Lexus RX Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 31, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2015–2016 Lexus, Toyota — 4 models

Recall number

18V085000

Brand / firm

Lexus, Toyota

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 48,672 units

Why it was recalled

If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.