Toyota is recalling almost 17,000 model year 2016 vehicles in two recalls to repair two separate problems. However, the recall information is currently limited.
Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX 350, Lexus ES 350
Toyota is recalling over 16,500 vehicles to fix problems that can cause issues with stability control. Involved are about 12,400 model year 2016 Lexus ES 350, 4,170 model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 and 90 model year 2016 Lexus RX 350 vehicles that have possible faulty brake actuators.
The automaker says all the vehicles are equipped with a brake actuator assembly that enables enhanced brake control functions including the anti-lock braking system, traction control and vehicle stability control. Toyota says it's possible a component inside the actuator could have been damaged during manufacturing and could cause a loss of vehicle stability control.
Toyota hasn't released additional information other than to say dealers will check the serial number of the brake actuator and replace any affected actuators built during a certain production period.
Toyota Sienna
A separate recall will have 230 model year 2016 Sienna minivans called back so dealers can fix front seat belt problems. Toyota says the minivans may have the wrong front seat belt height adjuster assemblies mounted to the pillar in the center. This can cause the seat belt to fail to hold an occupant in a crash.
As with the first recall, Toyota didn't say more about the Sienna minivan recall other than owners will need to take the vehicles to dealers to have the height adjusters replaced.
Toyota owners who have questions can call 800-331-4331 and Lexus owners can call 800-255-3987.
CarComplaints.com will update this page when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration releases additional recall details.