2015–2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, NX, RX350 and 2016 Toyota Prius recall: Air bags: side/window
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V085000
- Reported
- January 31, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Toyota Motor Corporation
- Part
- Air bags: side/window
- Vehicles affected
- About 48,672
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
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 NX (2015, 2016); Lexus RX Hybrid (2016); Lexus RX350 (2016); Toyota Prius (2016). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
What is the fix?
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
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.