Toyota Recalls Vehicles for Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Defect

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling approximately 1,299,448 vehicles, including 2010-2017 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, 4Runner, Sienna, Scion xB, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS-F, ES350, IS250C, IS350C, and GX460 models. The recall is divided into three geographic zones (Zone A, B, and C) based on the states where the vehicles were sold or registered, reflecting varying levels of humidity exposure.

The defect involves front passenger air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death. The affected inflators may have been installed as original equipment or as replacement equipment after a vehicle crash.

Toyota began the recall on February 15, 2019. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, depending on the vehicle model. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product

LEXUS, TOYOTA, SCION IS F, COROLLA, COROLLA MATRIX, 4RUNNER

Brand

LEXUS

Manufacturer

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Category

Vehicle — Air Bag Inflator

Hazard

• air-bag-explosion
• metal-fragments
• serious-injury
• death

Affected units

1,299,448

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