CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
- Risk
- A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles built between November 16 and December 23, 2015 may have an improperly welded airbag inflator. The gas needed to inflate the driver's knee airbag can escape, so the airbag may not work as designed.
If the knee airbag fails to inflate in a crash, the risk of injury to the driver increases. Owners should not wait to act on this recall.
Toyota will notify affected owners, and an authorized Lexus dealer will inspect the knee airbag assembly and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is included, contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 (Toyota recall number GLA) or check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus RX 350 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lexus RX Hybrid | 2016 |