Toyota () Lexus Rx: Airbag May Incorrectly Deploy

Recall Summary Certain 2024 Toyota Lexus RX and Prius vehicles sold in the United Kingdom may have a passenger airbag that was incorrectly manufactured or assembled. The defect could cause the airbag to leak gas or partially inflate without a crash occurring. The solution is to replace the passenger airbag unit.

Recalling firm
TOYOTA (GB) PLC
Product
Vehicles: TOYOTA () LEXUS RX, TOYOTA () PRIUS. Units affected: 1,382
Reason
The passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured/assembled. This may allow leakage of compressed gas and partial inflation of the airbag without a deployment command. Remedy: Replace passenger airbag unit.
Classification
Class I
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2016-11-28
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/69bff032-e28e-4834-814e-25a48966dfe4