2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Seat Belt Webbing Recall (25V059)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 40,922 vehicles · Reported February 6, 2025
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 40,922 2025 Lexus NX; 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid; 2024-2025 Lexus RX; 2024-2025 Lexus RX Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V059 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V059000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25TA03 / 25LA03 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 6, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2025 Lexus NX; 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid; 2024-2025 Lexus RX; 2024-2025 Lexus RX Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid |
| Units affected | 40,922 |
| Component | Seat Belts > Rear / Other > Webbing |
| Safety risk | A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid in recall 25V059?
The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, 2024-2025 Lexus RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center seat belt webbing may be damaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Camry Hybrid with recall 25V059?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A damaged seat belt may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Camry Hybrid shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the webbing, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V059?
Recall 25V059 covers 40,922 vehicles: 2025 Lexus NX; 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid; 2024-2025 Lexus RX; 2024-2025 Lexus RX Hybrid; 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 40,922 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lexus | NX |
| 2025 | Lexus | NX Hybrid |
| 2024-2025 | Lexus | RX |
| 2024-2025 | Lexus | RX Hybrid |
| 2025 | Toyota | Camry Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Camry Hybrid seat belt webbing recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the seat belt webbing and replace the seat belt assembly if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 20, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TA03 and 25LA03.
Manufacturer recall number: 25TA03 / 25LA03.
When was recall 25V059 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 25V059 to NHTSA on February 6, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 20, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 6, 2025 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V059000. |
| March 20, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 20 months ago. If your Camry Hybrid was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Camry Hybrid is part of recall 25V059?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V059 is open on your Camry Hybrid, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V059000 is open on your Camry Hybrid, it will be listed there, along with Toyota recall number 25TA03 / 25LA03. You can also ask any Toyota dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Camry Hybrid owners do about recall 25V059?
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 25V059000 applies to your Camry Hybrid.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Toyota dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any webbing symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 Camry Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 260 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 6 of them about the seat belts.
Since recall 25V059 was reported on February 6, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 1 of them (20%) 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 seat belts and were received on or after February 6, 2025, 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 seat belts issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 260 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 6 of them involve the seat belts. 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.
- 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid: 163 complaints in total, 5 about the seat belts
- 2024 Lexus RX: 57 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2025 Lexus RX: 20 complaints in total, 1 about the seat belts
- 2025 Lexus NX: 18 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2024 Lexus RX Hybrid: 1 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
- 2025 Lexus NX Hybrid: 0 complaints in total, 0 about the seat belts
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The car does not alert when a seat belt is not worn in the back seats. This feature is mentioned in the owner's manual, but the car fails to alert when a rear passenger does not buckle their seat belt.
2025 Lexus RX owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11736812, filed May 9, 2026
Front Bumper Fitment Issue: The front bumper clips fail to secure the bumper properly, causing a noticeable gap between the bumper and the body, particularly around the headlight and fender. Despite visiting my local dealer today (10-11-2025), they have confirmed that this is a known issue, but no permanent solution has been provided.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11692739, filed October 11, 2025
B-Pillar that houses drivers side seatbelt has a persistent rattling noise. I am afraid that something is loose inside and seatbelt will fail. A bolt, screw or washer sounds loose inside. It has been repaired 2 times. Taken back to dealership 3 times since first 2 repairs but Toyota claims unable to replicate.
2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid owner, LA, NHTSA complaint 11695474, filed October 24, 2025
Can recall 25V059 make my Camry Hybrid 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.
Recall 25V059000 does not automatically make your Camry Hybrid a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A seat belt that does not latch or retract correctly on the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid affects safety directly, and a failed recall repair is a repair attempt under California law.
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 Camry Hybrid 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 25V059
Did the recall 25V059 fix work?
Since recall 25V059 was reported on February 6, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the seat belts on these vehicles. 1 of them (20%) 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 March 20, 2025.
Is the 25V059000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Camry Hybrid is part of recall 25V059000?
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 25V059000 (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 Lexus, Toyota. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.