Lexus ES recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 10, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Toyota Motor Corporation recalls 2019 Lexus ES

Recall number

19V288000

Brand / firm

Lexus

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 564 units

Why it was recalled

In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.

What was recalled

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus ES vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a driver knee air bag assembly mounted to the lower instrument panel (IP) that may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the knee air bag in the event of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver knee air bag assembly, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 8, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are KLD and KLE.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.