Lexus 2019 Air Bags recall
Recalled April 10, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V288000 · Lexus
Hazard
In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the knee air bag does not deploy properly.
Remedy
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.
Units
564 units
Description
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.
Product
Lexus ES
Manufacturer(s)
Toyota Motor Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →