What the source says
The documented condition
NHTSA campaign 22V239000 includes certain 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles. Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Source component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- traction control warning light
- stability control stopped working
- car skids too easily
- ESC unavailable message
- traction control activates unexpectedly
- stability system recall
Symptoms in the record
- A stability or traction-control warning may appear, or the system may intervene incorrectly
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and limits
- 2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
- NHTSA campaign 22V239000
- The manufacturer filing lists 458,110 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Mileage context
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
NHTSA safety recall · 22V239000 · Apr 13, 2022
Official campaign record for Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
NHTSA campaign data lists the defect, safety consequence and manufacturer remedy. The manufacturer filing lists 458,110 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Use the official recall remedy
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
Record reviewed in the source on August 3, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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