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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 20V205📅 Apr 9, 2020

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020 Corolla Hatchback vehicles. A rear hatch wire harness connector may have been damaged during assembly, which may cause the back-up lights to fail.

💥 The risk

If the back-up lights fail, there can be an increased risk of a crash while the vehicle is reversing.

🔧 The fix

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear hatch wire harness, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB07 and 20TA07.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V205000
Manufacturer recall #
See attached report
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
960
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-888-270-9371
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 30, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V205 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V205?

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. 960 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Toyota dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-270-9371.