Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023-2025: Brake Assist Software Issue
Toyota recalls 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles with potential brake assist failure. Update software at dealer to prevent longer stopping distances.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid vehicles due to a software error that may cause loss of power brake assist when turning. This could increase stopping distance and risk a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81572-toyota-corolla-hybrid-2023-2025-brake-assist-software-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81572-toyota-corolla-hybrid-2023-2025-brake-assist-software-issue · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V708000
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“Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023-2025: Brake Assist Software Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81572-toyota-corolla-hybrid-2023-2025-brake-assist-software-issue. Based on NHTSA recall #24V708000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V708000).
Why it’s dangerous
A software error in the skid control ECU can cause the power brake assist to fail during turns. This may increase stopping distance, potentially leading to a crash if the driver cannot stop in time.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023-2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently turn corners at speed are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2023-2025 Corolla Hybrid models. The recall was notified to owners via mail in November 2024 and January 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Update Software at Dealer
Dealers will update the skid control ECU software for free to fix the brake assist issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Additionally, notifications to owners of the Corolla Hybrid vehicles were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V708000 — Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023-2025: Brake Assist Software Issue Hello, I own a Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2023-2025: Brake Assist Software Issue that is covered by recall 24V708000 from Toyota. The official recall notice states: Dealers will update the skid control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2024. Additionally, notifications to owners of the Corolla Hybrid vehicles were mailed January 17, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24TA11. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V708000 (September 20, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.