Toyota is recalling sure Corolla Cross Hybrid crossovers from the primary two mannequin years of manufacturing to deal with a software program concern that would trigger power-brake help to chop out whereas going round corners.
The recall contains 42,199 autos from mannequin years 2023 and 2024 which will have defective software program for his or her skid-control items. These items handle each friction and regenerative braking, and will apply insufficient brake-fluid stress when the brake pedal is pressed whereas cornering, based on the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA).
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Insufficient stress within the brake traces means much less stopping energy, which may end in longer stopping distances. Drivers could discover a tough pedal really feel as properly, based on the NHTSA.
Toyota estimates that 100% of the recalled autos have this software program concern. The management unit that accommodates the defective software program is a part of a brake-actuator meeting provided by Bosch, and Toyota famous that a few of its different fashions have actuators from the identical provider with comparable software program. Nonetheless, the automaker remains to be confirming whether or not the identical lack of braking energy can happen in these different fashions.
2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid
Sellers will replace the skid-control unit software program freed from cost. Toyota plans to mail proprietor notification letters November 5. Homeowners can even contact Toyota customer support at 1-800-331-4331 for extra info. Toyota’s reference quantity for this recall is 24TA11.
Constructed at an Alabama manufacturing unit collectively operated with Mazda, the Corolla Cross Hybrid arrived for the 2023 mannequin yr, one mannequin yr after the non-hybrid model. It achieves 42 mpg mixed with its normal all-wheel drive, not far off from the 48 mpg achieved by the smaller, extra aerodynamic Corolla Hybrid sedan with all-wheel drive.