Toyota recall expands to 570,000 vehicles in China over fuel system faults
Toyota Motor Corporation has initiated a large-scale recall affecting 570,000 vehicles sold in the Chinese market. The corrective action centers on a fault in the fuel system that can develop cracks in the fuel pump. The affected models include the Corolla produced from 2019 through 2023, along with the Highlander and Lexus RX produced from 2018 through 2022. The issue stems from an internal malfunction that can lead to fuel leakage, creating a risk of fire if the car comes into contact with an external heat source. This information is reported by carnewschina.com and echoed by official recall notices in the region. [citation: Toyota recall press materials] The manufacturer states that the faulty parts will be replaced at no cost to owners, and this work will be carried out by authorized service centers. In the interim, Toyota advises affected owners to avoid parking near open flames and to limit long-distance driving until repairs are completed. [citation: regional recall update]
In a separate note from industry reports, it is recalled that Tesla previously conducted a recall affecting 159 vehicles due to a misalignment between airbags and steering wheel designs. The issue could prevent proper airbag deployment in an accident if a non-standard steering wheel airbag is installed. [citation: industry recall history]
Earlier measures in Russia saw Rosstandard initiating inspections of Hyundai and Kia models amid fire risk concerns, illustrating how manufacturers routinely address safety issues across markets. [citation: regulatory actions]