Toyota recall 22V444 covers 661 2023 Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra vehicles for loose wheel hub bolts. Do not drive. Free repair once available.
A wheel that detaches while the vehicle is moving can cause loss of control and increase crash risk. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips, until the hub bolts and wheels are replaced. If it must move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
Toyota is recalling 661 2023 BZ4X and Solterra vehicles because wheel hub bolts can loosen after low-mileage use, allowing a wheel to detach while driving. Do not drive an affected vehicle; a detached wheel can cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Toyota makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel hub is the mounting point that holds each wheel to the vehicle. On the 2023 BZ4X and Solterra, the 20 inch wheel is secured by hub bolts that clamp the wheel disc tightly against the hub. Those bolts have to stay tight so the wheel stays centered, carries vehicle weight, and turns with the axle.
In this recall, the hub bolts on affected vehicles can loosen after little use. Once the clamping force drops, the wheel no longer sits firmly against the hub. Toyota's filing says the cause was still under investigation, but the failure path is direct: loose hub bolts allow the wheel to separate from the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not rely on noise, vibration, or a dashboard light to tell you the wheel is coming loose.
Who's affected?
The BZ4X and Solterra scopes involve the same wheel hardware, so the VIN is the detail that separates included crossovers from similar vehicles.
| 2023 Toyota BZ4X | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2023 Subaru Solterra | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 661 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
A wheel that detaches while the vehicle is moving can cause loss of control and increase crash risk. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips, until the hub bolts and wheels are replaced. If it must move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2023 Toyota BZ4X or Subaru Solterra is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the vehicle until the hub-bolt and wheel repair is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the vehicle has to be moved; do not drive it to the dealer yourself.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer to ask whether the free hub-bolt and wheel replacement that prevents wheel detachment is open for your VIN.
- Call Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 with questions and reference recall number 22V444 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not drive the vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Toyota says the final dealer repair is still under development, so the repair cannot be treated as available now. When Toyota opens the remedy, a Toyota technician will replace the hub bolts and wheels. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Toyota has a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for this repair, ask Toyota customer service how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 23, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| June 23, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 23, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| November 30, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V444?
Recall 22V444 covers 661 2023 Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra vehicles with wheel hub bolts that can loosen after low-mileage use. A wheel can detach while driving, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Do not drive until the vehicle is repaired.
What should I do if my 2023 Toyota BZ4X or Subaru Solterra is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V444. If it is included, do not drive it. Contact a franchised Toyota dealer, reference recall 22V444, and ask about towing or transport because the vehicle should stay parked until repaired.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Toyota says dealers will replace the hub bolts and wheels free of charge once the remedy is open. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Toyota dealer.
What does Do not drive mean for this recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the recall repair. This includes short trips, because the defect involves wheel hub bolts that can loosen and allow a wheel to detach. Ask the dealer about towing if the vehicle has to move.
When were owners notified about recall 22V444?
Toyota mailed safety-risk letters on June 27, 2022. Those letters told owners not to drive the affected vehicles until repaired. Toyota also said a second letter would be sent once the remedy opened, so use your VIN to confirm current repair status before scheduling.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V444000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V444 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V444000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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