NHTSA Campaign 24V482000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · Reported Jun 27, 2024 · 11,418 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024 Lexus RX 350, RX 350h, 2024-2025 NX 250, NX 350, and NX 350h vehicles. The head restraints on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadvertently removed without pressing the lock release button. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence
A head restraint that is inadvertently removed and not reinstalled can increase the risk of injury during a rear-end crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and front passenger seat head rest assemblies, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24LB06 and 24LA06.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXUS | NX | 2024 | 11,418 |
| LEXUS | NX | 2025 | 11,418 |
| LEXUS | NX HYBRID | 2024 | 11,418 |
| LEXUS | NX HYBRID | 2025 | 11,418 |
| LEXUS | RX | 2024 | 11,418 |
| LEXUS | RX HYBRID | 2024 | 11,418 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V482000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.