Toyota Recalls Lexus, Scion, and Toyota Vehicles for Airbag Defect

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain 2009-2013 model year vehicles, including Lexus IS and GX models, Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Yaris, 4Runner, Sienna, and Pontiac Vibe. The recall affects vehicles equipped with specific passenger frontal air bag inflators that were used as original or replacement equipment. The affected vehicles are distributed across three geographic zones based on their state of registration or sale.

The defect involves the passenger frontal air bag inflator, which may explode due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, this explosion could result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, potentially causing serious injury or death.

Owners will be notified by Toyota, Scion, Lexus, or General Motors (for Pontiac owners) depending on the vehicle brand. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire air bag assembly, depending on the specific vehicle model. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners can contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 for more information.

The recalled product

Product

LEXUS, SCION, TOYOTA IS 350C, IS 350, IS 250C, IS 250

Brand

LEXUS

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Category

Vehicle — Airbag

Hazard

• airbag-explosion
• metal-fragments
• serious-injury

Affected units

628,018

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