Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2003–2006 Toyota, Lexus — 6 models

Recall date

February 5, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

16V065000

Brand / firm

Toyota, Lexus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 320,409 units

Why it was recalled

If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.