NHTSA Campaign 16V053000

AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER

Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Feb 1, 2016 · 5,072 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LEXUS RX HYBRID 2016 5,072
LEXUS RX350 2016 5,072

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V053000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.