2003–2006 Lexus LX470, GX470 and 2003–2006 Toyota 4RUNNER, Land Cruiser, Sequoia and more recall: Air bags: side/window
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V065000
- Reported
- February 5, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Air bags: side/window
- Vehicles affected
- About 320,409
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Safety risk
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Lexus GX470 (2004, 2005, 2006); Lexus LX470 (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); Toyota 4RUNNER (2004, 2005, 2006); Toyota Land Cruiser (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006); Toyota Sequoia (2005, 2006); Toyota Tundra (2005, 2006). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
What is the fix?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.