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HighNHTSA·16V053000·Announced 2016-02-01

Lexus Recalls RX Models Due to Knee Air Bag Weld Defect

Toyota is recalling 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles because an improper weld may cause the driver's knee air bag inflator to leak gas, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (air bag) where a defect increases the risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between November 16, 2015, and December 23, 2015. The defect involves an improper weld on the driver's knee air bag inflator, which may allow the gas needed for inflation to escape.

A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on March 7, 2016. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly free of charge.

Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 for more information. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS RX350, RX HYBRID
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag
Hazard
Affected units
5,072

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RX350
  • RX HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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