2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma Vehicle Latch Anchor Recall (22V520)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 75,316 vehicles · Reported July 21, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 75,316 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System." An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury. Contact a dealer about the recall repair.
Recall 22V520 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V520000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22TB09/ 22TA09 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | July 21, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma |
| Units affected | 75,316 |
| Component | Child Seat > Vehicle Latch Anchor |
| Safety risk | An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma in recall 22V520?
One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles. One or more of the individual welds in the upper child seat anchors may be insufficient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage System."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Tacoma with recall 22V520?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An insufficient weld may prevent the child seat from being anchored properly, allowing the seat to move during a sudden stop or crash, increasing the risk of injury.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Tacoma shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the vehicle latch anchor, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V520?
Recall 22V520 covers 75,316 vehicles: 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma.
NHTSA lists 75,316 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Toyota | Tacoma |
What is the fix for the Tacoma vehicle latch anchor recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary.
Dealers will inspect the upper child seat anchors and reweld the child seat anchors, as necessary. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 02, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TB09/ 22TA09.
When was recall 22V520 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V520 to NHTSA on July 21, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 02, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V520000. |
| September 2, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 51 months ago. If your Tacoma was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tacoma is part of recall 22V520?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V520 is open on your Tacoma, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2023 Tacoma vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Tacoma owners do about recall 22V520?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V520000 applies to your Tacoma.
- Call a Toyota dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the vehicle latch anchor happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Tacoma owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 18 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 22V520 was reported on July 21, 2022, owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 1 of them (6%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after July 21, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 113 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 18 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Toyota Tacoma: 59 complaints in total, 8 about the other equipment
- 2023 Toyota Tacoma: 54 complaints in total, 10 about the other equipment
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Exploded sunroof with no apparent debris hitting it. No vehicles around and clear sky’s. Dealer said that something most have hit it and suggested I use comprehensive part of insurance. The assembly and slide was damaged while trying to clear glass. First estimate is $4,165.
2023 Toyota Tacoma owner, CO, NHTSA complaint 11654174, filed April 11, 2025
61/2 INCH SCREEN WENT BLANK on start up. Did not reappear until I got home and stopped and restarted car engine. Have on occasions there is no tire pressure showing when i checked that screen.
2023 Toyota Tacoma owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11689165, filed September 23, 2025
Air Bags (Driver and Passenger Curtain Airbags) no other airbags deployed. Been in repair since 3/8/26. Currently 4/21/26. Insurance already sent Body Shop money. Parts on National Backorder and Manufacturer Switch has not been determined yet by Toyota. Truck will not be released back to me until the repair is completed per email.
2023 Toyota Tacoma owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11732718, filed April 21, 2026
Can recall 22V520 make my Tacoma a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2022-2023 Toyota Tacoma and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Tacoma went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V520
Did the recall 22V520 fix work?
Since recall 22V520 was reported on July 21, 2022, owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 1 of them (6%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 02, 2022.
Is the 22V520000 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are normally free at authorized dealers. Check the owner letter or ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
How do I know if my Tacoma is part of recall 22V520000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V520000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.