failure. The rupture and electrical blackout occurred instantaneously. The vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance representatives as no crash resulted directly from the blast.;
2020 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 87,950 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 297,000.;