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Automakers often issue recalls to rectify irritating faults or potentially dangerous issues. Toyota, one of the most popular automakers in the world, recently issued recalls for many of its vehicles, including the NX and RX line of Lexus SUVs. However, tens of thousands of those recent recalls include a popular sedan made in America, the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid. 

Potentially deadly seatbelt recalls impact approximately 32,500 Toyota Camry Hybrids made right here in Kentucky, USA

“Made in America” doesn’t just mean an American badge anymore. Automotive manufacturing titans like Toyota, Honda, Volkswagen, BMW, and Hyundai own and operate factories in the United States. One of those sprawling factories is the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) plant, a nine-million square-foot facility just north of Lexington, Kentucky. Unfortunately, that facility’s popular hybrid sedan is the subject of some of Toyota’s latest recalls.

TMMK rolls out the Toyota Camry Hybrid, the fuel-sipping sibling to the V6 models of the past. However, even with a much more economical hybrid-only lineup, the made-in-America Toyota Camry isn’t immune to recalls. The latest recalls highlight second-row seatbelts, citing a possibility that the rear belts won’t sufficiently secure a passenger in the event of a crash.

Unfortunately, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says the potentially faulty seatbelts could “increase the risk of injury in a crash.” And the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid isn’t alone. The recall names Lexus SUVs from the NX and RX lineup. Specifically, certain Lexus NX250, NX350, NX350 Hybrid, RX350, RX350 Hybrid, and RX500 Hybrid vehicles could be impacted by the recall.

Altogether, the recall names 40,922 vehicles for the possibly faulty second-row seatbelts. Of those nearly 41,000 vehicles, approximately 32,500 are the made-in-America Toyota Camry Hybrids. Fortunately, Toyota has a fix for the seatbelt issue and it won’t cost owners a cent.

Toyota says owners can bring their vehicles to a service center for an inspection, and if necessary, a replacement of the problematic factory seatbelt assemblies. Of course, the remedy will be free for Camry Hybrid owners. While Toyota will send notifications by March 24, owners can use the NHTSA’s lookup tool to verify their recall status.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and Humvees. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with expertise covering everything from sports cars and electric motorcycles to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC). When he’s not working, you can find Erik on his motorcycle or out for a spirited drive.