Toyota recalls 460,000 vehicles for stability control glitch

Toyota is recalling about 460,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a software problem that can accidentally disable the electronic stability control systemByThe Associated PressApril 13, 2022, 8:53 PM – 1 minutes readShare to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this articleDETROIT– Toyota is recalling about 460,000 vehicles in the U.S. to repair a software issue that can accidentally disable the electronic stability control system.The automaker states that when the automobiles are restarted, in uncommon cases the software application may not immediately change the system into the “on” mode. That can disable the system, which uses a computer system to individually brake wheels to help drivers keep control.The recall covers cars from the 2020 to 2022 model years including the Toyota brands Venza, Mirai, RAV4 Hybrid, RAV4 Prime, Sienna Hybrid, and Highlander Hybrid. Also included are the LS500h, LX600, NX350h, and NX450h-plus from the Lexus high-end brand.Dealers will update software on the skid control computer system to fix the problem. Owners will be notified by mid-June.