CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.
- 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 driver knee airbag assemblies in this vehicle, mounted to the lower instrument panel, may have been improperly installed. If the knee airbag does not deploy correctly during a crash, the driver faces a higher risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the driver knee airbag assembly and replace it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987 for more information, and should check their VIN for open recalls to confirm whether their vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus ES | 2019 |
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