Component
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
The air bag sensors in your vehicle are responsible for triggering the side and curtain airbags to deploy in case of a crash. In some 2015-2016 Lexus models and 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX models, these sensors could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the sensors fail, your side and curtain airbags might not deploy in a crash, which could increase the risk of serious injury. This is a critical safety issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Your dealership will check the sensors and replace them if necessary, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and you should take action as soon as you receive it.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
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.
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